Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 11,300 employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.
With a presence in 23 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defence. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specialising in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.
As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.
Position:
Ayesa is committed to innovation and excellence in engineering, and we are looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our team in Bahrain or Dubai. We are seeking an experienced Bid Writer with a strong background in civil engineering or construction sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality bid documents, proposals, and tenders that demonstrate our expertise and meet the technical and commercial requirements of our clients in the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the production and delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within defined timeframes.
Manage a full range of current bids to ensure each bid is optimised and delivered to the highest standards.
Coordinate proposal input and produce high quality and creative written content, with the support and input of technical subject matter experts.
Have experience with storyboarding written content to ensure client requirements are met and added value is presented clearly.
Ability to extract information from subject matter experts and formulate technical content that can be read and understood by both technical and non-technical evaluators.
Coordinate bid-related activities and timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Ensure proposal documents follow corporate branding guidelines, standard formatting and quality standards.
Edit and proof-read submission documents to ensure accuracy and bid compliance.
Assist with uploading submissions and other bid administration tasks, such as populating CRM information.
Champion document management and version control best practices.
Assist with the maintenance and continuous development of the bid library, databases and bid related tools, such as through improving CVs and Project Experience.
Lead the completion of client portal and pre-qualification requirements, maintaining up to date company information so that registrations are successfully retained.
Assist and/or lead bid kick off meetings with bid team and technical team members.
Liaise with the internal marketing team to highlight and produce new content which could be used in the production of project news or social media content.
Understand how the company and team operate, incorporating this information within future bids.
Requirements:
Essential
Proven ability in planning, producing and delivering compliant proposal documents within a complex business environment
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in writing PQQ and Tender responses for Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
Experience within an engineering consultancy.
Experienced in attending proposal kick-off meetings, participating in and leading storyboarding sessions.
Ability to function effectively in a small team with individual responsibilities and collective goals.
Proficient communicator.
Good level of IT literacy.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Extremely organised and ability to efficiently multitask.
Strong written English skills.
Track record of successfully delivering winning bids.
Strong motivation and work ethic.
Preferable (not Essential)
APMP Certification is preferred (CF APMP or CP APMP).
Experience with producing bid graphics.
Experience with using MS Projects and developing project schedules.
Experience with preparing bids for marine & coastal, structural, geotechnical engineering consultancy services.
Experience with working on bids in the UK, Ireland and Middle East.
Other information:
Benefits Package: We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your overall well-being:
Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home for 2-3 days a week, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
Flexible Work Arrangement
Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Employee Assistance Programme: Benefit from confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges.
Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
Increased Annual Leave: Enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service, rewarding your dedication and commitment.
Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.
Annual Salary Reviews: We conduct annual salary reviews to ensure your compensation remains competitive and reflective of your performance and contribution.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.