Role: Bid Writer
Location: Hertfordshire Based
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Leading Principal Contractor - Pre-Construction Team
We are partnered with an established principal contractor who are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join its growing Pre-Construction team based at its Hertfordshire Office.
This is a key role supporting PQQ submissions, tender responses and the preparation of high-quality bid documentation across residential and mixed-use schemes.
You will be responsible for:
- Producing compelling, well-structured PQQ and tender submissions
- Preparing and maintaining standard company bid documentation
- Writing and tailoring technical responses aligned to client requirements
- Coordinating input from operational, commercial and design teams
- Ensuring submissions are compliant, accurate and delivered to deadline
- Supporting continuous improvement of bid library content and templates
This is a hands-on, office-based position within a collaborative pre-construction environment.
We are seeking someone from a construction contracting background who understands how principal contractors operate.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience preparing PQQs and tender submissions within a contractor environment
- Strong understanding of construction terminology, sequencing and delivery methodology
- Experience working closely with operational teams to extract technical content
- Excellent written English and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
A portfolio of previous bid submissions or sample responses will be required. Verbal claims alone will not be sufficient, demonstrable evidence of writing capability is essential.