About The Company
A well-established and financially secure main contractor with a turnover of circa £60m, delivering construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects across the education, higher education, healthcare, commercial and community sectors. Projects typically range from £500k to £15m, delivered across London and the surrounding Home Counties. The business has a strong reputation for quality delivery and a collaborative, team-focused culture within its pre‑construction function.
Senior Bid Coordinator / Writer
Competitive Salary
St Albans (Head Office) On site
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Bid Coordinator / Writer will play a key role within the work‑winning team, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, compliant and compelling tender submissions. Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams, the role will focus on coordinating the bid process end‑to‑end while producing engaging, client‑focused written content aligned with business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Bid & Proposal Management
* Coordinate the end‑to‑end bid process including tender review, planning, input management and submission
* Organise and lead tender launch meetings
* Develop bid programmes, schedules and trackers to ensure timely delivery
* Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate and aligned with client requirements
Stakeholder Coordination
* Liaise with internal stakeholders including estimators, planners, design managers, commercial teams and directors
* Manage clarification questions, client correspondence and submission portals
* Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical input and insights
Pipeline & Opportunity Management
* Manage multiple tender opportunities simultaneously
* Support administration of procurement portals and submission processes
* Monitor deadlines and ensure all deliverables are completed on time
Content Development & Presentation Support
* Write, edit and proofread high‑quality, tailored responses for PQQs, ITTs and tenders
* Translate technical information into clear, engaging and client‑focused content
* Maintain and develop the bid content library (case studies, CVs, project sheets)
* Support the production of interview presentations and submission documents
* Ensure all documentation is professionally formatted and aligned to brand guidelines
Qualifications & Experience
* 2‑4 years’ experience in bid writing or coordination within the construction sector
* Experience preparing and submitting quality tender responses
* Familiarity with procurement portals and tender processes
* APMP or relevant qualification is desirable
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary package
* Pension scheme
* Opportunities for professional development
* Subsidised professional memberships
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