Bid Writer
Responsible to Project Director, Maris Contracts. Managing Director, Maris Contracts
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General responsibility Responsible for managing and delivering high-quality written submissions for tenders,
ensuring all bid documentation is well designed, on brand, accurate, engaging, and
compliant with client requirements.
Specific responsibilities • Manage the full bid process from initial opportunity identification through to
submission and post-bid feedback
• Design, write, edit, and proofread clear, persuasive, and tailored content for Pre-
Qualification Questionnaires, Expressions of Interest, and tender submissions
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, including Design, Operations, and
Commercial, to gather relevant technical and project information
• Develop and maintain a centralised bid library of standard responses, case studies,
and supporting information
• Ensure all submissions align with company brand, tone, and visual presentation
standards
• Research and analyse client requirements, scoring criteria, and previous feedback
to continuously improve quality and consistency
• Support in creating client-facing documents such as capability statements,
proposal documents, and project brochures
• Support with writing and designing content for marketing, social media and website
• Maintain and update company information on procurement and bid portals
• Attend and contribute to internal review meetings to plan and monitor live and
upcoming bids
• Meet tight deadlines and ensure all bid materials are delivered to a consistently
high standard
• To comply with all company policies and procedures that relate to anti-bribery,
quality, environment and health and safety.
Skills / experience required • Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills with a strong command of the English
language
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a graphic design, bid writing or bid
coordination role, ideally within the construction sector
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage
multiple bids concurrently
• Highly proficient in InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat /
Creative Suite
• Experience managing content on bid portals and procurement platforms
(Contracts Advance, Find a Tender, etc.)
Job Description
Bid Writer
• Creative approach to producing visually engaging and compelling written
submissions
• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a
collaborative team
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours to meet critical submission deadlines
• Degree-level education, ideally in English, Communications, or a related subject