Bid Writer

Cpl; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bid Writer for a permanent full-time role based in Derry. This position involves full responsibility for bid preparation, writing compelling proposals, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree and at least 2 years of experience in bid writing along with strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 per year, along with additional perks including health insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

On-site gym

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in bid writing required.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders is essential.
• Proven ability to interpret bid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and writing of bid documents and proposals.
• Analyse tender documents to understand client needs.
• Develop tailored responses to prequalification questionnaires.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency including MS Office

Education

Degree level education in relevant fields

Job description

CPL Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with our client for a Bid Writer on a permanent full-time basis, based in Co. Derry

Our client

• One of the country’s most well‑known and successful names in the property development and construction space, with offices across the UK and over 40 years’ experience, multi‑million turnover along with being a multiple award winner.

The role

With a full copy of the Job Spec available on request, the Bid Writer will:

• Have full responsibility for bid preparation and writing, coordination and communication, content development and management, compliance and quality assurance, performance analysis and improvement.
• Analyse tender documents, specifications and requirements to develop a comprehensive understanding of client needs.
• Prepare, structure and write detailed and persuasive proposals, ensuring all bid submissions align with company standards and client specifications.
• Develop tailored responses to prequalification questionnaires (PQQs), invitations to tender (ITTs) and other bid‑related documents.

The person

• Degree level education with focus on Marketing/Media/Law/Construction/Geography/History/Journalism.
• 2 years minimum in bid writing along with excellent communication skills; verbal and written, able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound and demonstrable analytical skills with a proven ability in interpreting bid requirements in turn producing high quality responses tailored to exact requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines and managing multiple workstreams.
• IT proficiency including MS Office suite.
• Current, valid UK driving licence.

On offer

• Salary expected around £35, - £40, per year.
• Health Insurance.
• On‑site gym.
• Training and development opportunities.

To apply, contact Wes McCullough by clicking on the Apply link.

*ONLY CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED*