Bid Writer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking a Bid Executive to support tendering across civil engineering & infrastructure. You will coordinate bid submissions, liaise with internal teams and ensure timely, high-quality responses. This role offers exposure to major infrastructure projects and potential career development within a growing practice.

The ideal candidate has bid/tendering experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Previous bid, tendering, proposals or business development support experience.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, utilities, transmission or infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Strong written communication and document preparation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Confident liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the preparation of tender submissions, PQQs, ITTs and RFPs.
• Manage bid documentation, ensuring all information is accurate, consistent and submitted on time.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather technical, commercial and operational information.
• Assist with the development and production of high-quality bid responses and supporting documents.
• Maintain bid libraries, templates and company information to ensure content is kept up to date.
• Monitor tender portals and identify relevant opportunities.
• Track bid deadlines, submission requirements and progress across multiple opportunities.
• Support the preparation of presentations and supporting materials for client submissions.
• Ensure all submissions comply with client requirements and internal processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in bid processes and submission quality.

Skills

Bid/Tendering

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder Liaison

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bid Executive - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Location: Scotland
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bid Executive to join a well-established organisation operating within the civil engineering, utilities, transmission and infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the preparation, coordination and submission of high-quality tenders, bids and proposals. Working closely with commercial, operational and business development teams, you will help ensure submissions are professionally presented, commercially competitive and delivered within agreed deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous bid or tendering experience who is looking to develop their career within a growing infrastructure business.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the preparation of tender submissions, PQQs, ITTs and RFPs.

• Manage bid documentation, ensuring all information is accurate, consistent and submitted on time.

• Liaise with internal departments to gather technical, commercial and operational information.

• Assist with the development and production of high-quality bid responses and supporting documents.

• Maintain bid libraries, templates and company information to ensure content is kept up to date.

• Monitor tender portals and identify relevant opportunities.

• Track bid deadlines, submission requirements and progress across multiple opportunities.

• Support the preparation of presentations and supporting materials for client submissions.

• Ensure all submissions comply with client requirements and internal processes.

• Contribute to continuous improvements in bid processes and submission quality.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a bid, tendering, proposals or business development support role.

• Experience within construction, civil engineering, utilities, transmission or infrastructure would be advantageous.

• Strong written communication and document preparation skills.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

• Confident liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join an established and growing infrastructure business, supporting a busy pipeline of work across a range of sectors.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their bid management experience, work alongside experienced commercial and operational teams and play a key role in supporting future business growth.