Job Description
Job purpose
We are seeking a Construction Technical Apprentice to specialise in Bids and Proposals within our East Midlands Pre-construction team, the role will incorporate bid writing, graphic design and general administration duties.
You will be required to support the Business Development Manager and the Pre-construction Manager in the production of winning proposals and bids in accordance with required timescales and corporate processes in order to secure new business opportunities for the region and convert these into confirmed work.
On completion you will receive a bid & proposals Level 3 qualification.
Responsibilities
Main Duties:
- Assist the Business Development Manager and Pre-construction Manager in the production and timely submission of prequalification proposals and bids, including the production of presentations, the design and execution of bid folders and dividers, organisation charts and CV's and the production of supporting documents as required.
- Assist the Business Development Manager in the maintenance and development of the region's Project Case Study Database, Standard Responses Database, CV Database and Photo Library ensuring details are recorded in a timely and accurate manner and updated as appropriate.
- Assist with the completion of standard information sections of proposals and bids and assist ensure that this information is updated as appropriate.
- Assist the Business Development Manager & Pre-Construction Manager in responding to requests for information from other regions in an accurate and timely manner.
- Support the Business Development Manager in opportunity tracking and research as required.
- Support the Business Development team in the organisation of regional events as required.
- Any other activity required to support the Business Development and Bid team.
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Knowledge skills & experience
The candidate must:
- Be able to demonstrate excellent verbal, written and good numerical skills
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be proficient in using IT - in particular MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop; training will be provided for specialist software such as In-design.
- Have the ability to prioritise and manage own workload
The candidate will ideally:
- Have an interest in graphic design, marketing or business - but combinations of education and experience with a willingness to undertake new training will also be considered
- Have experience of working with internal and external customers and meeting their expectations
Person
The ideal candidate will:
- Be able to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines without excessive supervision
- Be flexible regarding working hours when proposals and bids are due
- Recognise the deadline driven nature of the role
- Pay excellent attention to detail
- Be a team player who is willing to adapt to the changing priorities of the business
We are looking for a Construction Technical Apprentice to specialise in Bids and Proposals within the Regional Building - East Midlands division based from our office in Leicester on a full time and fixed term basis for the duration of the apprenticeship. In return you will gain a bid & proposals Level 3 qualification, competitive salary, private medical and other taxable benefits.
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