Willmott Dixon Construction are looking to recruit an Assistant Bid Coordinator join our supportive, forward thinking business based in Hitchin. Candidates should ideally be able to assist and coordinate the bid team to achieve high quality, winning bids that meet our company objectives. The main role of an Assistant Bid Coordinator at Willmott Dixon is to coordinate the bid process, assess the bid requirements and provide quality support to the Bid Team Leader, in order to shape the proposals. By inputting into clear and effective client presentations you will be able to provide creative ideas and initiatives into bids.

In return we provide to you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos that can offer you the Career of a Lifetime!

The Project

Within the role you will be required to: -

* Coordinate the bid process and provide quality support to the Bid Team Leader

* Enhance the quality of bids.

* Effectively coordinate bid team contributors input.

* Provide creative ideas and initiatives into bids.

* Assess bid requirements and assist the bid leader to shape the proposals.

* Completion of high quality and accurate PQQs.

* Coordinate and produce accurate, well presented bid documentation for tenders.

* Input into clear effective client presentations.

* Review pre-bid information and intelligence and gather more if necessary.

* Further develop win strategy with bid lead and BDM.

* Understand and include customer-focused sales messages and share with bid authors.

* Prepare feasibility documents with BDM team.

* Read PQQ documents and understand PQQ requirements.

* Draft PQQ writing plan with BDM and PCM support.

* Brief support authors when applicable.

* Issue PQQ responsibilities and deadlines.

* Write bespoke PQQ responses.

* Review and critique specialist authors' responses.

* Rewrite authors' drafts.

* Organise red review of PQQ.

* Proof read colleagues' tender and marketing material.

* Design bespoke bid documents in line with corporate guidance.

* Organise printing, uploading and delivery of tender documents.

* Research and write case study information to support bids and marketing team.

* Research latest bid ideas and share internally.

* Writing bespoke answers to customer questions.

* Redrafting colleagues' written answers.

* Use Desk Top Publishing software to create bespoke bids.

* Carry out research into customers and projects.

* Research current projects and create case studies.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential Criteria

* Strong written language skills

* Experience of using Microsoft Office

* Organised and methodical

* Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Desirable Criteria

* Full membership of relevant professional body

* Experience of writing bid submissions

Personal Qualities

Self Awareness

You will be able to:

* reflect regularly on your own experiences and performance, and constantly seek to improve.

* model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation.

Relationship Focused

You will be able to:

* recognise the importance of relationships and build these across the organisation.

* identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them.

Delivering Objectives

You will be able to:

* constructively challenge the status quo and seek better alternatives.

* take personal responsibility for making things happen.

* find practical ways to overcome barriers.

* manage multiple demands without losing focus or energy.

Additional Information
Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace. We are happy to consider flexible working.

About Us
Willmott Dixon is one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK. Our unique selling point is our people. We are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets. Willmott Dixon has very recently been awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 to work for and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development. We have also been recognised for outstanding investment in communities with a CommunityMark from Business in the Community.

We offer a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package* including a company pension scheme, company car or car allowance, life assurance, discounted private medical cover, incentive/bonus schemes, employee trade discounts, and many more. We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognize and reward your achievements.

* Benefits may vary dependent upon the role and type of employment contract.