Bid Writer

Barclay Meade; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to join their dynamic Business Development team. This critical role involves crafting persuasive responses to tenders for high-value civil engineering projects. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to develop win strategies and produce high-quality submissions. With a hybrid working model and an array of attractive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing business while contributing to exciting infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Medicash health plan

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Referral bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing within civil engineering or construction sectors.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop win strategies and produce tailored bid responses.
• Collaborate with departments to extract relevant information for submissions.
• Conduct market research to enhance the strength of submissions.

Skills

Bid Writing

Editing

Communication Skills

Market Research

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in English, Journalism, or Marketing

Tools

Procurement Platforms (Achilles, Ariba, Jaggaer/Bravo)

AI Writing Tools (Copilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

Bid Writer - Civil Engineering / Plant Hire Sector

Location: Chandlers Ford, Hampshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Contract Type: Permanent Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Are you a talented Bid Writer with a passion for creating compelling, high-impact submissions?

We're proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, industry-leading provider of specialist rental solutions across the UK. As the business continues to grow and win major infrastructure projects, they're now looking to expand their Business Development team with an experienced and driven Bid Writer.

The Opportunity

This is a critical role supporting the tendering and proposal process for high-value civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Tender Manager and a range of subject matter experts, you'll take ownership of crafting persuasive responses to RFIs, PQQs, and ITTs-helping the company win strategically important contracts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop win strategies and produce engaging, tailored bid responses aligned with evaluation criteria.
2. Analyse tender documentation and drive bid planning and kick-off activities.
3. Write, edit, and proofread high-quality submissions with a focus on clarity, tone, and messaging.
4. Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including Operations, HR, Transport, and SHEQ to extract relevant information.
5. Conduct market and competitor research to enhance the strength of submissions.
6. Review feedback and continuously improve bid quality and effectiveness.

About You

1. Proven experience in bid writing within civil engineering, construction, plant hire, or utilities sectors.
2. Degree educated or equivalent-ideally in English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related writing discipline.
3. Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
4. Able to translate complex technical input into clear, persuasive content.
5. Comfortable working autonomously as well as collaboratively within a wider team.
6. Experience using procurement platforms such as Achilles, Ariba, or Jaggaer/Bravo.
7. Familiarity with AI writing tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to support bid development.
8. APMP qualification - desirable but not essential.
9. UK driving licence - preferred.

What's in It for You?

1. Salary up to 50,000 (depending on experience)
2. Company bonus scheme - annual and quarterly
3. Hybrid working model (home/office balance)
4. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
5. Medicash health plan & 24/7 online GP access
6. Pension scheme with employer contributions based on total earnings
7. Life insurance (3x annual salary)
8. Extensive employee discounts & perks platform
9. Referral bonus scheme
10. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

If you're ready to make a real impact in a growing business and contribute to securing some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Rob Dartnell at Barclay Meade.