Bid Writer / Bid Manager

Ignite Recruitment Services; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in construction in London is seeking a Bid Writer or Bid Manager to join their Planned Maintenance team. You will prepare high-quality bids that win major projects. Candidates must have relevant experience in bid writing or management, exceptional communication skills, and a degree-level education. This role offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Structured training and professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in bid writing, ideally within construction or social housing.
• 5+ years' experience in bid management with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Write and coordinate compelling bid submissions.
• Develop clear win themes that demonstrate client value.
• Manage post-submission feedback and lessons learned.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisation and attention to detail

Proficiency in InDesign

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree-level education (ideally writing-based)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading contractor in the construction and social housing sector, is looking for a talented individual to join their Planned Maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for either a Bid Writer looking to take the next step in their career or an experienced Bid Manager seeking a new challenge. You will play a key role in preparing persuasive, high-quality and compliant bids that win major projects. Depending on your experience, the role can be shaped to focus on writing and coordination (Bid Writer) or strategy and leadership (Bid Manager).

Our Client's Track Record

Our client has successfully delivered some of the largest maintenance programmes, recent highlights include:

• A £160M planned works programme in South London
• A long-term £210M partnership with a local authority

These achievements demonstrate the scale, quality and impact of the work you\'ll be contributing to in this role.

What you\'ll do

• Write and coordinate compelling bid submissions
• Develop clear win themes that demonstrate client value
• Work with colleagues across the business to meet deadlines
• Ensure submissions are compliant with all requirements
• Manage post-submission feedback and lessons learned

At Manager level, you\'ll also:

• Lead bid strategy and manage the full bid lifecycle
• Oversee client and pre-market engagement activities
• Run review sessions to improve future submissions
• Manage risks across technical, financial, and legal aspects

What we\'re looking for

• Bid Writer: 2+ years\' experience in bid writing, ideally within construction or social housing
• Bid Manager: 5+ years\' experience in bid management with leadership responsibilities
• Degree-level education (ideally writing-based)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office

Why apply?

• Join a respected and forward-thinking contractor delivering high-profile projects
• Hybrid working available
• Structured training and professional development with opportunities to progress
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Equality and Diversity

Our client is committed to creating a workplace where diversity is valued and encouraged. Everyone is expected to take responsibility for promoting fairness, respect, and inclusivity at all times