Job Opening: Bid Writer (Cleaning/FM Tenders)
We are a facilities management/cleaning services company setting up operations and looking for an experienced Bid Writer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Research and identify relevant tender opportunities
- Prepare and write technical and financial proposals for government and private tenders
- Ensure all bid documents meet mandatory submission requirements
- Coordinate with management to gather company certifications, references, and compliance documents
- Track submission deadlines and manage the full bid process end-to-end
Requirements:
- Proven experience writing winning bids/tenders (cleaning, FM, or related services preferred)
- Strong written English skills
- Familiarity with government procurement portals (e.g., CanadaBuys, MERX, or Dubai/Abu Dhabi tender systems)
- Detail-oriented, able to manage deadlines under pressure
Desired Candidate Profile
- 5+ years of experience as a Bid Writer / Tender Executive, preferably in cleaning, facilities management, or related services
- Experience bidding on UK and Canada government/public sector tenders is essential
- Strong command of written English (native/near-native level essential for UK and Canada proposal writing)
- Hands-on experience with tender portals such as CanadaBuys, MERX, Find a Tender (UK), Contracts Finder (UK)
- Skilled in preparing technical proposals, pricing schedules, and compliance documentation to UK/Canada public sector standards
- Familiar with PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) and SQ (Selection Questionnaire) processes used in UK tenders
- Strong research skills to identify and evaluate relevant tender opportunities across both markets
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple submission deadlines across time zones
- Good coordination skills to liaise with operations, HR, and finance teams to gather required certifications and documents
- Experience with ISO certifications, health & safety compliance, and insurance documentation as required by UK/Canada tenders
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (preferred, not mandatory)
- Immediate joiners preferred