Senior Bid Writer (Construction and Maintenance)

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Bid Writer to lead high-value bid submissions that drive business growth in construction and property maintenance sectors. This role involves managing the full bid lifecycle, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid writing, excellent project management skills, and the ability to translate technical information into compelling proposals. With a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the company's success.

Benefits

Perkbox

Birthday leave after 1 year's service

Employee eyecare

Life assurance after 2 years' service

22 days holiday increasing by 1 day per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bid writing, ideally in public sector or construction.
• Strong writing and project management skills with proven success in leading bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid responses from inception to submission and ensure compliance.
• Mentor junior writers and implement process improvements across the team.

Skills

Bid Writing

Project Management

Editing

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bid Management Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Job Description

MMP Consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer on behalf of a Contractor based in Southampton. The successful candidate will lead the development of high-quality, persuasive bid submissions up to £1million in value that support the client's business growth across construction, social housing, and property maintenance sectors. This is a permanent role with a salary of £60,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience. The client's benefits package is under review; however, currently they have the following:

• Perkbox
• Birthday leave after 1 year's service
• Employee eyecare
• Life assurance after 2 years' service has been completed
• 22 days holiday increasing by 1 day a year to a maximum of 5 after 1 year's full service is completed

Candidates will be expected in the office 5 days per week; however, there is some flexibility to work from home on occasion.

As a Senior Bid Writer, you will manage the full bid lifecycle, from strategy to submission. You will work closely with operational, technical, and commercial teams to craft responses that are compliant, client-focused, and aligned with evaluation criteria. You'll also support team development and help drive continuous improvement across the bid function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead bid responses from inception to submission
• Write and edit clear, compelling content aligned with client requirements
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with governance and quality standards
• Mentor junior bid writers and support knowledge sharing
• Identify and implement process improvements

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in bid writing, preferably in public sector or related industries such as maintenance and construction
• Strong writing, editing, and project management skills
• Proven success in leading and winning bids
• Ability to translate technical input into clear, persuasive responses
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, bid management tools, and CRM systems
• Experience in mentoring and team development