Bid Writer

Kilnbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilnbridge is seeking a talented Bid Writer to join our growing Preconstruction team. You will help secure complex UK construction, engineering and infrastructure projects by creating compelling, compliant tender content and evaluating client requirements.

You will work with technical experts and commercial colleagues to craft persuasive responses, develop case studies and maintain bid libraries for ongoing, high‑quality submissions across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or similar role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, persuasive bid content.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality tender responses, PQQs and framework submissions tailored to client needs.
• Review documentation to identify key requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, planning, commercial and HSEQ teams for content.
• Write, edit, proofread and format bid content for clarity and professional presentation.
• Develop and maintain case studies, project profiles and bid library content.

Skills

Bid writing

Proposal writing

Editing

Content development

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Tools

EDMS platforms

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK's leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country's most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project's needs.

We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

If you want to develop your expertise, contribute to technically challenging projects and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

We're looking for a talented and motivated Bid Writer to join our growing Preconstruction team and help secure some of the UK's most exciting and complex construction, engineering and infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping winning submissions, working alongside technical experts, operational leaders and commercial specialists to showcase Kilnbridge's expertise and project delivery capability. If you enjoy creating compelling content, influencing outcomes and being part of a high-performing team, this role offers exposure to major opportunities that help shape the built environment across the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing high-quality, compelling and compliant tender responses, PQQ submissions and framework applications tailored to individual client requirements.
• Reviewing tender documentation to identify key client requirements, evaluation criteria and submission deliverables.
• Working closely with operational, engineering, planning, commercial and HSEQ teams to gather information and develop persuasive, client-focused responses.
• Writing, editing, proofreading and formatting bid content to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy and a professional standard of presentation.
• Developing and maintaining case studies, project profiles, capability statements, CVs and bid library content that showcase our experience and expertise.
• Supporting bid planning activities, win theme development, client research and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conducting quality assurance reviews to ensure submissions are fully compliant and submitted to the highest standard.
• Producing presentations, interview materials and other client-facing documents that support successful work-winning activities.
• Supporting the ongoing development of bid libraries, model answers and knowledge databases to strengthen future submissions.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or similar role, ideally within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or a related sector.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with a strong eye for detail and quality.
• The ability to understand technical information and transform it into clear, engaging and persuasive content.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience producing tender responses, presentations, case studies and other business-critical proposal content.
• A confident communicator who enjoys collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the business.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience using document management systems, EDMS platforms or client portals would be advantageous.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for producing high-quality work that makes a difference.
• Alignment with Kilnbridge's values of Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments working with our customers to support the delivery of projects across the country.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day. This has created a workforce that has earned recognition on the Financial Times and Statista's Best UK employers 2026 list.

If you're driven by pride in your work, inspired by technical challenge and motivated to help deliver projects that shape communities across the UK, you will thrive at Kilnbridge.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.