Proposal Writer

Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR who are a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

KBR support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving their customers through diverse business units, KBR offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.

We are looking to recruit a Proposal Technical Writer for a 9 month contract, based in Leatherhead, Surrey.

On Offer

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Outside IR35, highly likely so engagement via a Ltd Co. permitted
• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Purpose of the Role

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

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.

Preferred Attributes

• 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

Qualifications / Experience :

• 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.

NB. We can only consider candidates with the right to live and work in the UK.

Get in touch if you are looking for your next contract assignment;

01372 862020 / matt.smith@kbr.com