Bid Writer

Overview

Job Title: Bid Writer
Location: South East Flexible / Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join a forward-thinking construction and built environment organisation. This role will focus on developing compelling, compliant, and technically accurate bids, ensuring submissions meet client expectations and enhance the company’s competitive positioning.

• Bid Strategy Development:
  Collaborate with senior management and project/operations teams to define winning bid strategies.
• Ensure bid proposals align with client requirements, project scope, and competitive positioning.
• Technical Proposal Writing:
  Conduct project and client research to inform bid content. Develop clear, persuasive, and technically accurate bid responses, including CVs, organograms, method statements, risk assessments, and project timelines.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  Ensure all submissions comply with legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements relevant to construction. Keep up-to-date with construction procurement frameworks and public sector requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Support the bid and operations teams by liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to gather input and validate content. Coordinate internal reviews and approvals to meet submission deadlines.
• Bid Review & Continuous Improvement:
  Conduct post-bid reviews to analyse outcomes and identify areas for improvement. Maintain a repository of successful bids, templates, and lessons learned for future use. Identify unique selling points (USPs) from completed projects for future bids.

• Proven experience in bid writing within construction, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement or social housing bids is desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to securing new business and shaping the company’s growth. You will collaborate with senior leaders and project teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects.