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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed