Bid / Copy Writer

Meridian Business Support; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist is looking for a Bid Writer in Greater London. In this role, you will collaborate with teams to create competitive bids in plant hire and construction sectors. You must have proven experience in bid writing, with a strong understanding of tendering processes and various procurement platforms. The position includes a competitive salary up to £59,965, private medical cover, a pension scheme, and 25 days of holiday along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £59,965 + bonus scheme

Private medical cover & Medicash scheme

Pension contributions based on total earnings

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing, with a preference for plant hire, construction, civil engineering, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes and legislation is essential.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the bid team during RFI, PQQ, and ITT phases.
• Review tender documents and produce high-scoring submissions.
• Write persuasive, well-structured narratives tailored to client needs.

Skills

Bid writing

Writing and editing

Knowledge of tendering processes

Familiarity with procurement platforms

Proficient in AI tools

Education

APMP qualification

Tools

Achilles

Ariba

Jaggaer Bravo Solutions

Job description

About the Role

If you thrive on writing persuasive narratives and collaborating across teams, this is your chance to influence success at every stage of the tender process.

Youll work closely with the Tender Manager and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality, competitive bids that win.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the bid team during RFI, PQQ, and ITT phases to develop winning strategies.
• Review tender documents and produce professional, high-scoring submissions.
• Liaise with subject matter experts and analyse external data to strengthen responses.
• Write persuasive, well-structured narratives tailored to client needs.
• Drive improvements in tender processes and proactively address gaps.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in bid writing (plant hire, construction, civil engineering, water, or similar industries preferred).
• Strong understanding of tendering processes and legislation (Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, Public Contracts Regulations 2015).
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (Achilles, Ariba, Jaggaer Bravo Solutions).
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills.
• Proficient in AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT.
• APMP qualification (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary up to £59,965 + bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover & Medicash scheme.
• Pension contributions based on total earnings.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Hybrid working (2 days WFH, 3 days office)

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an employment business for this vacancy.