Bid Writer

Luddon Construction; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Luddon Construction Limited in Glasgow requires a proactive Bid Writer to support production, coordination and structured written quality submissions for tender opportunities.

You will interpret tender documentation, manage formatting and version control, ensure compliance with portal requirements and deadlines, and develop clear, compelling bid content with a consistent tone across documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven bid writing experience in construction or similar.
• Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with PQQ/ITT and tender content is desirable.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing quality tender submissions.
• Interpret tender docs and client instructions to identify requirements.
• Manage formatting, version control and document layout for final submissions.
• Ensure documents adhere to portal requirements, word counts and protocols.
• Develop, write and edit bid content with consistent tone and formatting.
• Liaise with Estimating, Business Development, HSQE, Operations and Project Delivery teams for inputs.
• Maintain staff CVs, Case Studies and project data sheets for tenders.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proof-reading

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in English/Business/Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

To assist in the production, co-ordination and structured written quality submissions for tenders.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Work with the Bid Manager and wider bid team in the overall production of quality tender submissions.
• Interpret tender documentation, specifications and client instructions to identify key submission requirements, evaluation criteria and scoring methodology.
• Manage formatting, version control, document layout and production for final tender submissions.
• Ensure tender documents adhere to portal requirements, word counts, formats, and submission protocols.
• Produce clear, compelling and compliant quality answers in line with tender deadlines.
• Develop, write and edit bid content, ensuring consistent tone, messaging and formatting across all documentation.
• Liaise with Estimating, Business Development, HSQE, Operations and Project Delivery teams to obtain bid inputs.
• Complete PQQ, RFI, Contractor Competence and On-boarding documentation as required.
• Maintain and update staff CVs, Project Data Sheets and Case Studies for tender submissions.
• Take ownership of the tender information library/bank and ensure content is accurate, updated and compliant with current standards.
• Assist in the production and formatting of post-tender presentations.

Person Specification:

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree/HND/HNC in English/Business/Marketing or equivalent is desirable
• Strong understanding of PQQ/ITT and competitive tendering processes within the Construction industry.
• Experience producing technical written content with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software is desirable

Experience

• Proven track record of successful bid writing in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating and developing tender submissions, case studies and CVs.
• Understanding of public/private procurement and evaluation criteria.

Skills

• Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
• Strong time management and ability to work to fixed deadlines.
• Confident in liaising with stakeholders and gathering information.
• High level of document formatting and presentation competency.

Attributes

• Detail-focused, organised and self-motivated.
• Collaborative, adaptable and proactive under pressure.
• Commercially aware with client-focused mindset.

Luddon Construction Limited
Registered in Scotland: SC057943