Bid Writer

Red Rock Consultants Ltd; Wombourne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Pension with matched contributions up 

24 days annual leave

Length of service leave

High street discounts

Job summary

Red Rock Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced Bid Writer in Wombourne to lead tender submissions and drive growth. You will develop and coordinate PQQs, SQs, RFIs and full tenders while collaborating closely with internal teams to gather required technical information.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in bid writing within construction, with experience in PQQs and full tender submissions. Hybrid role offers office presence 2–3 days per week and room to influence future opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in bid writing or tender management within the construction industry.
• Experience writing both PQQs and full tender submissions.
• Background in M&E building services preferred but other construction sectors considered.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the tender process and produce accurate, persuasive submissions.
• Write, develop and coordinate PQQs, SQs, RFIs and full tender submissions.
• Manage multiple bids and meet all deadlines.
• Work with internal stakeholders to gather technical information and understand project requirements.
• Maintain tender libraries, templates and standard responses.
• Identify contract opportunities via portals and Contracts Advance software.
• Keep tender portals and logs up to date.
• Analyse feedback from submissions to improve future bid performance.
• Support presentations and assist Business Development Manager.

Skills

Bid writing

Tender management

Construction industry

Stakeholder coordination

Content development

Tools

Contracts Advance

Job description

BID WRITER

SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE (potential flexibility for exceptional candidates)

LOCATION: Wombourne (Hybrid)

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week (8am - 5pm or 8.30am - 5.30pm)

Red Rock Consultants are working with an established construction and building services business to recruit an experienced Bid Writer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in securing new contracts and supporting future growth.

THE BENEFITS

• Salary of £35,000-£40,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working, ideally 2-3 days per week in the office
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme with contributions matched up to 5%
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave for length of service
• High street discounts

THE ROLE

As Bid Writer, you will take ownership of the tender process, producing accurate, persuasive and professionally presented submissions while supporting the business's wider growth and business development activities.

• Writing, developing and coordinating PQQs, SQs, RFIs and full tender submissions.
• Managing multiple bids simultaneously and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to gather technical information and understand project requirements.
• Maintaining tender libraries, templates, standard responses, company information and social value content.
• Identifying suitable contract opportunities through portals and Contracts Advance software.
• Keeping tender portals and tender logs up to date.
• Analysing feedback on successful and unsuccessful submissions to improve future bid performance.
• Supporting presentations and working collaboratively with the Business Development Manager.
• Researching upcoming contract opportunities, preparing FOI requests and helping establish contact with potential clients.
• Supporting marketing activities and helping communicate the company's evolving services, achievements and capabilities.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in bid writing or tender management within the construction industry, as well as experience writing both PQQs and full tender submissions.

Ideally, you will have a background in M&E building services, although candidates from other construction sectors will be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer looking to take ownership of the tender process within an established and growing business, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on its future success