Proposal Technical Writer

Our Client has a requirement for a Proposal Technical Writer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Surrey.

Role Purpose:

Working alongside senior engineering project execution SMEs, support the creation, editing, and updating of technical proposal/bid documentation for energy security and energy transition engineering projects.

This role will require collaboration with engineers, sales and business development leads, commercial staff, and other stakeholders to ensure complex technical information is communicated clearly and effectively within proposal / bid written submissions to clients.

Job Role Responsibilities:

Documentation Creation: Develop and write proposal/bid technical submissions which clearly articulate the engineering solutions required to solve the challenges set by the client in their Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.  

Collaboration: Work closely with project delivery SMEs, engineering discipline leads and cost estimators to gather information and understand the technical aspects of technological solutions, products, systems, and engineering project team structures.

Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, brevity, and consistency.

Visual Aids: Create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to complement written content.

Content Management: Maintain and update a library of standard proposal/bid technical documentation, ensuring all materials are current and accessible to support future referencing.

Quality Assurance: Implement document revision control measures and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise documentation.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple proposal/bid submission simultaneously.

Familiarity with content management systems and document control processes.

This role is crucial for ensuring that technical information is accessible and understandable for both technical and non-technical audiences

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field.

Experience: Proven experience as a proposal / bid  writer, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Skills: Ability to rapidly collate outline concepts from stakeholders and develop full responses to ITT documentation.

Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in persuasive / technical writing tools and software.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of engineering concepts and terminology, preferably within the energy sector.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Proposal Technical Writer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.