Senior Bid Writer

This is a critical role in converting opportunity into revenue, ensuring that bids are well-structured, evidence-led, and aligned to evaluation criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Writing & Submission

    •    Prepare, write, and coordinate responses to PQQs, SQs, ITTs, DPSs, and framework submissions

    •    Draft high-scoring method statements, quality responses, and social value submissions

    •    Ensure all submissions are fully compliant with tender instructions, word limits, and evaluation requirements

    •    Manage submission deadlines and coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders

Division-Specific Support

    •    Support bids relating to Purchase & Repair programmes, including:

    •    Property acquisition support

    •    Void refurbishment and compliance works

    •    Programme management and KPI-led delivery

    •    Local authority reporting and stakeholder engagement

    •    Prepare submissions for capital works programmes, including:

    •    Planned maintenance

    •    Refurbishment and retrofit

    •    Void and re-let programmes

    •    Compliance-driven and Decent Homes works

Bid Management & Coordination

    •    Maintain bid trackers, timelines, and submission checklists

    •    Liaise with Construction, Living Markets, Commercial, Finance, and Health & Safety teams to gather accurate technical and operational content

    •    Review and refine draft responses to ensure clarity, consistency, and scoring alignment

Content Library & Continuous Improvement

    •    Build and maintain a central bid library, including:

    •    Case studies

    •    CVs and role profiles

    •    Policies, accreditations, and certifications

    •    Standard responses and method statements

    •    Analyse tender feedback and support continuous improvement of bid quality and win rates

    •    Ensure all bid content reflects Madison Brook’s brand, tone of voice, and values

Compliance & Quality Assurance

    •    Ensure submissions accurately reflect current accreditations (e.g. Constructionline, CHAS, ISO, etc.)

    •    Support framework audits, refreshes, and re-submissions as required

    •    Maintain strong document control and version management

Skills & Experience

Essential

    •    Proven experience as a Bid Writer / Proposal Writer within:

    •    Construction

    •    Property

    •    Housing

    •    Capital works or public sector services

    •    Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework bidding

    •    Exceptional written English, with the ability to write clearly, persuasively, and concisely

    •    Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and deadline management

    •    Confident working cross-functionally with operational and commercial teams

Desirable

    •    Experience writing bids for Purchase & Repair or housing acquisition programmes

    •    Experience with capital works or refurbishment frameworks

    •    Familiarity with procurement portals (e.g. Delta, Proactis, In-Tend, Atamis)

    •    Understanding of evaluation scoring methodologies

    •    Experience managing multiple concurrent submissions

Personal Attributes

    •    Structured and methodical in approach

    •    Calm under pressure and comfortable managing deadlines

    •    Curious and confident in asking the right questions to extract detail

    •    Commercially aware and outcome-focused

    •    Collaborative, pragmatic, and professional

What We Offer

    •    A key role within a growing, multi-disciplinary property and construction group

    •    Direct involvement in securing long-term public sector programmes and frameworks

    •    Flexibility around part-time or full-time working arrangements

    •    Competitive salary and benefits package (pro-rata for part-time)

    •    Hybrid working and a professional, supportive environment

Why Join Madison Brook

At Madison Brook, we believe that quality wins work. This role is not about volume bidding, but about producing well-considered, evidence-led submissions that reflect how we genuinely deliver for our clients.

You’ll be joining a business with strong operational foundations, a clear growth strategy, and a commitment to doing things properly.