Bid Writer

Bid Writer - Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary: £35,000-£45,000

Location: Luton (office-based)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time, office-based with occasional site visits

Benefits

• Competitive salary £35,000-£45,000
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Contributory pension & life cover
• On-site parking
• Supportive, family-run culture with strong local presence
• Training and development opportunities
• Regular social activities and a genuine commitment to work-life balance

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Writer to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects. You'll be responsible for producing compelling, compliant and high-impact bid submissions across public sector frameworks, commercial tenders and opportunities within high-security and blue-light sectors.

You'll work closely with senior management and technical teams, ensuring every submission is accurate, persuasive and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end bid and tender process

Write, edit and proofread clear, persuasive and compliant bid responses

Review tender documentation to identify requirements, risks and opportunities

Analyse scoring matrices and evaluation criteria to shape responses

Review feedback from unsuccessful bids and implement improvements

Maintain the tender pipeline database

Use digital and AI tools to improve efficiency

Coordinate input from subject matter experts and senior stakeholders

Develop bid plans, response structures and tailored win themes

Ensure submissions meet framework, regulatory, quality and security requirements

Manage submission deadlines, formatting standards and tender portals

Maintain and develop bid libraries, case studies, CVs and standard content

Support post-submission activities including clarifications and presentations

Monitor framework opportunities and pipeline activity

Support continuous improvement of bid processes and content

Assist with one-off business projects as required

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Bid Writer within construction or a related sector

Exceptional written communication and editing skills

Highly organised, detail-focused and commercially aware

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Confident analysing tender documents and evaluation criteria

Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with tender portals beneficial

Familiarity with AI-assisted writing tools advantageous

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, contact Sally Whittingham or apply online.