Swindon or Paddington
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Red Sky Personnel are recruiting for a Senior Bid Writer to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering, transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid professional looking to take a leading role within a successful Work Winning team, supporting the delivery of high-quality submissions for major infrastructure opportunities.
The Role
As Senior Bid Writer, you will play a key role in the development, coordination, and production of high-quality PQQ, SQ, and tender submissions. Working closely with Bid Managers, Business Development teams, operational stakeholders, and subject matter experts, you will be responsible for creating compelling, client-focused content that helps secure major projects.
You will also provide guidance to wider bid teams, facilitate content development workshops, and ensure all submissions are produced to the highest possible standard.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the production of high-quality written responses for PQQs, SQs, tenders, and bid submissions
Developing bespoke content, project case studies, CVs, and supporting documentation
Reviewing client requirements and ensuring submissions fully address evaluation criteria
Editing, proofreading, and formatting documents to a consistently high standard
Supporting bid strategy and contributing to winning submission themes
Facilitating storyboarding and content development workshops with subject matter experts
Working closely with Bid Managers and operational teams to develop compelling technical responses
Producing and reviewing supporting graphics, flow charts, organisation charts, and visual content
Supporting and mentoring junior bid team members where required
Maintaining and improving bid libraries, knowledge management systems, and submission content
Contributing to final reviews and ensuring submissions are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Senior Bid Writer, Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, or within a similar work-winning role
Proven experience producing successful PQQ, SQ, tender, and proposal submissions
Strong written English and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent proofreading, editing, and document formatting skills
Experience working within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, utilities, energy, or the built environment
Ability to engage with technical teams and translate complex information into clear, client-focused responses
Experience facilitating content development and storyboarding sessions
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Degree educated or equivalent experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite would be advantageous
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible location based from either Swindon or Paddington
Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure and engineering projects
Exposure to nationally significant projects and high-profile tenders
Long-term career progression within a leading international contractor
Collaborative and supportive working environment
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an updated CV
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year