Trainee Bid Writer – Corby
£25,000–£40,000 + 10% bonus + Progression to vehicle & fuel card or car allowance
Casual Dress | Supportive Team | Clear, Fast Career Path
Company Profile
This long‑established UK roofing contractor has over 45 years of industry experience, delivering commercial and industrial roofing solutions nationwide.
Operating from their Corby head office with additional UK locations, they specialise in refurbishment and flat roofing schemes across Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial and Public Sector markets.
Trainee Bid Writer
You’ll be joining a supportive and down‑to‑earth team in a period of exciting growth, with turnover increasing from £10m to £15m over the past three years. This role gives you genuine hands‑on training across bid writing, estimating support and business development/sales, before developing into a specialist pathway that suits your strengths. The office has a great atmosphere, plenty of friendly banter, and offers fast‑track progression for someone who’s willing to get stuck in and work hard.
What You’ll Be Doing
Bid Writing & Quality Submissions (Core Focus)
• Draft PQQ responses and written quality submissions
• Work with technical and delivery teams to gather content
• Maintain bid resources such as case studies, CVs and method statements
• Use AI tools to turn bullet points into polished, professional content
Estimating & Pre‑Construction Support
• Assist with quantity take‑offs and measurements
• Support preparation of tender documents, pricing schedules and cost plans
• Request and compare supplier/subcontractor quotations
• Help prepare scope summaries, clarifications and value‑engineering options
• Contribute to roofing and refurbishment tenders ranging from £50k–£3m
Business Development & Client Interaction
• Help maintain and strengthen client relationships
• Support calls, meetings, networking events and occasional site visits
• Assist with qualifying new opportunities and managing tender pipelines
What You’ll Get
• £25,000–£40,000 starting salary
• After 6 months, potential for vehicle and fuel card or car allowance
• 10% discretionary bonus
• Casual dress and relaxed culture
• Flexible approach
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Regular socials
Who This Suits
• Ambitious, eager to learn and reliable
• Strong Maths and English essential
• Good IT skills, including basic Excel
• Construction qualification (BTEC/HNC/HND/T‑Level/apprenticeship) or construction experience helpful but not essential
• Wants a long‑term career and rapid progression
• Stable CV preferred
Hours & Location
Full‑time office‑based in Corby
Mon–Thu: 08:30–17:00
Fri: 08:30–16:00
1‑hour lunch (flexible)
How to Apply
Contact Sally Whittingham to apply or apply online.
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