Bid Writer

Bid Writer
Location: Loughton
Industry: Building and Construction
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

Our client seeking a Bid Writer to join their Proposals Team within the Pre-Construction department. This role will support regional teams in producing compelling, compliant, and high-quality submissions across a diverse range of schemes including development, new build, fire remediation, decarbonisation and retrofit works.

The Role

The Bid Writer will play a key role in managing and delivering persuasive, client-focused tender submissions. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure bids are strategically structured, technically robust and aligned with client scoring criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with internal disciplines to gather technical, operational and commercial information for proposal content

• Writing clear, concise and compelling responses tailored to client requirements

• Strategically planning and managing quality responses to maximise scoring potential

• Refining and editing contributions from technical teams to ensure clarity and compliance

• Developing and maintaining response libraries and standardised formats

• Producing high-quality, visually engaging submission documents using Microsoft Office and design platforms such as InDesign or Canva

• Preparing presentation materials for interviews and bid pitches

• Continuously improving submission quality through feedback and innovation

• Ensuring all submissions are delivered on time and fully compliant

Requirements

• APMP Foundation qualification

• Proven experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally within construction, housing or regeneration

• Minimum two years' experience in technical writing

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prepare tailored submissions aligned with strategic and client objectives

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign, Canva and Visio advantageous

• Strong understanding of the construction industry and bid lifecycle

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Package includes:

• Company car

• Company pension

• Private medical insurance

• Life insurance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Free on-site parking