Senior Bid Coordinator / Writer
Location
St Albans
Overview
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
* Translate technical information into clear, engaging narrative
* 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
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
* 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
* Proven experience preparing quality‑driven bid submissions
Desirable
* APMP or industry‑related qualification
* Degree or equivalent experience
Key Competencies
Essential
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Strong written and verbal communication
* Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
* High attention to detail
* Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management
* Ability to research, interrogate client requirements and develop tailored responses
* Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
Desirable
* Knowledge of bidding frameworks (public sector, government, private sector RFPs)
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Professional development opportunities
* 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