Bid Writer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5-day working week

4-day working week option

20 days holiday increasing to 25 days

Enhanced pension

Professional development support

Hybrid flexibility

Work on international bids

Social events

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to lead bids for UK and international opportunities across sports, leisure, residential, commercial, and other sectors.

You will manage tender submissions from opportunity to final submission, craft persuasive client-focused content, coordinate input from architects and senior stakeholders, and maintain bid libraries and processes for high-profile international projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in bid writing, bid management, proposals or a similar role.
• Experience within architecture, construction, property, engineering or the wider built environment is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing competitive tenders from planning through to submission.
• Excellent written English, grammar, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to turn technical information into persuasive client-focused content.

Responsibilities

• Manage bids and tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.
• Produce persuasive, client-focused written content for UK and international opportunities.
• Review tender documentation and identify requirements, deadlines and compliance criteria.
• Develop bid strategies, win themes and key messaging.
• Coordinate input from architects, technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Manage multiple live submissions simultaneously.
• Manage bid portals and monitor potential new opportunities.
• Edit and proofread technical content to ensure consistently high-quality submissions.
• Maintain bid libraries, trackers and standard company information.
• Support improvements to bid processes, systems and technologies.

Skills

Bid writing

Editing and proofreading

Stakeholder management

Organization and time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Job description

An experienced Bid Writer is required to join an award-winning international architectural practice based in Newcastle. The practice has an established reputation for delivering innovative projects across the UK and internationally, spanning sport and leisure, residential, commercial, education, civic and mixed-use developments.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high-profile UK and international bids. The role has a strong emphasis on bid writing working closely with Partners, architects, technical teams and an in-house Graphic Designer to produce compelling, client-focused submissions.

Bid Writer Job Overview

• Manage bids and tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.
• Produce persuasive, client-focused written content for UK and international opportunities.
• Review tender documentation and identify requirements, deadlines and compliance criteria.
• Develop bid strategies, win themes and key messaging.
• Coordinate input from architects, technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Manage multiple live submissions simultaneously.
• Manage bid portals and monitor potential new opportunities.
• Edit and proofread technical content to ensure consistently high-quality submissions.
• Maintain bid libraries, trackers and standard company information.
• Support improvements to bid processes, systems and technologies.

Bid Writer Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience within bid writing, bid management, proposals or a similar role.
• Experience within architecture, construction, property, engineering or the wider built environment is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing competitive tenders from planning through to submission.
• Excellent written English, grammar, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to turn technical information into persuasive client-focused content.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Adobe InDesign experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management skills.

Bid Writer Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 4.5-day working week, including a shorter Friday.
• Option for a 4-day working week to be considered.
• 20 days holiday, increasing with service up to 25 days.
• Bank holidays plus an additional Christmas shutdown.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Support towards continued professional development.
• Regular company social events and study trips.
• Potential hybrid flexibility for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile bids across the UK and international markets.
• Excellent long-term career development within a growing international practice.