Bid Writer Northern Home Counties
Location: Welwyn Garden City (Flexibility for occasional remote working)
Benefits
£40-50,000
25 days holiday
Enhanced pension scheme
Private medical cover
Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements
Industry-leading training and structured career progression
Long-term project pipeline and job security
The Company
A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join its Welwyn Garden City office. The business is recognised for its people-first culture, long-term stability and strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity, mental health support and sustainability. With Investors in People Platinum accreditation, the organisation offers a collaborative and supportive environment with clear progression routes. The successful candidate will join the Northern Home Counties business, working across a portfolio of major building projects within the London and Home Counties division. The role is primarily office based with flexibility for occasional remote working.
The organisation provides national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. As a progressive and ambitious Tier 1 contractor, employees benefit from a safe, rewarding and development-focused working environment.
The Role
The Bid Writer will work as part of the Preconstruction Team, taking the lead on producing high-quality submission documents and carrying out client and market research to support work-winning activity across the Northern Home Counties business. The role requires someone who can write persuasively, manage multiple inputs and contribute to the development of winning bid strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Producing high-quality written content for PQQs, tenders and proposals
Understanding client requirements and developing compelling win themes and USPs
Researching markets, competitors and project opportunities
Supporting Business Development with scheme research, pipeline activity and events
Leading and facilitating brainstorming sessions, workshops and response development meetings
Engaging with bid, design, commercial and project teams to gather information
Interviewing subject matter experts to extract technical detail and methodologies
Preparing CVs, case studies and supporting collateral
Attending launch meetings, agreeing deliverables and managing deadlines
Attending site visits to gather project intelligence
Drafting executive summaries and communicating key themes to the wider team
Reviewing responses for clarity, consistency and alignment with strategy
Maintaining a database of standard responses, CVs, case studies and feedback
Supporting preparation for mid-tender and post-tender interviews
Incorporating feedback to continuously improve submission quality
What is the Company looking for?
The business is seeking a Bid Writer who thrives in a fast-paced, inclusive and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will share the teams passion for delivering high-quality work and contributing to successful project outcomes. The culture encourages individuals to challenge, support and motivate one another, creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected.
What can they offer?
Working within the Northern Home Counties business, the Bid Writer will join a growing and dynamic team that enjoys the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and enjoyable construction environment. The culture is inclusive, supportive and team-focused, with long-standing relationships across the supply chain. The organisation places a high level of trust in its people, empowering them to deliver both individually and collectively.
Keywords
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