Bid Writer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in utilities is seeking a Bid Writer to produce compelling bid submissions for grid connections and major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering and commercial teams, manage the end-to-end bid process, and ensure compliance with client requirements. Ideal applicants will have experience in bid writing within the utilities sector, strong writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bid writer within utilities, power networks, or similar sectors.
• Ability to communicate technical information related to HV/LV/EHV networks.
• Strong writing, editing, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft bid responses for LV/HV connections and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to gather technical and operational input.
• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including drafting and submission.

Skills

Bid writing

Technical communication

Document structuring

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

APMP qualification

Job description

We are working with a specialist power-networks and utility‑infrastructure contractor operating across the UK. They deliver LV, HV and EHV network connections, private networks and major grid‑connection and infrastructure projects. The business has a strong safety and quality culture, deep engineering capability and a proven record of delivering both contestable works and large‑scale network upgrades for developers, network operators and major industrial clients.

Bid Writer – Power Networks & Utilities

Role Purpose

To produce clear, compelling bid submissions that help the organisation secure new work across grid connections, electricity networks and major infrastructure projects. The role supports business development, engineering and pre‑construction teams by shaping technical and commercial content into persuasive proposal documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft bid responses for LV/HV connections, EHV infrastructure, private networks and related services.
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering, design and delivery teams to gather accurate technical and operational input.
• Translate technical information into accessible, client‑focused narrative with strong win themes and value propositions.
• Manage the end‑to‑end bid process: capture notes, storyboards, drafting, review stages, submission and post‑bid feedback.
• Produce supporting documents including case studies, CVs, delivery methodologies, programmes, risk registers and compliance information.
• Maintain and update a content library of reusable material, templates and standard responses.
• Monitor tender portals and frameworks to identify upcoming opportunities within the power networks and infrastructure space.
• Ensure submissions meet client requirements, quality standards and internal governance.
• Work to tight deadlines while coordinating input from multiple stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of bid processes and document quality.

Skills & Experience

• Experience as a bid writer or proposal writer within utilities, power networks, electrical infrastructure, construction or similar sectors.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical information related to HV/LV/EHV networks and grid‑connection processes.
• Strong writing, editing and document‑structuring skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with PQQs, ITTs, frameworks and competitive tendering procedures.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage several bids at different stages.
• Skilled in gathering information from subject‑matter experts and shaping it into compelling content.
• Confident using MS Office and managing document formatting and compliance.
• Comfortable working under pressure with multiple deadlines.

Desirable

• APMP or similar qualification.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and common procurement routes.
• Knowledge of DNO/IDNO processes, grid‑connection regulations and wider industry standards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.