Bid Writer

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

Benefits offered by this job

40,000 - 50,000 salary indicative

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

On-site parking

Supportive bid team

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to join a Romford-based construction contractor. The role focuses on writing, developing and submitting high-quality tender proposals for local authorities, housing associations and public sector clients.

You will work with operational and commercial teams, manage deadlines and maintain bid content for future submissions, while contributing to a friendly, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and compiling construction bids.
• Experience in the construction/maintenance/public building sector is beneficial.
• Strong written English and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write, develop and complete high-quality tender submissions.
• Produce bids for Local Authorities, Housing Associations and public sector projects.
• Complete PQQs and support wider pre-construction submissions.
• Review tender documents to identify client requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to gather information.
• Develop clear, persuasive written responses and manage submission deadlines.
• Maintain bid content for future tenders and support the Bid Manager.

Skills

Tender writing

Bid submissions

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Written English

Deadlines management

Independent working

Construction knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Tender portals

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

REF:22966