Bid Writer

Recco; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the United Kingdom is looking for a Bid Writer to assist in producing professional tender submissions. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience in writing or administration, with strong writing skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, and familiarity with tender portals is a plus. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to securing projects in various sectors including healthcare and education.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' experience in bid writing, administration, or marketing.
• Strong writing ability and keen eye for detail.
• Confident using office software and tender portals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing tender submissions.
• Act as a point of contact for post-tender queries.
• Adapt writing style for different clients.

Skills

Writing ability

Attention to detail

Research skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

InDesign

Photoshop

ChatGPT

Job description

Description

Our client operates all throughout London and the Southeast of England as a Contractor providing Construction, refurbishments, and Regeneration services for all sectors, including Healthcare, Education, and Commercial. They have a direct goal of becoming the construction partner of choice and they stive for this through their collaborative approach to construction.

They have a strong Belief in developing and retaining the best talent the industry has to offer, and pride them self on their reputation for delivering high quality services consistently throughout their 30 years of existence.

Responsibilities

To assist the process of producing professional and well‑considered tender submissions, and to provide a key point of contact to the customer team for post‑tender queries/negotiations to secure the project award.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' experience in bid writing, administration, marketing, or another writing‑focused role (construction experience useful but not essential).
• Employment background could include construction, consultancy, admin, communications, or any role involving writing and coordination.
• No specific degree required, just strong writing ability and a keen eye for detail.
• Confident using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; InDesign/Photoshop experience is helpful, but training will be provided.
• Proficient in accessing and navigating various tender portals to download and upload documents.
• Able to use tools such as ChatGPT to review, query, and refine written content.
• Able to adapt writing style for different clients and keep information structured and clear.
• Good at researching information and comfortable working independently as well as in a team.
• Stays calm and focused when working to deadlines.