Bid Writer

Enable Resourcing; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing construction group in the Ipswich area is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to produce high-quality, client-focused bid submissions. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, coordination, and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits including professional development support, and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for continued professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in producing bid submissions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear and compliant bid submissions.
• Gather technical information from estimators and project managers.
• Update the internal bid library and create new content.
• Build strong working relationships and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Job description

Bid Writer

Location: Kesgrave / Ipswich area (flexible working available)

Salary: Competitive + benefits (including CPD support)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Bid Writer to join a fast-growing construction group with national coverage. The organisation operates across multiple sectors including earthworks, plant hire, concrete, recycling, aggregates and demolition, and is expanding rapidly across a range of technically complex projects.

This role is ideal for someone with strong writing, coordination and communication skills who can work collaboratively across operational, technical and commercial teams to produce high-quality, client-focused submissions.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Writing & Coordination

• Produce clear, compelling and compliant bid submissions.
• Work closely with estimators, project managers and senior leadership to gather accurate technical information.
• Translate complex information into persuasive, client-focused written content.
• Ensure all submissions meet tender requirements, deadlines and evaluation criteria.

Content Development

• Maintain and update the internal bid library.
• Ensure consistency of tone, style and messaging across all documentation.
• Create new content that clearly demonstrates the company's capabilities, strengths and value propositions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong working relationships across operational, technical and commercial teams.
• Coordinate input from multiple stakeholders to ensure submissions are accurate and complete.
• Support continuous improvement in the bid process and overall work-winning strategy.

Document Production

• Produce high-quality proposal documents, presentations and supporting materials.
• Ensure all documents are formatted, branded and presented to a professional standard.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Benefits package including support for continued professional development.
• Flexible working available, with the expectation of regular presence at the Kesgrave/Ipswich headquarters.
• Supportive working environment with strong values and a focus on quality.