BID Writer

Salt; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to join a high-performing bid team focused on the environmental and energy sectors. The role involves crafting persuasive proposals that articulate the company's value and interacting with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in bid writing and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong background in bid/proposal writing within utilities, construction, environmental services, or facilities management.
• Proven experience writing high-value bids (typically over £150k).
• Ability to manage multiple proposals and tight deadlines with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Writing persuasive, tailored content that communicates the company’s value proposition.
• Leading the creation of project summaries, executive overviews, methodologies, and case studies.
• Working closely with operational teams and subject matter experts.

Skills

Bid/proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

APMP certification (or equivalent)

Tools

G Suite

Job description

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Job Title: Proposal Writer
Location: Hybrid with potential for fully remote
Rate: £204 per day
Contract: Up to 12 months | Full-Time

Are you a confident proposal or bid writer with a track record of delivering high-quality, winning submissions? Do you enjoy turning technical input into compelling content? If so, this could be your next step.

We are looking for an experienced and driven Proposal Writer to join a high-performing bid team focused on delivering winning proposals across environmental, waste, energy, and water sectors.

What you’ll be doing:

Writing persuasive, tailored content that clearly communicates the company’s value proposition to clients

Leading the creation of project summaries, executive overviews, methodologies, and case studies

Working closely with operational teams, subject matter experts, and business development teams to gather input and shape proposal strategies

Ensuring all written content is clear, concise, and aligned with the client’s tender requirements and brand tone

Maintaining and improving bid library content, supporting continuous improvement in bid quality

Participating in client feedback sessions and using insights to improve future responses

What we’re looking for:

Strong background in bid/proposal writing within utilities, construction, environmental services, or facilities management

Proven experience writing high-value bids (typically over £150k)

Ability to manage multiple proposals and tight deadlines with confidence

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

High attention to detail with strong proofreading and editing ability

Familiar with G Suite or other proposal automation tools

Degree-level qualification and ideally APMP certified (or equivalent)

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements