Bid Writer – Social Housing
Location: Romford
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join our growing team based in Romford. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with strong social housing experience to play a key role in securing new business opportunities across planned maintenance, refurbishment, repairs, and compliance contracts.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, compelling bid submissions and supporting the wider pre-construction and business development teams throughout the tender process.
Key Responsibilities
* Write, edit, and coordinate high-quality PQQ, SQ, ITT, and tender submissions
* Produce compelling responses tailored to social housing and public sector clients
* Work closely with operational, commercial, and estimating teams to gather technical information and case studies
* Ensure all submissions are completed accurately and within strict deadlines
* Manage and maintain bid content libraries and supporting documentation
* Review tender opportunities and support bid/no-bid decisions
* Ensure submissions align with client requirements, frameworks, and compliance standards
* Attend tender review meetings and contribute to bid strategy discussions
* Continuously improve bid quality, presentation, and win rates
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Bid Writer within the social housing, construction, or property services sector
* Strong understanding of social housing frameworks, planned maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, and compliance works
* Excellent written English and attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience producing successful public sector tender submissions
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and bid management systems
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge of frameworks including NHF, PAS 2030/2035, CCS, or other public procurement routes
* Experience within responsive repairs, decarbonisation, or planned works contracts
* APMP qualification advantageous but not essential
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package
* Career progression opportunities within a growing business
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Ongoing professional development opportunities