Bid Writer

360 Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

360 Recruitment is recruiting a Bid Writer for a Derby-based, hybrid role within a leading civil engineering and specialist contracting business. You will support the bid process from opportunity through to final submission, drafting compelling responses that communicate capabilities and value.

The role collaborates with operations, commercial and technical teams; responsibilities include writing tender submissions, coordinating inputs, maintaining the bid library and helping identify

Qualifications

• Experience in a Bid Writer/Proposal Writer role.
• Construction, civil engineering or related sector experience.
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience producing tender responses and pre-qualification submissions.
• Collaborative approach with stakeholders across the business.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing and reviewing high-quality bid and tender submissions.
• Producing engaging content for PQQs, ITTs, SQs and framework submissions.
• Coordinating bid responses from internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Ensuring submissions are completed accurately and in line with client requirements.
• Maintaining and developing the bid library and supporting documentation.
• Helping to identify win themes and key differentiators within submissions.
• Managing multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the bid function.

Skills

Written communication

Proofreading

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Job description

Bid Writer

Location: Derby, hybrid working
Salary: £37,500 - £43,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading civil engineering and specialist contracting business that delivers complex projects across the UK. Operating principally as a Principal Contractor, the company has built an excellent reputation within demolition, industrial dismantling, earthworks, remediation and water infrastructure projects.

With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work across the petrochemical, nuclear, industrial, rail and commercial sectors, they are looking to strengthen their Pre-Construction team with the appointment of a Bid Writer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join an established business where you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality bid submissions for major projects and frameworks.

The Role

As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for supporting the bid process from initial opportunity identification through to final submission. Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams, you will develop compelling and compliant written responses that effectively communicate the company's capabilities, experience and value proposition.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Writing, editing and reviewing high-quality bid and tender submissions
• Producing engaging content for PQQs, ITTs, SQs and framework submissions
• Coordinating bid responses from internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Ensuring submissions are completed accurately and in line with client requirements
• Maintaining and developing the bid library and supporting documentation
• Helping to identify win themes and key differentiators within submissions
• Managing multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the bid function

About You

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Previous experience in a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or similar role
• Experience working within construction, civil engineering or a related sector
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience producing tender responses and pre-qualification submissions
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile infrastructure and industrial projects
• Career development within a growing and well-respected contractor
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.