Bid Writer

3Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Opportunities for professional develop

Subsidised professional memberships

Job summary

3Search is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to join our client, a private construction business, in a hybrid role. You will develop PQQs, ITTs and tender submissions, translating technical information into persuasive content that showcases project experience and value.

Working with estimators, planners and design managers, you will manage clarifications, procurement portals and client correspondence, contributing to high-quality bids, especially for social housing projects, and helping to maintain

Qualifications

• 3+ years' bid writing experience within the construction sector.
• Proven experience preparing and submitting high-quality tender responses.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders to develop technical content.
• Exposure to bidding across social housing projects.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• APMP or a relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Write, review and edit compelling, client-focused responses for PQQs, ITTs and tender submissions.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, engaging content tailored to individual clients.
• Manage clarification questions, procurement portals and client correspondence.
• Maintain and develop bid content, including case studies, CVs and project sheets.
• Ensure all documentation is professionally presented and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Support the preparation of interview presentations and submission materials.
• Work collaboratively with estimators, planners, design managers, commercial teams and directors to gather technical information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and bid process enhancements.

Skills

Bid writing

Editing

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisation

Job description

Bid Writer

Location: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Salary: Competitive

About the Company

Our client is a privately owned construction business with an annual turnover exceeding £150 million. With a strong focus on putting clients first, they are committed to delivering high-quality projects and building lasting relationships, with the ambition to be the construction partner of choice for their clients.

The Role

As Bid Writer, you will play a key role in developing high-quality PQQs, ITTs and tender submissions, translating technical information into engaging content that demonstrates the company's expertise and value.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will help deliver persuasive bids that meet client requirements, showcase project experience and support the company's continued success, particularly across social housing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, review and edit compelling, client-focused responses for PQQs, ITTs and tender submissions.


• Translate complex technical information into clear, engaging content tailored to individual clients.


• Manage clarification questions, procurement portals and client correspondence.


• Maintain and develop bid content, including case studies, CVs and project sheets.


• Ensure all documentation is professionally presented and aligned with brand guidelines.


• Support the preparation of interview presentations and submission materials.


• Work collaboratively with estimators, planners, design managers, commercial teams and directors to gather technical information.


• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and bid process enhancements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years' bid writing experience within the construction sector.


• Proven experience preparing and submitting high-quality tender responses.


• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.


• Experience working with internal stakeholders to develop technical content.


• Exposure to bidding across social housing projects.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.


• APMP or a relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.


• Pension scheme.


• Opportunities for professional development.


• Subsidised professional memberships.