Job Description

About the role

We're looking for a

Proposals Writer

who enjoys bringing ideas to life on the page and has a good eye for presentation and detail. You'll help us tell our story through clear, engaging, and well-designed proposal documents that showcase what we do best.



Working closely with our Bid Management and Pre-Construction teams in

Warrington

, you'll support the creation of bid submissions and marketing materials that stand out - both in content and design.

What you'll be doing

You'll be:


Writing and editing proposal content for PQQs, tenders, and client submissions. Turning technical information into clear , readable, and persuasive copy. Using Adobe InDesign to format and design professional, on-brand documents. Keeping our library of case studies, team CVs, and templates up to date. Co-ordinating input from different teams to meet deadlines smoothly. Helping to shape the overall tone and presentation of our submissions.

Who we're looking for

You will:


Have previous experience working as a

Proposals Writer

within the Construction or Engineering sectors Be confident using Adobe InDesign to create well presented, consistent documents. Enjoy writing - and have a knack for making technical information easy to understand Be organised, calm under pressure, and happy juggling several projects at once. Like collaborating with others and take pride in producing great work as part of a team. Have experience with bid portals or procurement processes Possess a relevant qualification or interest in bid writing, or communications.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK16270