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Senior Bid Writer

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Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Paddington, Greater London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Bid Writer

Swindon or Paddington

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting for a Senior Bid Writer to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering, transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid professional looking to take a leading role within a successful Work Winning team, supporting the delivery of high-quality submissions for major infrastructure opportunities.

The Role

As Senior Bid Writer, you will play a key role in the development, coordination, and production of high-quality PQQ, SQ, and tender submissions. Working closely with Bid Managers, Business Development teams, operational stakeholders, and subject matter experts, you will be responsible for creating compelling, client-focused content that helps secure major projects.

You will also provide guidance to wider bid teams, facilitate content development workshops, and ensure all submissions are produced to the highest possible standard.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the production of high-quality written responses for PQQs, SQs, tenders, and bid submissions

Developing bespoke content, project case studies, CVs, and supporting documentation

Reviewing client requirements and ensuring submissions fully address evaluation criteria

Editing, proofreading, and formatting documents to a consistently high standard

Supporting bid strategy and contributing to winning submission themes

Facilitating storyboarding and content development workshops with subject matter experts

Working closely with Bid Managers and operational teams to develop compelling technical responses

Producing and reviewing supporting graphics, flow charts, organisation charts, and visual content

Supporting and mentoring junior bid team members where required

Maintaining and improving bid libraries, knowledge management systems, and submission content

Contributing to final reviews and ensuring submissions are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Senior Bid Writer, Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, or within a similar work-winning role

Proven experience producing successful PQQ, SQ, tender, and proposal submissions

Strong written English and exceptional attention to detail

Excellent proofreading, editing, and document formatting skills

Experience working within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, utilities, energy, or the built environment

Ability to engage with technical teams and translate complex information into clear, client-focused responses

Experience facilitating content development and storyboarding sessions

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Degree educated or equivalent experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible location based from either Swindon or Paddington

Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure and engineering projects

Exposure to nationally significant projects and high-profile tenders

Long-term career progression within a leading international contractor

Collaborative and supportive working environment

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an updated CV

Reference: 225252244

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CV-Library

Senior Bid Writer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library

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Paddington, Greater London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Bid Writer

Swindon or Paddington

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting for a Senior Bid Writer to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering, transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid professional looking to take a leading role within a successful Work Winning team, supporting the delivery of high-quality submissions for major infrastructure opportunities.

The Role

As Senior Bid Writer, you will play a key role in the development, coordination, and production of high-quality PQQ, SQ, and tender submissions. Working closely with Bid Managers, Business Development teams, operational stakeholders, and subject matter experts, you will be responsible for creating compelling, client-focused content that helps secure major projects.

You will also provide guidance to wider bid teams, facilitate content development workshops, and ensure all submissions are produced to the highest possible standard.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the production of high-quality written responses for PQQs, SQs, tenders, and bid submissions

Developing bespoke content, project case studies, CVs, and supporting documentation

Reviewing client requirements and ensuring submissions fully address evaluation criteria

Editing, proofreading, and formatting documents to a consistently high standard

Supporting bid strategy and contributing to winning submission themes

Facilitating storyboarding and content development workshops with subject matter experts

Working closely with Bid Managers and operational teams to develop compelling technical responses

Producing and reviewing supporting graphics, flow charts, organisation charts, and visual content

Supporting and mentoring junior bid team members where required

Maintaining and improving bid libraries, knowledge management systems, and submission content

Contributing to final reviews and ensuring submissions are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Senior Bid Writer, Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, or within a similar work-winning role

Proven experience producing successful PQQ, SQ, tender, and proposal submissions

Strong written English and exceptional attention to detail

Excellent proofreading, editing, and document formatting skills

Experience working within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, utilities, energy, or the built environment

Ability to engage with technical teams and translate complex information into clear, client-focused responses

Experience facilitating content development and storyboarding sessions

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Degree educated or equivalent experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible location based from either Swindon or Paddington

Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure and engineering projects

Exposure to nationally significant projects and high-profile tenders

Long-term career progression within a leading international contractor

Collaborative and supportive working environment

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an updated CV
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Reference: 225252244

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