Bid Writer

3Search; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary reflecting experience

Hybrid working flexibility

Exposure to high-profile projects

Opportunity to shape bid presentations

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bid Writer in Newcastle. The role involves producing persuasive bid documents and collaborating with various teams to secure contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing skills and experience in the construction or engineering sectors. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer or in a similar role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and write high-quality content for proposals and bids.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather and shape content.
• Ensure compliance and consistency across submissions.

Skills

Writing and editing skills

Understanding of procurement processes

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Bid/tender portals

Document design tools

Job description

Bid Writer

3Search – Newcastle, United Kingdom

About Us

Our client is at the forefront of off‑site construction, delivering high‑quality, complex modular and engineered builds across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, education, and more. They combine advanced design, in‑house fabrication, rigorous quality control and compliance to deliver projects fast, safely and sustainably.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Bid Writer to join our client’s Business Development / Pre‑Construction function. You’ll be producing persuasive, compelling bid documents that help win new business. Working closely with technical, estimating, design, operations and commercial colleagues, your words will make a real difference in securing contracts.

This is a hybrid role based in Newcastle, combining remote working with regular attendance in the office / site as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit high‑quality content for proposals, tenders, PQQs / PQs, ITTs, framework bids, etc.
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, technical, operations, estimating, commercial) to gather and shape content and ensure accuracy.
• Analyse client / tender requirements and evaluation criteria to tailor responses (win themes, value propositions) effectively.
• Maintain and develop a library of case studies, standard content, templates, boilerplate copy for reuse.
• Manage bid content timelines, ensuring inputs are gathered, drafts reviewed, proofread and submitted on time.
• Ensure consistency of style, tone, branding, layout and compliance across all submissions.
• Support continuous improvement: capture lessons learned from bids won and lost, refine content and processes accordingly.
• Occasionally assist with visual or presentation elements that accompany written bids (e.g. graphics, slide decks).

About You

You’re likely to have:

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer or in a similar role, ideally in construction / modular / engineering / regulated sectors.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills; ability to translate technical detail into clear, persuasive narrative.
• Good understanding of procurement / tendering processes (PQQ / ITT / framework etc.), and what clients are looking for.
• Ability to manage multiple bids / deadlines, prioritise effectively, and work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to follow‑up / chase inputs from others.
• A collaborative working style; able to work across varied teams and with different stakeholders.
• Good communication skills; both written and verbal.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience of bid / tender portals.
• Familiarity with brand / document design / presentation tools.
• Some exposure to regulated environments or compliance‑driven sectors (e.g. healthcare, life sciences).

What We Offer

• A competitive salary reflecting your experience.
• Hybrid working: flexibility to work from home some of the time, with regular presence in Newcastle offices.
• Exposure to exciting, high‑profile projects across sectors.
• Opportunity to shape how bids are presented, and build a recognised contribution to business growth.
• Working in a business committed to quality, sustainability, safety, innovation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Writing/Editing and Project Management

Industries

Construction