Bid Writer - Construction

Upfront Recruitment; Hessle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor located in Hessle is seeking a Creative Bid Writer. The successful candidate will research and develop high-quality proposals, manage bid submissions, and communicate effectively. Essential qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and expertise in writing professional documents. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to successful infrastructure projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability with a persuasive tone.
• Proven writing experience ideally within bids, tenders, or proposals.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop tailored, high-quality proposals.
• Prepare and edit bid submissions for public and private clients.
• Create engaging content and presentations that communicate win themes.

Skills

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability

Strong attention to detail

Proven writing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Confident communicator

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Overview

Creative Bid Writer - Civil Engineering
Location: Hull
Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

With over 40 years of success in delivering major civil engineering and building projects across the UK, this privately owned contractor is a trusted name in infrastructure, covering highways, bridges, rail, and public realm schemes valued up to £10 million. They take pride in their low staff turnover and genuine commitment to training, development, and recognition.

What You'll Be Doing

• Research sectors, industries, and client profiles to develop tailored, high-quality proposals.
• Prepare, write, and edit bid submissions for both public and private sector clients.
• Manage the full bid process, collaborating with internal teams and meeting all deadlines.
• Create clear, engaging content, executive summaries, and presentations that communicate win themes.
• Present technical information in a professional, accessible style.
• Maintain and update a library of standard responses, case studies, and supporting documents.
• Refine existing content such as responses, CVs, and organisation charts using SME input.
• Ensure all submissions meet client requirements, legislation, and internal policies.
• Support business-wide needs with written material for awards, capability statements, and marketing.
• Conduct post-bid reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future submissions.
• Promote sustainability, quality, and environmental compliance in all written work.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability with a persuasive, professional tone.
• Strong attention to detail and a flair for translating technical data into engaging narratives.
• Proven writing experience - ideally within bids, tenders, or proposals.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritise effectively.
• Highly organised with a structured, process-driven approach.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe.
• Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to teamwork.
• Experience storyboarding and developing visual bid content.

Desirable

• Familiarity with civil engineering and construction terminology.
• Technical knowledge of infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in a civil engineering or construction-related environment.

Join a long-standing civil engineering contractor where loyalty, skill, and creativity are rewarded and where your writing will help shape the success of landmark UK infrastructure projects.

Apply Now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details