Bid Writer

Julie Rose Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Bid Writer to join an established engineering company based in Kent. The role is office-based and involves planning, writing, and coordinating bid submissions alongside managing deadlines and relationships. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and organizational skills and experience in the construction industry is preferred. This full-time position offers the chance to shape business development success within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of bid writing and relationship building.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write and coordinate responses to bids and tender submissions.
• Compile and maintain a library of standard documentation.
• Build strong relationships to gather necessary bid information.
• Review submissions for accuracy and quality.

Skills

Organisational skills

Writing ability

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

JRRL are currently seeking a Bid Writer to join their clients dynamic team. Our client is based in Erith, Kent and are a well-established engineering company.

This role will suit someone with strong organisational skills, excellent writing ability, and the drive to deliver high-quality bid submissions that help them win new business.

Permanent Full time Office based (will be working between Erith and Ebbsfleet sites)

Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm

Key responsibilities of the Bid Writer:

• Plan, write and coordinate responses to PQQs, bids, and tender submissions.
• Manage and complete allocated sections of tender documents to deadlines.
• Compile, update, and maintain a library of standard documentation, model answers and case studies.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to gather the information needed to produce winning bids.
• Review submissions to ensure accuracy, quality and alignment with company standards.
• Develop creative and compelling approaches to bid writing and presentation.
• Undertake market research to strengthen bid content and maintain awareness of industry best practice.
• Create/assist with PowerPoint presentations, flow charts, organisation charts and tailored team CVs.
• Support the Business Development team by ensuring website content remains up to date and relevant.
• Assist and report to the Bid Manager, while contributing ideas to enhance the overall bid process.

Personal specification of the Bid Writer:

• A proven track record of bid writing and building long lasting relationships.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in both writing and data input.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong IT literacy including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and ideally Adobe Creative Suite.
• Construction industry experience preferred, though not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping their business development success. You will be part of a supportive team environment, with the chance to make a real impact by producing high-quality winning submissions.

Please apply online!