Bid Writer

Hyreus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyreus are recruiting for an experienced Bid Writer in London to join a respected construction and infrastructure business. You will craft high-quality responses for PQQs, tenders and other submissions, ensuring content is clear, compliant and tailored to demanding clients.

You will work with Bid Managers, Business Development teams and subject matter experts to develop technical and commercial narratives, and help present submissions visually with graphics and case studies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing bid responses for PQQs, tenders or proposals.
• Experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or built environment sectors.
• Strong editing, proofreading and document formatting skills.
• Able to translate complex information into clear, persuasive content.
• Experience collaborating with bid managers, technical experts and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written responses for PQQs, tenders and other work-winning submissions.
• Develop compelling, client-focused responses that demonstrate project experience and proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with Bid Managers, Business Development and subject matter experts to refine bid content.
• Review requirements to ensure responses address questions and evaluation criteria.
• Storyboard and contribute to bid kick-off and progress meetings.
• Research and adapt content to create relevant, bespoke responses.
• Coordinate and edit content from internal stakeholders and technical specialists.
• Proofread and format submission documents to a high standard.
• Support the production of case studies, CVs and project references.
• Develop graphics such as flow charts and organisation charts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal work-winning processes and document management.

Skills

Bid writing

Tender submissions

Construction industry knowledge

Editing & proofreading

Stakeholder collaboration

Storyboarding & visuals

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Hyreus are currently recruiting for an experienced Bid Writer to join an established and highly regarded construction and infrastructure business in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong writer with experience within the construction, civil engineering or built environment sectors to join a professional Work Winning team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and producing high-quality written responses for PQQs, tenders and other work-winning submissions, ensuring content is clear, compelling, compliant and tailored to the requirements of demanding clients.

The role will involve working closely with Bid Managers, Business Development teams, subject matter experts and wider project teams to develop strong technical and commercial narratives. You will also contribute to the visual presentation of submissions, including graphics, diagrams, organisation charts, case studies and supporting project information.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written responses for PQQs, tenders and other work-winning submissions.
• Develop compelling and client-focused responses that clearly demonstrate project experience, capability and proposed solutions.
• Work closely with Bid Managers, Business Development teams and subject matter experts to develop and refine bid content.
• Review tender and PQQ requirements to ensure responses fully address the questions and evaluation criteria.
• Facilitate and contribute to storyboarding, bid kick-off and progress meetings.
• Research, develop and adapt existing content to create relevant and bespoke responses.
• Coordinate and edit content provided by internal stakeholders and technical specialists.
• Proofread and format submission documents to ensure a consistently high standard.
• Support the production of case studies, CVs, project references and other supporting information.
• Develop supporting graphics including flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts where required.
• Ensure submissions comply with internal Work Winning processes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate bid documentation and records through the relevant document management systems.
• Work with project teams to develop evidence and project-specific information to strengthen submissions.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks and outstanding information to Bid Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Work effectively to demanding deadlines within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or similar work-winning role.
• Proven experience producing high-quality PQQ, tender or proposal submissions.
• Experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or the wider built environment.
• Good understanding of the bidding and work-winning process.
• Experience producing content for demanding clients and competitive tender environments.
• Strong editing, proofreading and document formatting skills.
• Confident working with technical subject matter and translating complex information into clear, compelling written content.
• Creative approach to developing engaging and visually effective submissions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work with third parties, technical specialists and senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software would be advantageous.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable working under pressure while maintaining a high standard of written output.
• Able to use initiative, challenge assumptions constructively and contribute ideas for continuous improvement