Technical Bid Writer

Bouygues Travaux Publics SA; Guyancourt; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics is seeking an experienced Technical Bid Writer for its International Proposals Management team. The role focuses on transforming complex technical data into clear, engaging bid narratives in English for a global set of infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with Proposal Managers, engineers and commercial teams, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client requirements while contributing to content strategy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• University degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in bid writing, proposal production or similar.
• Exceptional written English, native or full professional proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, update and edit bid narratives and supporting documentation.
• Translate complex technical and project information into concise, persuasive content.
• Ensure technical content is accurate, consistent and compliant with submission requirements.
• Collaborate with Proposal Managers, Business Developers and technical teams.
• Improve and maintain proposal library content to support multiple bids.

Skills

Bid writing

Proposal management

English writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Visio

Education

University degree in English or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

• PPP delivery

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

Bouygues Travaux Publics delivers some of the world’s most technically challenging civil engineering and infrastructure projects, combining engineering expertise, innovative construction methods and international experience.

As part of its International Proposals Management team, Bouygues Travaux Publics contributes to the business development process by developing high-quality, customised commercial documentation and bid responses for major public and private infrastructure projects around the world.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Bid Writer to join our International Proposals Management team.

Working closely with Proposal Managers, Business Developers and technical teams, you will play a key role in developing clear, compelling and technically accurate bid documentation in English.

You will be responsible for transforming complex technical and commercial information into engaging, well‑structured narratives that respond directly to client requirements and showcase Bouygues Travaux Publics’ expertise, capabilities and value proposition.

The role will cover a broad range of civil engineering and construction activities, including civil works, marine works, tunnels, bridges, roads, geotechnical engineering and multidisciplinary engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Writing & Content Development

Develop, write, update, adapt and edit bid narratives and supporting documentation in line with tender requirements and submission strategies.

Produce clear and compelling content covering a wide range of topics, including:

• Design and engineering capability
• Construction capability and methodologies
• Project and programme management
• Financial capability
• PPP delivery
• Risk management
• Quality management
• Health & safety
• Sustainable development
• Plant and equipment
• Project experience and technical solutions

Translate complex technical and project information into concise, accessible and persuasive content suitable for a range of audiences, from technical specialists to senior decision-makers.

Ensure that all narratives are aligned with the client’s requirements, evaluation criteria and the overall bid strategy.

Technical Accuracy & Quality

Work closely with technical and operational teams to gather, understand and validate the information required for bid submissions.

Ensure technical content is accurate, consistent and appropriately presented throughout proposals.

Review and edit contributions from subject matter experts to ensure clarity, consistency, quality and compliance with submission requirements.

Analyse tender documentation and identify key requirements, themes, evaluation criteria and opportunities that should be reflected in the written response.

Proposal Management & Collaboration

Work closely with Proposal Managers and the wider International Proposals Management team throughout the bid production process.

Interface with Business Development, Engineering, Construction, Commercial and other technical teams to solicit and develop relevant content.

Contribute to proposal planning, content development and review processes, often working across multiple bids and competing priorities.

Collaborate with the extended proposal management team to improve and maintain the existing proposal library, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant and up to date.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute actively to discussions within the Proposal Management team and share ideas for improving the quality and efficiency of bid production.

Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, tools, templates and proposal content.

Support the development of best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team’s ways of working.

Essential Skills & Experience

• University degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar technical writing, bid writing or proposal production role.
• Exceptional written English, with native-speaker level or full professional proficiency.
• Previous experience working in a bid production environment.
• Strong ability to analyse and understand client requirements and tender documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to write and structure complex technical information in a clear, concise and engaging way.
• Strong attention to detail, with a rigorous approach to accuracy, consistency and document quality.
• Excellent planning, coordination and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Basic understanding of French would be an advantage.
• Professional experience in the public infrastructure or civil engineering sector would be an asset.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience producing bids for major infrastructure, civil engineering or construction projects.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Knowledge of major infrastructure sectors such as tunnels, bridges, roads, marine works or geotechnical engineering.
• Experience working on international tenders and complex public or private procurement processes.
• Familiarity with proposal libraries, content management systems and structured bid production processes.
• Understanding of PPP projects and/or major infrastructure delivery models.
• Experience developing executive summaries, project descriptions and value propositions for senior client audiences.

Location

The role will be based at Bouygues Travaux Publics' premises, with the flexibility to work from home two days per week.

Physical presence at our premises will be required three days per week.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join an experienced International Proposals Management team and contribute directly to the development of major infrastructure projects around the world.

You will work at the intersection of engineering, construction and business development, collaborating with specialists across a wide range of disciplines and gaining exposure to some of the industry's most complex and innovative civil engineering projects.

At Bouygues Travaux Publics, our teams are driven by a strong corporate culture and shared values of Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion.