Bid and Proposals Writer

Clancy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Southampton is seeking an experienced Bid & Proposals Writer to create industry-leading proposals and submissions. You'll work closely with various stakeholders and engage with clients to understand their needs, ensuring innovative and compliant bid documents. A successful track record in bid writing, particularly in utilities or construction, is essential. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance (24-26 days)

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle-to-work schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Significant and successful bid/proposal writing experience, preferably in utilities or construction sectors.
• Ability to develop win themes and lead workshops.
• Effective communicator with a teamwork-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Bid Manager to develop win themes.
• Lead storyboard workshops with the bid team.
• Develop proposals with key stakeholders.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs.

Skills

Bid/proposal writing experience

Great communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

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That’s why we need people like you, to help us achieve our goals.

We have a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Bid & Proposals Writer to join our growing team, inspiring and collaborating with like-minded colleagues to create industry-leading proposals and bid submissions that drive innovation and business growth.

Here are some of the activities you'll be involved in...

• Work with the Bid Manager to develop win themes
• Lead storyboard workshops with the bid team
• Develop proposals with operations, H&S, commercial, design, innovations, and other key stakeholders
• Assist in developing the bid structure
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and values
• Gather evidence to answer PQQ questions
• Edit content to ensure compliance with current proposal offerings
• Present technical information clearly, including graphics
• Design, write, and edit bid documents
• Maintain accurate records and save materials to a bid library
• Support bid submission processes and meet deadlines

We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate...

We’re looking for original thinkers who enjoy innovative approaches, balancing exciting proposals with safety considerations.

Significant and successful bid/proposal writing experience is essential, preferably within the utilities or construction sectors. You should be a great communicator, inquisitive, and able to encourage teamwork.

Our Company

At Clancy, we work smarter, greener, and use our imagination every day.

Our purpose is to make life better for growing families by providing essential services like drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses.

We are one of the UK's largest family-owned construction companies, caring about our people, clients, and the environment.

What Next

Apply now! We aim to respond within two weeks. If you haven't heard from us, feel free to follow up — we value keeping our promises.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, healthcare, holiday allowance (24-26 days), and perks through Clancy Xtras, including discounts at major retailers, cycle-to-work schemes, and an Employee Assistance Programme.