Bid Writer

Brandon James Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

On-site parking

Supportive bid team

Friendly environment

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd in Romford is seeking a Bid Writer to join a friendly, experienced team. You will own tender submissions, write compelling responses and coordinate with operations to meet strict deadlines while targeting Local Authorities, Housing Associations and public-sector projects.

The role offers a structured, collaborative environment with on-site hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and a salary in the range of £40,000–£50,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and compiling construction bids.
• Experience in construction, refurbishment, social housing, maintenance or similar.
• Strong written English and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write, develop and complete high‑quality tender submissions.
• Produce bids for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Social Housing and Public Building projects.
• Complete PQQs and support wider pre-construction submissions.
• Review tender documents and identify client requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to gather information.
• Develop clear, persuasive responses and manage deadlines.

Skills

Bid writing

Construction industry knowledge

Written English

Stakeholder management

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bid Writer – Construction

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

An established construction contractor is looking for a Bid Writer to join its friendly and experienced team based in Romford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Bid Writer who enjoys taking ownership of submissions while working within a supportive, collaborative environment. The business has a strong track record of delivering projects for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Universities and other public-sector clients, and continues to secure new work through competitive tenders and framework agreements.

The Bid Writer will be joining an established, owner-managed construction business with a turnover of approximately £14m and a team of around 25 people.

The Bid Writer’s Role

The Bid Writer will be responsible for:

• Writing, developing and completing high-quality tender submissions
• Producing bids for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Social Housing and Public Building projects
• Completing PQQs and supporting wider pre-construction submissions
• Reviewing tender documents and identifying key client requirements
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to gather relevant information
• Developing clear, persuasive and tailored written responses
• Managing individual submissions and ensuring deadlines are achieved
• Maintaining and developing bid content for future submissions
• Supporting the wider bid team and Bid Manager when required

The Bid Writer

The successful Bid Writer will ideally have:

• Previous experience writing and compiling construction-related bids
• Experience within construction, refurbishment, social housing, maintenance or a similar sector
• Strong written English and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good computer literacy and experience working with tender documentation
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• A good understanding of the construction industry
• The ability to manage deadlines and multiple submissions
• A proactive approach and the ability to hit the ground running

What’s on Offer?

• £40,000 – £50,000
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• Company pension
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• On-site parking
• Supportive and established bid team
• Friendly, close-knit working environment
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing construction business

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