Bid Writer
Location: Loughton
Industry: Building and Construction
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)
Our client seeking a Bid Writer to join their Proposals Team within the Pre-Construction department. This role will support regional teams in producing compelling, compliant, and high-quality submissions across a diverse range of schemes including development, new build, fire remediation, decarbonisation and retrofit works.
The Role
The Bid Writer will play a key role in managing and delivering persuasive, client-focused tender submissions. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure bids are strategically structured, technically robust and aligned with client scoring criteria.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with internal disciplines to gather technical, operational and commercial information for proposal content
Writing clear, concise and compelling responses tailored to client requirements
Strategically planning and managing quality responses to maximise scoring potential
Refining and editing contributions from technical teams to ensure clarity and compliance
Developing and maintaining response libraries and standardised formats
Producing high-quality, visually engaging submission documents using Microsoft Office and design platforms such as InDesign or Canva
Preparing presentation materials for interviews and bid pitches
Continuously improving submission quality through feedback and innovation
Ensuring all submissions are delivered on time and fully compliant
Requirements
APMP Foundation qualification
Proven experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally within construction, housing or regeneration
Minimum two years' experience in technical writing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prepare tailored submissions aligned with strategic and client objectives
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign, Canva and Visio advantageous
Strong understanding of the construction industry and bid lifecycle
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Package includes:
Company car
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Free on-site parking