Bid Writer / Bid Coordinator

Hawkes Resourcing Group; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Bid Writer / Bid Coordinator to develop high-quality tender submissions. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams and maintain a bid library. A competitive salary between £65,000 and £75,000 per annum is offered, along with a performance bonuses and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bid Assistant or Bid Coordinator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive written content for tender submissions.
• Customize pre-written content for specific tenders.
• Collaborate with teams to gather technical information.

Skills

Bid writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM systems (Monday.com)

Job description

Bid Writer / Bid Coordinator

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + bonuses & benefits

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (1-hour lunch)

Hybrid Working: Up to 2 days per week from home

Holidays: 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

About the Business

A long-established and reputable main contractor with a strong presence across London, the South East, and the Midlands, delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment, and framework projects ranging from £1m to multi-million-pound developments. The company is known for its strong client relationships, consistent delivery standards, and collaborative approach to construction and design.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Head of Business Management, the Bid Assistant / Bid Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the preparation of high-quality, persuasive tender submissions for both public and private sector clients.

The successful candidate will develop project-specific written content for ITT, PQQ, and EOI submissions, while maintaining the company's bid library, supporting internal bid processes, and assisting with marketing and client engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clear, persuasive, and project-specific written content for ITT, PQQ, and EOI submissions.
• Customise and refine pre-written content to meet tender-specific requirements.
• Ensure all bid responses align with evaluation criteria, compliance standards, and company win themes.
• Support bid launch, review, and mid-bid meetings, as well as site visits where needed.
• Collaborate with bid writers, operational teams, and subject matter experts to gather technical information.
• Produce and update accurate case studies and project references.
• Extract tender documents from portals and maintain an organised bid library.
• Receive, log, and track all tender opportunities and alerts.
• Manage and update internal tender tracking systems and CRM platforms (e.g., Monday.com).
• Maintain tendering and compliance portals with current company documents.
• Assist with managing company accreditations and ensure timely renewals (e.g., CHAS, Constructionline).
• Support the marketing and communications team with bid-related and promotional content.
• Attend client engagement events or soft marketing activities where appropriate.
• Carry out other duties related to bid and marketing support as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Bid Assistant, Bid Coordinator, or similar role.
• Background within a construction, fit-out, or building services environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat Pro) beneficial.
• Experience maintaining and updating company accreditations (e.g., CHAS, Constructionline).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently, meeting multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and coordination skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary £65,000 - £75,000, depending on experience
• Annual performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working - up to 2 days per week from home
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development