A well‑established and financially secure main contractor is seeking a Senior Bid Coordinator/Writer to join its pre‑construction team. The business delivers construction, refurbishment and fit‑out projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, community and higher/further education.
Projects typically range from £500k to £15m across London and the Home Counties.
Working Hours: 08:00–17:00 / 09:00–18:00
Role Purpose
This position sits within the Work Winning team and reports to the Bid Manager. The Senior Bid Coordinator/Writer plays a key role in the preparation and delivery of high‑quality submissions for PQQs, tenders and framework bids.
The role involves coordinating inputs from operational, commercial and technical teams, producing compelling, well‑structured and compliant tender responses, and maintaining a professional level of document presentation throughout.
Key Responsibilities
Bid Coordination
* Lead tender launch/initial review meetings
* Manage the full end‑to‑end bid process and ensure deadlines are met
* Develop bid schedules, trackers and action plans
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather technical, commercial and operational information
* Manage clarification logs, submission portals and client communications
* Ensure all submissions meet compliance requirements and follow client instructions
Bid Writing & Content Development
* Produce tailored, client‑focused written responses for PQQs, ITTs and quality submissions
* Edit, proofread and format content for accuracy, clarity and consistency
* Maintain the bid content library (case studies, CVs, project sheets, boilerplate text)
* Work with subject matter experts to develop new content and highlight innovations
Document Production & Presentation
* Ensure documents are formatted to a high standard and aligned with brand guidelines
* Coordinate graphics and visual material with design/marketing teams where needed
* Produce final digital or hard‑copy submissions
* Support the development of interview presentations
* Participate in tender review and lessons‑learned sessions
* Contribute to improving templates, processes and submission quality
* Stay informed about industry trends and client priorities
Key Skills
* Strong organisational and planning capabilities
* Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Confident leading meetings and coordinating stakeholders
* Proficiency in managing online bid portals
* Strong eye for detail in proofreading, formatting and compliance
* Ability to research client drivers and project requirements
* Skilled at preparing case studies, CVs, organograms and supporting materials
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
* Proactive approach and positive team attitude
Experience & Qualifications
Required
* 2–4 years’ experience in bid writing or coordination within the construction industry
* Degree or equivalent experience
* Strong written and verbal communication
* Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
* High attention to detail
* Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills
* Ability to research, interrogate client requirements and develop tailored responses
* Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
* Knowledge of bidding frameworks (public sector, government, private sector RFPs)
* Support for relevant professional memberships
Summary
This role is ideally suited to a candidate from a main contractor background who has strong coordination, writing and organisational skills. It offers the opportunity to shape high‑quality proposals and contribute to work winning in a growing, reputable business.
Please apply with your CV or call our office on 01923731170
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