Bid Writer

EA Associates; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor in Colchester is seeking an experienced Bid Writer. The successful candidate will produce high-quality tender submissions for public sector contracts, manage the full bid lifecycle, and coordinate input from stakeholders. An ideal applicant has extensive construction experience, particularly in public sector bidding, and strong written communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary around £50,000 per annum and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer within the construction industry.
• Strong background in writing public sector contracts.
• Excellent written English tailored for different clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of PQQs, SQs, and ITT submissions.
• Produce compliant written responses aligned with evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate input from internal stakeholders and manage bid programmes.

Skills

Bid Writing

Public Sector Contracts

Construction Processes

Strong Written English

Organizational Skills

Job description

The Client

A well-established and respected construction contractor operating across the public and private sectors, with a strong track record of securing and delivering framework and tendered work. With a consistent pipeline of opportunities and a focus on quality, compliance and delivery, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Bid Writer to support continued growth.

The Role

As Bid Writer, you’ll take responsibility for producing high-quality, compliant and compelling tender submissions for public sector contracts. Working closely with senior management, pre-construction and operational teams, you’ll manage the full bid lifecycle — from PQQ and SQ responses through to full ITT submissions. This is a senior role suited to someone with extensive construction industry experience and a proven background in public sector bidding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of PQQs, SQs and ITT submissions for public sector construction tenders.
• Produce clear, persuasive and fully compliant written responses aligned to evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate input from internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and consistency across submissions.
• Develop and maintain bid libraries, case studies and standard responses.
• Review tender documentation to identify risks, opportunities and key client drivers.
• Manage bid programmes and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Support post-tender reviews and continuous improvement of bid quality and win rates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer within the construction industry is essential.
• Strong background in writing for public sector contracts, frameworks and compliant tenders.
• Excellent written English with the ability to tailor content to different clients and evaluation models.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, terminology and project delivery.
• Highly organised, detail‑driven and comfortable working to tight deadlines.
• Confident working independently and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Salary & Package

Salary circa £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Long-term, stable role within an established contractor.

Opportunity to take ownership of the bid function and make a real impact on business growth.

Supportive and professional working environment.

What to do next

If you’re an experienced construction Bid Writer with a strong public sector background and are looking for your next challenge, we’d like to hear from you. Apply via the link below and we’ll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.