Senior Bid Writer

Senior Bid Writer | Hybrid Working

Shape Winning Bids. Deliver Landmark Projects. Build Your Career.

Are you an experienced Bid Writer looking to take the lead on high-value tenders within a thriving construction business?

We're partnering with an award-winning construction and civil engineering contractor that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering residential, commercial, education, and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, innovation, and community engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business where your work will directly influence future success.

As a Senior Bid Writer , you'll play a pivotal role in developing compelling, winning submissions from initial PQQ through to final tender. Working alongside technical specialists, operational teams and senior stakeholders, you'll help secure major projects while becoming part of a collaborative, supportive work-winning team.

The Opportunity

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll have the autonomy to lead bid submissions while helping shape the company's future pipeline.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the preparation of PQQs, SQs and tender submissions from start to finish.
• Developing bid strategies and planning winning responses.
• Producing persuasive, high-quality client-focused content.
• Collaborating with operational teams and external consultants to develop technical submissions.
• Researching client requirements and tailoring responses to maximise success.
• Coordinating bid programmes, managing deadlines and ensuring compliant submissions.
• Preparing presentation materials and supporting client interviews.
• Maintaining bid libraries and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Visiting project sites to gather project information and develop compelling case studies.

About You

You'll be an experienced bid professional who enjoys transforming technical information into persuasive, engaging submissions.

You'll bring:

• At least 5 years' experience producing successful bids within the construction or civil engineering sector.
• A strong track record of delivering high-quality PQQs, SQs, ITTs and tender submissions.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Outstanding organisation and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confidence working with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office and presentation skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and exceptional attention to detail.

A relevant third-level qualification is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer?

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced annual leave and long service awards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Professional membership support
• Regular social and team-building events

Why Apply?

This is more than another Bid Writer position.

It's an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing contractor where your expertise will directly contribute to winning exciting projects that shape communities across the UK. You'll work with talented people, enjoy genuine career progression, and become part of a business that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to take the next step in your bid writing career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.