Bid Writer

About Bailey Partnership

Bailey Partnership is an award winning multidisciplinary construction consultancy, recently recognised by the Building Magazine as the fastest-growing consultancy in the UK.

Established in 1971 and operating from 14 offices across the South of England, East Midlands, Scotland, Manchester and Gibraltar, we are a Building Top 150 consultancy offering Architectural, Interior Design, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, and Town Planning services.

Our ethos is based on efficiency, flexibility, accessibility and being passionate about what we do, always striving to build meaningful enduring relationships with our clients and industry partners.

Our ongoing success is built on our relentless pursuit of excellence. Our experience alongside our highly motivated, well trained and professionally qualified staff ensures the very best service.

The Role

Looking for variety, ownership, and a clear path for progression?

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role for a Bid Writer who wants to do more than just manage templates. Working directly with directors, architects, surveyors, and engineers across our 14 regional offices, you will own the bid process from initial kickoff to final submission.

You’ll translate technical expertise into clear, persuasive proposals across a broad portfolio of property and construction projects. Plus, as Bailey Partnership continues to expand, this role will naturally adapt alongside our growth - giving you genuine room to broaden your scope, shape your responsibilities, and step up over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Preparation & Writing: Write clear, structured, and compliant tender responses, PQQs, and proposal documents tailored to specific client requirements.


• Pre-tender: Assist with the managing and monitoring of tender portals and tender alert notifications. Update our internal CRM system with bid status as required 


• Technical Collaboration: Work directly with internal teams across our offices to translate technical details, designs, and engineering methods into well-structured text.


• Process Management: Keep bid schedules on track from kickoff through to final submission, ensuring internal reviews happen on time and deadlines are met.


• Content Management: Help maintain and improve our library of standard bid text, staff CVs, project case studies, and corporate policies.


• Continuous Improvement: Review post-submission client feedback to help refine future proposals.

Required Experience & Skills

• Industry Experience: At least 2 years of experience writing bids within the built environment (construction, architecture, engineering, or surveying).


• Communication: Strong written English with a clear, concise writing style and thorough proofreading skills.


• Work Ethic: Proactive and comfortable managing competing priorities under tight timeframes.


• Software: Proficient in Google Suite and MS Office. 

Benefits:

• Join a dynamic consultancy with excellent progression opportunities


• Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities


• Up to 27 days holiday (increasing with length of service)


• Regular sports & social events - BBQ’s, boat trips, bowling nights!


• Private Healthcare


• Excellent enhanced pension scheme


• Flexi Time


• Enhanced family friendly policies


• Access to 24/7 counselling through our employee assistance helpline

And much more...!

For more information about life at Bailey Partnership and to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please speak to our Talent Acquisition Manager, Rachel Gilchrist, at [email protected]