Bid Writer

Collen; København; Hybrid; DKK 389,000 - 583,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen in Copenhagen seeks a meticulous Bid Writer to support preconstruction and bid activities across Europe. You will translate complex design information into clear, visual narratives and high-quality bid responses, collaborating with stakeholders and the graphics team.

Based in our Copenhagen office, you will organize writing workshops, distill engineering concepts into plain English for clients, and drive rigorous, evidence-based proposals that reflect Collen’s standards and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree level education equivalent to EQF Level 6 preferred, however other educational backgrounds will be considered.
• Ability to distil complex engineering concepts into plain English for clients.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Experience in writing bid responses and developing high-quality bids.
• Open and adaptable approach to developing solutions with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Based in Copenhagen/Denmark with international bid responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and finalise high quality bid responses to meet the deadlines of the bid.
• Collaborate with section owners to develop technical responses and proofreading.
• Organise and facilitate writing workshops with stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality graphical responses with graphics team.
• Assist with presentations and supporting documentation.
• Integrate review comments and finalise bid responses by deadlines.
• Develop case studies and documents with the preconstruction team.

Skills

Teamwork

Information extraction

Collaborative writing workshops

Case studies & documentation

AI in proposals

English communication

Danish language beneficial

Education

Bachelor's degree EQF level 6 preferred

Tools

Proposal management software

Graphic design tools

Job description

We are seeking a meticulous bid writer to support our preconstruction and bid activities. This role is ideal for candidates with a passion for visual storytelling, digital construction, and translating complex delivery strategies into clear, compelling motion. You will turn programs and design information into visual narratives that show clients exactly how we will build their project stage-by-stage, risk-aware, and achievable.

Key Requirements

Core Skill Set

The ability to work as part of a team and extracting accurate, high-quality information from all bid stakeholders leading to the production of a comprehensive bid

Appreciation of clients and their associated client drivers is beneficial

Ability to design and lead collaborative writing workshops

Development of case studies and documentation based on quantified evidence

Appreciation of how AI can aid proposal development

Experience

Knowledge of major construction projects, architectural and engineering drawings and document processes

Experience in writing bid responses and developing good quality bids is beneficial

Education

Bachelor's degree level education equivalent to EQF Level 6 preferred, however other educational backgrounds will be considered

As a member of the bid team, you will be required to have an open and adaptable approach to developing solutions, together with excellent communication and collaboration skills. We need people who can distil complex engineering concepts into plain English in a logical way with our customers in mind. You will be a key member of the bid team, shaping winning responses. You will organise and facilitate writing processes and present high-quality content for review

The role will be based in our Copenhagen Office in Høje Taastrup 2630, working within bid management, in the preconstruction department, supporting projects across the European region

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the Bid Writer will be responsible for developing the proposal structure and technical content, with responsibilities outlined, but not limited to the below:

Develop and finalise high quality bid responses to meet the deadlines of the bid

The ability to work as part of a team and to get accurate high-quality information from all bid stakeholders leading to the production of a comprehensive bid response is essential

Comply with proposals development process, bid management standard operating procedure and programme defined by the bid lead

Ability to review, extract and summarise bid documentation and seek clarification and

Attend all workshops and meetings as requested by the bid lead

Establish a thorough understanding of client objectives and tailor responses to resonate with the clients values and goals for the project

Organize and facilitate collaborative writing workshops with section owners, contributors and other relevant people

Collaborate with section owners to develop technical responses by others, including reviewing grammatically and proofreading text to ensure compliance with company governance and procedures, complying with the bid programme

In collaboration with the graphics team, produce high quality response graphical responses.

Assist when needed with the production of presentations and other written material, internal team handovers and all supporting documentation, ensuring a cohesive and consistent approach

Integrate review comments into the developing responses

Finalise bid responses by the programme deadlines

Contribute to the development of case studies and documents associated with work winning in collaboration with the wider preconstruction business unit.

Complete project, framework, or business/function case studies as requested. This may require site visits and visits to other offices.

Assist other offices, completing bids when workload in region allows

Understanding what Collen offers

Understand what differentiates Collen. Keep up to date with developments and innovations across the company and integrate the latest thinking into bid responses

Develop case studies, and a library of useful information to express what is great about Collen

Other duties

Complete work for other ad hoc requests to support the region, as agreed with line manager

Contribute to any post bid lessons learned exercises

Other requirements

Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Additional language skills, including Danish, Swedish, Finnish, or another European language, would be beneficial.

Right to work in Denmark preferred. Support with permit application process will be provided.

Why Collen?

Work as part of a diverse team delivering exceptional quality work. Work on projects and with colleagues across Europe, growing and developing the business.

Join an established business with over 200 years' experience delivering construction projects

Direct mentorship from highly experienced preconstruction leaders and planners

The position carries the opportunity for career progression within the bid management department, planning and wider preconstruction area

Education and professional development support

Opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting projects across Europe, working with engaged enthusiastic colleagues and for some of the biggest global brands

Summary of skills

Willingness to take ownership of the compilation of complex bids

A high attention to detail with an excellent understanding of grammar, editing and proofreading ability

Excellent literacy skills, with an extensive vocabulary

Deadline driven with strong and effective time management skills

Thrive in a busy environment whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to multitask and prioritise workload

Proven bid team involvement (beneficial, not essential)

Methodical working utilizing project management methods

Interest in Graphical presentation & branding (beneficial but not essential)

Do you have questions before applying? Contact Hiring Manager Owain James, [phone] between 0900 and 1600 DK time.

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