Bid Writer

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure organisation in the UK is seeking a talented Bid Writer to join their team. This role involves collaborating with experts to produce high-quality bids for prestigious projects. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and proven experience in bid writing, preferably within the construction sector. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development while working on impactful projects that enhance communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Proposal Specialist, preferably in construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with tender processes, RFPs, RFQs, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review bidding opportunities from clients and tender platforms.
• Prepare and submit expressions of interest in line with client requirements.
• Oversee the full tender submission process and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain a repository of exemplar answers and supporting materials.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to translate technical information

Job description

Are you a Bid Writer or Proposals Coordinator looking for opportunities for progression?

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Bid Writer to join a leading construction and infrastructure organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by shaping and winning contracts that drive the organisation's growth. You will be at the heart of the business, collaborating with technical experts, project teams, and senior leaders to produce high-quality, persuasive bids that showcase the organisation's capabilities and expertise.

You will work on high-value, large-scale projects across a diverse portfolio, gaining exposure to multiple sectors, including commercial, infrastructure, and civil engineering.

You will be instrumental in influencing business growth, helping secure projects that shape the built environment.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy, with the opportunity to lead and develop the end-to-end bid process.

You will collaborate with talented, motivated colleagues in a supportive and innovative environment that values professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor and review bidding opportunities from clients and across various tender platforms.
• Assess tender opportunities in collaboration with senior management prior to decision-making.
• Prepare and submit expressions of interest in line with client requirements.
• Oversee the full tender and prequalification submission process, including:
  • Understanding all aspects of the bidding process, timelines, submission formats, and requirements.
  • Managing tender clarifications, updates, and revisions.
  • Distributing tender documents and updates to relevant teams.
• Coordinating bid schedules and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assigning responsibilities for written and technical contributions, engaging in-house experts and collecting supporting evidence.
• Liaising with designers, consultants, and supply chain partners, reviewing and refining their input to ensure high-quality bid responses.
• Reviewing and checking all documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Ensuring timely submission of prequalification questionnaires (PQQs) and tenders.
• Develop and maintain a repository of exemplar answers, staff CVs, and other supporting materials for future bids.
• Attend client briefings, buyer meetings, and other relevant industry engagements.
• Deliver presentations and represent the organisation at events as required.
• Manage online directory and listing profiles, keeping information current and accurate.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Specialist, or similar role, preferably in construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, persuasive language.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with tender processes, RFPs, RFQs, and compliance requirements.

What We Offer

• The chance to work on prestigious, high-profile projects that shape communities and infrastructure.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work culture with opportunities for career growth.
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to senior leadership and the chance to influence strategic business decisions.

If you are looking to kick on and shape you're career, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.