Bid Writer

Kiota Recruitment; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pump solutions business in Chandler's Ford seeks an experienced Bid Writer to enhance its Business Development team. In this role, you will craft high-quality tender responses across various frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with client priorities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in bid writing and a collaborative approach. This opportunity offers a chance to directly impact commercial success through compelling submissions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing and content development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
• Strong analytical skills to assess tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive, high-scoring submissions.
• Tailor existing bid collateral to meet client requirements.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate responses.

Skills

Bid writing

Content development

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

We are working with the UK’s leading pump solutions business seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join their growing Business Development function.

This role is based from the Chandlers Ford head office.

This is a key role at the centre of the company’s commercial success, responsible for crafting compelling and compliant tender responses across major water, construction, and public infrastructure frameworks.

The position combines hands‑on bid writing and content development with proactive improvement of future submissions, ensuring each proposal is commercially strong, technically accurate, and strategically aligned.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Tender Manager through RFI, PQQ, and ITT stages to develop persuasive, high‑scoring submissions
• Review tender documentation and allocate specific questions within the team, ensuring quality and consistency of all responses
• Tailor existing bid collateral to meet client requirements, gathering new information from stakeholders when required
• Collaborate with departments including Operations, SHEQ, Transport, HR, and Commercial to produce data‑backed and accurate responses
• Ensure all submissions align with Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Write, edit, and proof compelling technical and commercial content that reflects company strengths and client priorities
• Analyse feedback from previous tenders to identi...