Key Notes
Quality responses for tenders are the main output, with occasional end-to-end production of smaller bids and support for technical contributors. A successful bid-writing track record, understanding of commercial terms and transport/infrastructure knowledge are required; InDesign experience is desirable. This permanent hybrid post lists London and Birmingham and combines response writing, evidence gathering, bid-library development and client-needs assessment.
What You'll Work On
- Plan proposal structures with bid leaders and write or edit responses and presentation material that address client tender requirements and submission deadlines.
- Gather supporting evidence and develop bid themes with technical specialists, assembling information from several sources into coherent and consistent submissions.
- Maintain bid-library content and provide guidance to technical colleagues, managing selected smaller bids and reporting progress when additional support is needed.
- Engage clients to understand needs, contribute to go/no-go decisions and incorporate commercial risks and lessons learned into subsequent proposals.
Why This Role Matters
- SYSTRA tender submissions can address evaluation requirements more effectively when technical evidence is organised into coherent responses and reviewed against the client’s stated needs.
- Smaller bid teams gain reusable guidance and proposal material through the bid library, helping technical colleagues prepare responses within limited production time.
What They Are Looking For
- Experience: Relevant experience includes successful bid-quality response delivery and understanding of commercial and contract terms.
- Domain: Transport and infrastructure knowledge and the ability to translate client needs into technical solutions are sought.
- Language: Concise, accurate written English is sought alongside collaboration across teams and time zones.
- Preferred: InDesign or similar software experience is desirable; degree-level qualification or equivalent experience is described as ideal.