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Bid Writer

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