Bid Writer
BW1_1770887158 Posted: 12/02/2026
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
1. Working closely with internal disciplines to gather technical, operational and commercial information for proposal content
2. Writing clear, concise and compelling responses tailored to client requirements
3. Strategically planning and managing quality responses to maximise scoring potential
4. Refining and editing contributions from technical teams to ensure clarity and compliance
5. Developing and maintaining response libraries and standardised formats
6. Producing high-quality, visually engaging submission documents using Microsoft Office and design platforms such as InDesign or Canva
7. Preparing presentation materials for interviews and bid pitches
8. Continuously improving submission quality through feedback and innovation
9. Ensuring all submissions are delivered on time and fully compliant
Requirements
10. APMP Foundation qualification
11. Proven experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally within construction, housing or regeneration
12. Minimum two years' experience in technical writing
13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
14. Ability to prepare tailored submissions aligned with strategic and client objectives
15. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
16. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign, Canva and Visio advantageous
17. Strong understanding of the construction industry and bid lifecycle
18. Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Package includes:
19. Company car
20. Company pension
21. Private medical insurance
22. Life insurance
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Health & wellbeing programme
25. Free on-site parking