Bid Writer

STRABAG UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

Pension (9%)

Professional membership

25 days holiday

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking a Bid Writer to develop high-quality, compliant tender content for bids and proposals. You’ll work with Pre-Construction/ Bid Managers and SMEs to craft persuasive submissions that meet client requirements and evaluation criteria.

You will research, interview experts and translate complex project information into customer-focused responses, ensuring consistency with company branding and standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing compliant tender content in construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Ability to absorb, analyse and structure complex information and translate it into compelling customer-focused responses.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills with the ability to work with technical and operational teams.
• Excellent written English, grammar, sentence structure and meticulous layout attention.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, MS Teams and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• APMP Foundation Certification or equivalent.
• Degree-level qualification in Business, Engineering, Construction, English or related field.
• Professional membership in CIOB, ICE, RICS, APM or equivalent.
• Experience operating within structured work-winning content libraries or knowledge management hubs.

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality PQQ and tender responses, bid-specific case studies and supporting evidence.
• Conducting detailed question analysis and developing clear response plans addressing client requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Researching and interviewing technical, operational and business experts to translate complex information into persuasive responses.
• Collaborating with SMEs and contributors to ensure content is well-structured and brand-aligned.
• Supporting win strategy, storyboarding and writing workshops for bid narratives.
• Participating in editorial reviews and implementing feedback to improve content.
• Managing writing workload and deadlines to meet milestones and submission dates.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of content libraries and post-tender reviews.

Skills

Tender writing

Question analysis

Collaboration

Organisation

Written English

Time management

Content development

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering

APMP Foundation Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

MS Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

At STRABAG, around 86,000 people worldwide work together on progress. Our projects are characterised by uniqueness and individual strengths, just as each of our employees is. Whether in building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or specialist services, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that create lasting value for our clients and communities.

About the Role:

An integral part of the Pre-Construction Team, the Bid Writer is responsible for developing high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused written content for tenders and proposals. This role is focused on execution and collaborative delivery, working under the guidance of Pre-Construction/Bid Managers and collaborating closely with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the creation of winning submissions.

Requirements:

• Developing high-quality PQQ and tender responses, bid specific case studies and supporting evidence through question analysis, answer planning, writing, and editing.
• Conducting detailed question analysis and developing clear response plans that address client requirements, scoring criteria, evaluation methodologies and preferences.
• Researching and interviewing technical, operational and business function experts to gather information and translate complex project and technical information into clear, persuasive and customer-focused responses.
• Working collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other contributors to develop content that is well structured, easy to understand, aligned with customer terminology and consistent with company brand.
• Supporting win strategy, win-theme, storyboarding and writing workshops, contributing ideas and evidence to the development of the overall bid narrative.
• Participating in internal review meetings and responding constructively to editorial feedback, incorporating agreed review comments to improve written content.
• Managing own writing workload and allocated responses to meet internal review milestones and final submission deadlines.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and best practice, maintaining high-quality content within work-winning libraries, and participating in post-tender reviews and lessons learned.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Proven experience writing and structuring compliant tender content within construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to absorb, analyse and structure complex information and translate it into compelling customer-focused responses.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships with technical and operational teams.
• Strong organisation skills with a track record of managing workloads to hit internal intermediate deadlines.
• Excellent written English, grammar, sentence structure, and meticulous attention to layout detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, MS Teams and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• APMP Foundation Certification or equivalent
• Degree-level qualification in Business, Engineering, Construction, English, or a related field.
• Professional membership in a relevant institution (e.g., CIOB, ICE, RICS, APM).
• Specific writing exposure within major transport, tunnelling, energy, utilities, or major construction & infrastructure frameworks.
• Experience operating within structured work-winning content libraries or knowledge management hubs.

What You Stand To Gain:

• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension, professional membership and 25 days holiday
• We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.