Bid Writer

Daniel Owen Ltd.; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A leading construction firm in England seeks an experienced Bid Writer to join their Proposals Team. The role involves managing and delivering persuasive tender submissions by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include gathering information, crafting tailored responses, and ensuring timely submissions. Applicants must have a strong background in bid writing, communication skills, and a solid understanding of the construction industry. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally within construction, housing or regeneration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and bid lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with internal disciplines to gather technical, operational and commercial information.
• Writing clear, concise and compelling responses tailored to client requirements.
• Ensuring all submissions are delivered on time and fully compliant.

Skills

Bid writing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

APMP Foundation qualification

Minimum two years' experience in technical writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Visio

Job description

Bid Writer
Location: Loughton
Industry: Building and Construction
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

Our client seeking a Bid Writer to join their Proposals Team within the Pre-Construction department. This role will support regional teams in producing compelling, compliant, and high-quality submissions across a diverse range of schemes including development, new build, fire remediation, decarbonisation and retrofit works.

The Role

The Bid Writer will play a key role in managing and delivering persuasive, client-focused tender submissions. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure bids are strategically structured, technically robust and aligned with client scoring criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with internal disciplines to gather technical, operational and commercial information for proposal content
• Writing clear, concise and compelling responses tailored to client requirements
• Strategically planning and managing quality responses to maximise scoring potential
• Refining and editing contributions from technical teams to ensure clarity and compliance
• Developing and maintaining response libraries and standardised formats
• Producing high-quality, visually engaging submission documents using Microsoft Office and design platforms such as InDesign or Canva
• Preparing presentation materials for interviews and bid pitches
• Continuously improving submission quality through feedback and innovation
• Ensuring all submissions are delivered on time and fully compliant

Requirements

• APMP Foundation qualification
• Proven experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally within construction, housing or regeneration
• Minimum two years' experience in technical writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare tailored submissions aligned with strategic and client objectives
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign, Canva and Visio advantageous
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and bid lifecycle
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Package includes:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free on-site parking