Bid Writer

Brandon James Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

On-site parking

Supportive bid team

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd in Romford is seeking a Bid Writer to join its established construction team. You will own tender submissions, develop high-quality bids for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and public buildings, and collaborate with operations and commercial teams to gather information.

The role requires strong written English, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines across multiple submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and compiling construction bids.
• Experience in construction, refurbishment, or social housing sectors.
• Strong written English and attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple submissions.

Responsibilities

• Writing, developing and completing high-quality tender submissions.
• Producing bids for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Social Housing and Public Building projects.
• Completing PQQs and supporting wider pre-construction submissions.
• Reviewing tender documents and identifying key client requirements.
• Working with operational and commercial teams to gather information.
• Developing clear, persuasive and tailored written responses.
• Managing individual submissions and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Maintaining bid content for future submissions.
• Supporting the wider bid team and Bid Manager when required.

Skills

Bid writing

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Written English

Deadline driven

Independent worker

Job description

Bid Writer - Construction

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

An established construction contractor is looking for a Bid Writer to join its friendly and experienced team based in Romford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Bid Writer who enjoys taking ownership of submissions while working within a supportive, collaborative environment. The business has a strong track record of delivering projects for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Universities and other public-sector clients, and continues to secure new work through competitive tenders and framework agreements.

The Bid Writer will be joining an established, owner-managed construction business with a turnover of approximately £14m and a team of around 25 people.

The Bid Writer's Role

The Bid Writer will be responsible for:

• Writing, developing and completing high-quality tender submissions
• Producing bids for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Social Housing and Public Building projects
• Completing PQQs and supporting wider pre-construction submissions
• Reviewing tender documents and identifying key client requirements
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to gather relevant information
• Developing clear, persuasive and tailored written responses
• Managing individual submissions and ensuring deadlines are achieved
• Maintaining and developing bid content for future submissions
• Supporting the wider bid team and Bid Manager when required

The Bid Writer

The successful Bid Writer will ideally have:

• Previous experience writing and compiling construction-related bids
• Experience within construction, refurbishment, social housing, maintenance or a similar sector
• Strong written English and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good computer literacy and experience working with tender documentation
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• A good understanding of the construction industry
• The ability to manage deadlines and multiple submissions
• A proactive approach and the ability to hit the ground running

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 - £50,000
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• Company pension
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• On-site parking
• Supportive and established bid team
• Friendly, close-knit working environment
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing construction business

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