Social Housing | Planned Maintenance | Refurbishment
Full-time | Permanent
London
Bid Writer job in London – supporting the delivery of high-quality tender submissions for social housing, planned maintenance and refurbishment projects, offering the opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to join a successful contractor delivering social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment and public sector construction projects across London and the South East.
Working closely with the pre-construction, estimating, operational, commercial and business development teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, compelling tender submissions that secure new business opportunities.
This role would suit an experienced Bid Writer with a strong background in construction, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tender submissions within strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Produce high-quality PQQs, SQs, ITTs and tender submissions from initial enquiry through to submission
Write compelling, tailored responses that address client requirements and evaluation criteria
Coordinate information from estimating, commercial, operational and technical teams
Manage bid programmes and ensure all submission deadlines are achieved
Review tender documentation and identify key deliverables, risks and submission requirements
Maintain and continually improve the bid library, including case studies, CVs and standard responses
Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate and professionally presented
Attend bid strategy meetings and contribute to win themes and submission planning
Support post-tender interviews and presentations where required
Continuously review and improve bid quality, processes and submission success
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Bid Writer within construction, social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment
Proven experience producing successful PQQs, SQs, ITTs and tender submissions
Excellent written communication, proofreading and editing skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
Ability to work collaboratively with operational, commercial and estimating teams
Understanding of public sector procurement and framework submissions
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure
Package & Benefits
£60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
Competitive benefits package
Pension scheme
Long-term career progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on major social housing and public sector frameworks
Collaborative and supportive working environment
This Bid Writer role in London offers the opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering social housing and refurbishment projects, playing a key role in securing future work across a growing portfolio. Apply now through Skilled Careers to be considered for this opportunity
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year