Bid Writer

Bid Writer

Location: Loughton
Sector: Construction / Pre-Construction
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE)

Overview

Our client is a well-established construction and development business delivering projects across residential, education, regeneration, fire remediation, decarbonisation, and retrofit sectors.

The Bid Writer will be responsible for producing compelling, client-focused tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Proposal Management

• Producing high-quality, compliant tender submissions across multiple sectors
• Writing clear, concise, and compelling responses tailored to client requirements
• Planning and coordinating quality submissions to maximise scoring potential
• Managing bid programmes to ensure all deadlines are achieved
• Reviewing tender documentation and ensuring full compliance throughout

Content Development

• Gathering technical, operational, and commercial information from internal stakeholders
• Refining and editing technical responses for clarity, consistency, and impact
• Developing and maintaining bid content libraries and response templates
• Continuously improving submission quality through lessons learned and feedback

Presentation & Design

• Producing visually engaging submission documents
• Preparing presentation materials for client interviews and bid presentations
• Utilising Microsoft Office and design platforms such as Adobe InDesign and Canva
• Ensuring submissions are professionally presented and client-focused

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Working closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams
• Supporting regional pre-construction teams throughout the bid process
• Contributing to bid strategy discussions and win themes
• Sharing best practice across the business to improve bid performance

Requirements

Essential:

• APMP Foundation qualification
• Proven experience in Bid Writing or Proposal Management within the construction industry
• Minimum two years' experience in technical writing
• Strong understanding of the construction bid lifecycle
• Excellent written, verbal, and editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering the chance to work on a diverse range of projects while playing a key role in securing future business.

You'll be part of an experienced Pre-Construction team with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.