Bid Writer - Multi Disciplined Main Contractor

Londinium Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Bid Writer to manage the end-to-end bid process for diverse projects. This role offers the chance to work flexibly, collaborating with internal teams to create compelling proposals and presentations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in bid writing, exceptional communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Join a forward-thinking contractor that values career development and offers a supportive environment for growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing successful bids for main contractors.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of PQQ and ITT submissions.
• Coordinate bid input across internal departments.
• Manage and maintain a bid content library.

Skills

Bid Writing

Written Communication

Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Salesforce

Job description

Bid Writer

Main Contractor Multi-Sector Projects

Kent or Surrey (Flexible / Remote Working Available)

GBP45,000 - GBP60,000 DOE

The Company

We re working with a successful, multi-disciplined Main Contractor based in Surrey, delivering a wide variety of projects across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, retail, and leisure sectors throughout the South East. With a strong pipeline secured for the next months and ambitious growth plans in place, they re looking to appoint an experienced Bid Writer to join the team and take ownership of quality bid submissions across the business.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong reputation and a real focus on long-term career development.

The Role Bid Writer

You ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process, from PQQs and ITTs to client liaison and final submission. Working closely with estimating, pre-construction and commercial teams, you ll coordinate high-quality proposals and ensure compelling, well-structured responses are submitted on time. This is a group-wide role with exposure across the business, including the opportunity to contribute to copywriting, content strategy, presentations, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities for the Bid Writer:

1. Lead the preparation of PQQ and ITT submissions
2. Coordinate bid input across internal departments
3. Manage and maintain a bid content library and policy portfolio
4. Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams
5. Use Adobe InDesign to create visually compelling, well-designed documents
6. Track and evaluate win/loss ratios and feedback
7. Contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes and materials
8. Attend client meetings and support with presentations as needed
9. Maintain and develop the Salesforce client database

What We re Looking For:

1. Proven experience writing successful bids for main contractors
2. Excellent written communication and presentation skills
3. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines under pressure
4. Confident using Adobe InDesign
5. Proactive, well-organised and commercially aware
6. A team player with a competitive edge and desire to win work
7. Comfortable working flexibly between office, home and occasional site visits

We'd love to hear from you if you re a Bid Writer looking to step into a long-term role within a growing, supportive business.