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