Bid Writer: High-Impact Proposals with Autonomy

Sygneus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sygneus is seeking a high-performing Bid Writer to support defence, nuclear, robotics, AI and adjacent sectors. You will lead end-to-end bid activity, converting technical capability into structured, compelling submissions, working with founders, engineers, commercial leads and delivery teams.

Your role covers capture through submission management and post-submission support, coordinating inputs, building compliance matrices, and developing win themes to drive pipeline and win rates.

Qualifications

• Experience writing successful bids or proposals.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational capability.
• Ability to understand technical subject matter quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid development from capture through to submission.
• Build compliance matrices, response structures, and win themes.
• Translate complex technical solutions into clear written responses.
• Coordinate inputs from internal teams, partners, and subject matter experts.
• Manage timelines, reviews, and submission readiness.
• Support strategic positioning and customer alignment.
• Maintain high standards of clarity, consistency, and quality.

Skills

Bid writing

Technical communication

Organisational ability

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Sygneus is seeking a high-performing Bid Writer to support defence, nuclear, robotics, AI and adjacent sectors. You will lead end-to-end bid activity, converting technical capability into structured, compelling submissions, working with founders, engineers, commercial leads and delivery teams.

Your role covers capture through submission management and post-submission support, coordinating inputs, building compliance matrices, and developing win themes to drive pipeline and win rates.