Bid Writer

Fusion People Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Bid Writer with experience in rail and civil engineering. The role focuses on producing high-quality, persuasive bid content to secure new business. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, attention to detail, and experience working collaboratively. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer within rail or civil engineering.
• Excellent written communication skills to produce engaging content.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in a collaborative bid team environment.
• Knowledge of bid management processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and proofread bid and proposal content.
• Translate technical input into persuasive responses.
• Ensure submissions are compliant and delivered on time.
• Develop win themes, storyboards, and value propositions.
• Maintain a library of bid content and responses.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders.
• Assist in post-bid reviews for quality improvement.

Skills

Bid writing

Editing and proofreading

Communication

Detail-oriented

Collaborative work

Education

Degree in English, Communications, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Bid Writer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £50,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Bid Writer with proven experience in the rail and civil engineering sectors to join our Manchester team. You will play a key role in producing high‑quality, compelling written content for bids, proposals, and tender submissions, helping us to secure new business and grow our presence in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread high-quality bid and proposal content, tailored to client requirements
• Translate technical and operational input from subject matter experts into clear, concise, and persuasive responses
• Ensure all submissions are fully compliant, accurate, and delivered on time
• Support the development of win themes, storyboards, and value propositions
• Maintain a library of bid content, case studies, and standard responses
• Collaborate closely with bid managers, estimators, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Assist in post-bid reviews and continuously improve the quality of written submissions

About You

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer, ideally within rail or civil engineering
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Experience of working as part of a collaborative bid team
• Knowledge of bid management processes and compliance requirements
• Degree or equivalent in English, Communications, Business, or a related discipline (desirable)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Exposure to high-profile rail and civil engineering projects
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a difference

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality, or disability.