Bid Writer

MTS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering organization near West Drayton is looking for an experienced Bid Writer to create persuasive and high-quality tender submissions. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 4 years' experience in bid writing within the engineering or construction sectors. Key responsibilities include producing tailored responses for tenders and collaborating with technical teams. The position offers a company pension scheme, various discounts, and a flexible work-from-home arrangement, 2–3 days a week.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts and cashback benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a bid writing or tendering role.
• Strong track record in engineering or construction bidding.
• Exceptional written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce tailored written responses for tenders.
• Translate complex information into clear content.
• Collaborate with technical teams for accurate bid information.

Skills

Persuasive writing

Technical understanding

Project management

Attention to detail

Written English proficiency

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

BID WRITER – Engineering / Construction Sector

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

Location: Near West Drayton - West London

(Hybrid: Work from home 2–3 days per week)

We are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join a well-established engineering organisation near West Drayton, This role suits someone with a strong technical background and a proven ability to produce persuasive, high-scoring tender submissions within the engineering, construction or civils sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Produce tailored written responses for tenders
• Translate complex engineering or construction information into clear, compelling content.
• Create original, bespoke responses without copying and pasting.
• Condense lengthy technical information into concise, high-quality answers.
• Collaborate with technical teams to gather accurate bid information.
• Work towards achieving top tender scoring, especially for council submissions.
• Manage multiple deadlines and contribute to 10–12 bids per quarter.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a bid writer or similar tendering role.
• A strong, proven track record in engineering, construction or civils bidding.
• Exceptional written English with persuasive writing skills.
• Technically confident, able to understand and explain engineering concepts.
• Highly organised, detail-driven and disciplined under deadlines.
• Strong communication, editing and project-management skills.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification preferred.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working – 2 to 3 days from home per week.
• Monday–Friday, Between 8.30am to 5pm
• Company pension scheme.
• Discounts and cashback benefits, including gym and shopping offers.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and green car scheme.
• Easy access via public transport.

If you are a motivated Bid Writer with technical expertise and a history of producing high-quality submissions, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Andrea on 07999 108785.