Bid Writer

PWS TECHNICAL SERVICES (UK) LTD; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join their growing work-winning team in the civil engineering and construction sector. The role supports tenders from opportunity to submission, coordinating inputs from estimators and planners and ensuring high-quality, compliant responses.

We expect at least two years of bid writing experience, strong editing skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Two years bid writing experience in civil engineering or construction.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear written responses.
• Experience coordinating bid submissions with estimators, planners and operations.
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise multiple bids and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with InDesign is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as Bid Writer for allocated tenders from opportunity to submission.
• Produce bid programme and submission plan; organise bid kick-off meetings.
• Allocate responsibilities for bid inputs and coordinate contributions.
• Track progress against deadlines and manage tender clarifications.
• Ensure client requirements are met and final documents submitted.
• Write clear, persuasive responses to PQQs, ITTs, bids and tenders.
• Translate technical information into structured client-focused content.
• Develop methodology responses, project approaches and value proposals.
• Review and edit contributions; ensure alignment with win themes.

Skills

Bid writing

Content writing

Editing

Proofreading

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Stakeholder coordination

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Job description

Bid Writer

We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer with at least two years bid writing experience from the civil engineering or construction sector. The position can be based at either our clients Cheshire or London offices with some hybrid working.

Overview

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of significant framework contracts, our client is now looking to appoint a talented and motivated Bid Writer to join their successful and growing work-winning team.

The Role

• Act as Bid Writer for allocated tenders, managing the process from opportunity to submission.
• Producing a bid programme and submission plan, organising bid kick-off meetings
• Allocating responsibilities for bid inputs
• Coordinating contributions from estimators, planners and operational staff
• Tracking progress against deadlines, managing tender clarifications
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements, assembling and submitting final documents
• Write clear, persuasive responses to PQQs, ITTs, bids, tenders and framework submissions
• Translate technical information into structured, client-focused responses
• Develop methodology responses, project approaches and value proposals
• Review and improve contributions from technical team members
• Edit and proofread submissions to ensure clarity and consistency
• Ensure responses align with identified win themes

The Person

• Proven experience in bid writing with a strong ability to produce clear, compelling content.
• A background in coordinating bid submissions in any area of the construction sector
• Ability to analyse tender questions, scoring criteria and client requirements to shape responses.
• Skilled at extracting technical information from subject matter experts and translating this into high-quality written content.
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong organisational capability with the ability to prioritise multiple concurrent bids and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with document design tools such as InDesign (beneficial but not essential).
• Highly organised and proactive, self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
• Confident communicator with internal stakeholder
• Positive and resilient under deadline pressure
• Continuous improvement mindset

Our Client

Our client is one of the UKs leading civil enginerring, structures and specialist construction sub-contractor known for delivering some of the countrys most complex and iconic infrastructure projects.

The group comprises four distinct divisions, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that their clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address any project requirement in the sector and their expertise encompasses all aspects of design, build, adapt, repair and protect.

The companys success is due to its people. As an employee-owned business their staff are at the heart of all they do. They will nurture and develop people and always live the companys values, taking great pride in delivering excellence for their clients and for the wider society.

A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and variation of work, and forward career progression.