Bid Writer – Regional Main Contractor
📍 Maidstone (Projects across the South East)
💰 Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Healthcare + Bonus
A well-established regional main contractor based in Maidstone is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Writer to join their growing pre-construction team. The business delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across the South East, specialising in Education, Commercial, and Industrial schemes ranging from £5m to £30m.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, offering long-term career stability and progression.
The Role
You will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions, working closely with technical, commercial, and operational teams to produce compelling bid documents.
Responsibilities include:
* Writing, editing, and coordinating bid submissions and PQQ responses
* Producing clear, engaging content for quality, methodology, and technical sections
* Interpreting technical and commercial information into persuasive written responses
* Managing multiple deadlines across concurrent bids
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather accurate project information
* Supporting continuous improvement of bid documentation and processes
Requirements
* Proven experience in a bid writing or proposal writing role (ideally within construction or civil engineering)
* Strong written communication and copywriting skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style
* Experience producing detailed submissions, including quality and methodology responses
* Ability to translate complex technical and commercial information into clear, compelling content
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
* Experience with InDesign is advantageous but not essential
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £60,000
* Car allowance
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Bonus scheme
* Opportunity to work on varied and high-profile regional projects
* Supportive team environment with clear career progression
If you're a detail-driven Bid Writer looking to work with a forward-thinking contractor delivering impactful projects across the South East, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
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