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Bid Writer

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Posted on Jul 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Loughton, Essex, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Bid Writer

Location: Loughton
Sector: Construction / Pre-Construction
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE)

Overview

Our client is a well-established construction and development business delivering projects across residential, education, regeneration, fire remediation, decarbonisation, and retrofit sectors.

The Bid Writer will be responsible for producing compelling, client-focused tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Proposal Management

Producing high-quality, compliant tender submissions across multiple sectors
Writing clear, concise, and compelling responses tailored to client requirements
Planning and coordinating quality submissions to maximise scoring potential
Managing bid programmes to ensure all deadlines are achieved
Reviewing tender documentation and ensuring full compliance throughout

Content Development

Gathering technical, operational, and commercial information from internal stakeholders
Refining and editing technical responses for clarity, consistency, and impact
Developing and maintaining bid content libraries and response templates
Continuously improving submission quality through lessons learned and feedback

Presentation & Design

Producing visually engaging submission documents
Preparing presentation materials for client interviews and bid presentations
Utilising Microsoft Office and design platforms such as Adobe InDesign and Canva
Ensuring submissions are professionally presented and client-focused

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Working closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams
Supporting regional pre-construction teams throughout the bid process
Contributing to bid strategy discussions and win themes
Sharing best practice across the business to improve bid performance

Requirements

Essential:

APMP Foundation qualification
Proven experience in Bid Writing or Proposal Management within the construction industry
Minimum two years' experience in technical writing
Strong understanding of the construction bid lifecycle
Excellent written, verbal, and editing skills
Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
Strong organisational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering the chance to work on a diverse range of projects while playing a key role in securing future business.

You'll be part of an experienced Pre-Construction team with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development

Reference: 225319631

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CV-Library

Bid Writer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 2, 2026 by CV-Library

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Loughton, Essex, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Bid Writer

Location: Loughton
Sector: Construction / Pre-Construction
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE)

Overview

Our client is a well-established construction and development business delivering projects across residential, education, regeneration, fire remediation, decarbonisation, and retrofit sectors.

The Bid Writer will be responsible for producing compelling, client-focused tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Proposal Management

Producing high-quality, compliant tender submissions across multiple sectors
Writing clear, concise, and compelling responses tailored to client requirements
Planning and coordinating quality submissions to maximise scoring potential
Managing bid programmes to ensure all deadlines are achieved
Reviewing tender documentation and ensuring full compliance throughout

Content Development

Gathering technical, operational, and commercial information from internal stakeholders
Refining and editing technical responses for clarity, consistency, and impact
Developing and maintaining bid content libraries and response templates
Continuously improving submission quality through lessons learned and feedback

Presentation & Design

Producing visually engaging submission documents
Preparing presentation materials for client interviews and bid presentations
Utilising Microsoft Office and design platforms such as Adobe InDesign and Canva
Ensuring submissions are professionally presented and client-focused

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Working closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams
Supporting regional pre-construction teams throughout the bid process
Contributing to bid strategy discussions and win themes
Sharing best practice across the business to improve bid performance

Requirements

Essential:

APMP Foundation qualification
Proven experience in Bid Writing or Proposal Management within the construction industry
Minimum two years' experience in technical writing
Strong understanding of the construction bid lifecycle
Excellent written, verbal, and editing skills
Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
Strong organisational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering the chance to work on a diverse range of projects while playing a key role in securing future business.

You'll be part of an experienced Pre-Construction team with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
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Reference: 225319631

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