* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - East
* Town/City: Loughton, Essex
* Posted: 20/02/2026
* Reference: BW1_1771606185
* Salary: £50000 - £70000 per annum + plus benefits
* Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Job Description
Bid Writer Location: Loughton Industry: Building and Construction
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
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