Bid Writer

An established contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join their regional Preconstruction Team. Operating out of a regional office in the Home Counties (with flexibility for occasional remote working), this role acts as the bid writing lead. The successful candidate will create high-quality, persuasive submission documents and conduct deep client and market research to secure major project wins across the region.

Key Package & Requirements

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  Salary: -40,000 - -50,000 (dependent on experience)
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  Experience: Must have Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction contractor experience.
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  Core Capability: Must be able to clearly demonstrate a robust research process alongside a proven track record of work-winning ability.
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  Education: Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional standing.
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  Software Skills: Competent in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Key Responsibilities Broken Down



1. Bid Strategy & Content Creation

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  Produce high-quality, persuasive written content for PQQs (Pre-Qualification Questionnaires), tenders, and proposals.
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  Draft executive summaries, identify client Unique Selling Points (USPs), and develop compelling win themes.
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  Interview internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to extract complex technical project details and construction methodologies.
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  Review and edit answers contributed by the wider preconstruction team to ensure consistency, style, and tone.

2. Research & Business Development Support

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  Conduct desktop research to summarize markets, regional competitors, and bid-related topics.
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  Support the Business Development team with scheme research, pipeline tracking, and industry events management.
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  Interview client teams where appropriate to extract their core objectives and target outcomes.

3. Process & Team Management

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  Attend tender launch meetings, agree deliverables, and keep the team strictly on track to meet tight submission deadlines.
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  Arrange and facilitate brainstorming workshops and response strategy sessions.
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  Liaise with tender and project teams to prepare tailored team CVs and project case studies.
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  Manage and coordinate inputs from third parties, such as external freelance authors or digital animators.
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  Maintain a content library of standard responses, boilerplate text, and post-bid feedback for continuous improvement.
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  Help the project delivery team prepare for mid-tender clarifications and post-tender client interviews.

Regional Pipeline & Core Sectors

The regional business focuses on strengthening its long-term work-winning capability through major public sector frameworks, direct client relationships, and private developments.

Primary Delivery Sectors:

Education (Schools, Colleges, and Universities)

Public Sector & Local Authority Frameworks

Civic Buildings, Leisure Facilities, and Healthcare Systems

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