Bid Writer

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Bid Writer for a 3-month fixed-term contract in social housing. The role focuses on crafting persuasive PQQ and ITT responses, case studies, and maintaining the bid content library, while coordinating with operational teams to ensure high-quality submissions.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage tight deadlines, and contribute to business development initiatives. The position is London-based with pro rata salary based on £45,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have bid writing experience within construction or social housing.
• Excellent written communication, grammar and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
• Competent IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• A self-motivated, adaptable and independent approach.

Responsibilities

• Write persuasive responses for PQQs, ITTs and case studies.
• Manage multiple submissions and competing deadlines.
• Maintain and improve the bid content library.
• Ensure consistency across brand messaging and tone of voice.
• Work with operational teams to gather technical information.
• Support wider business development and growth objectives.

Skills

Bid writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

APMP Foundation certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bid Writer – Social Housing 3-Month FTC

Our client, an established contractor within the social housing sector, is looking for an experienced Bid Writer to join the business on a three-month fixed-term contract.

Salary: £45,000 per annum, pro rata

You will produce compelling responses for PQQs and ITTs, develop case studies, maintain the bid content library and collaborate with operational teams to deliver high-quality submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Write persuasive responses for PQQs, ITTs and case studies


• Manage multiple submissions and competing deadlines


• Maintain and improve the bid content library


• Ensure consistency across brand messaging and tone of voice


• Work with operational teams to gather technical information


• Support wider business development and growth objectives

What We’re Looking For

• Previous bid writing experience within construction or social housing


• Excellent written communication, grammar and attention to detail


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines


• Effective stakeholder management and teamwork skills


• Competent IT and Microsoft Office skills


• A self-motivated, adaptable and independent approach

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification


• APMP Foundation certification