At Ridge and Partners, we are a growing, multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy helping clients create better, more sustainable places for people to live, learn, work and play. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Bid Writer. We are looking for a confident, strategic thinker to take ownership of key bids and help shape the future of our work-winning efforts.
This role will suit an experienced bid professional who is not only a talented writer and editor, but also an influential collaborator with the ability to lead on major opportunities, guide technical teams, and bring structure and consistency to high-value submissions.
What you’ll do:
* Lead the development of high-quality, strategic bids for priority opportunities across our core sectors.
* Work in close partnership with directors, technical leads and senior stakeholders to shape bid strategies and win themes.
* Provide expert guidance on structure, tone, and messaging, ensuring bids are aligned with client drivers and Ridge’s differentiators.
* Drive the end-to-end bid process, from early bid qualification and storyboarding through to final submission and presentation preparation.
* Conduct interviews and workshops with subject matter experts to extract high-impact content.
* Develop, maintain, and continually improve our library of case studies, project experience, and boilerplate content.
* Coach and mentor junior bid writers and team members, supporting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with graphic designers to produce polished, visually engaging documents.
* Track and analyse bid outcomes and client feedback to inform future strategy and content.
* Ensure full compliance with client, legal, and commercial requirements on all submissions.
What you’ll bring:
* Substantial experience in a senior bid writing role ideally within the built environment or related professional services sectors.
* Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability – able to articulate complex technical solutions in a persuasive, client-focused way.
* Proven track record of contributing to successful, high-value bids.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels.
* Outstanding attention to detail, strategic thinking, and deadline management.
* A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to lead from the front.
Qualifications and Tools
* APMP Certification (preferred)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word (required)
* Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and graphic design processes (desirable)
Why Ridge?
Ridge is a place where people grow. Our culture is built on partnership, trust, and opportunity. We work on some of the UK’s most exciting and meaningful projects — and we win that work by combining technical excellence with smart, well-crafted storytelling. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that values your voice, encourages your leadership, and supports your development.
Interested in taking the lead on career-defining bids?
We’d love to hear from you.