We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer with at least two years’ bid writing experience from the civil engineering or construction sector. The position can be based at either our client’s Cheshire or London offices with some hybrid working.
Overview
Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of significant framework contracts, our client is now looking to appoint a talented and motivated Bid Writer to join their successful and growing work-winning team.
In this key role, you will produce high‑quality, compelling bid content that clearly articulates developed win themes and supports the submission of outstanding tenders across public and private civil engineering sectors. You will lead the coordination and preparation of PQQ and tender submissions, acting as Bid Lead for tenders ensuring responses are well planned, compliant, persuasive and submitted on time.
Working closely with colleagues, technical specialists and the preconstruction team, you will research, develop and write content for bids, presentations and marketing materials, while helping manage multiple short‑duration tenders efficiently.
The Role
* Act as Bid Writer for allocated tenders, managing the process from opportunity to submission.
* Producing a bid programme and submission plan, organising bid kick-off meetings
* Allocating responsibilities for bid inputs
* Coordinating contributions from estimators, planners and operational staff
* Tracking progress against deadlines, managing tender clarifications
* Ensuring compliance with client requirements, assembling and submitting final documents
* Write clear, persuasive responses to PQQ’s, ITT’s, bids, tenders and framework submissions
* Translate technical information into structured, client-focused responses
* Develop methodology responses, project approaches and value proposals
* Review and improve contributions from technical team members
* Edit and proofread submissions to ensure clarity and consistency
* Ensure responses align with identified win themes
The Person
* Proven experience in bid writing with a strong ability to produce clear, compelling content.
* A background in coordinating bid submissions in any area of the construction sector
* Ability to analyse tender questions, scoring criteria and client requirements to shape responses.
* Skilled at extracting technical information from subject matter experts and translating this into high‑quality written content.
* Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
* Strong organisational capability with the ability to prioritise multiple concurrent bids and meet tight deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
* Experience with document design tools such as InDesign (beneficial but not essential).
* Highly organised and proactive, self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
* Confident communicator with internal stakeholder
* Positive and resilient under deadline pressure
* Continuous improvement mindset
Our Client
Our client is one of the UK’s leading civil enginerring, structures and specialist construction sub-contractor known for delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects.
The group comprises four distinct divisions, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that their clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address any project requirement in the sector and their expertise encompasses all aspects of design, build, adapt, repair and protect.
The company’s success is due to its people. As an employee-owned business their staff are at the heart of all they do. They will nurture and develop people and always live the company’s values, taking great pride in delivering excellence for their clients and for the wider society.
A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and variation of work, and forward career progression
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year