Construction Bid Writer

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is recruiting a Bid Writer for a permanent role in Norwich. The position involves leading bid writing for single stage tenders and frameworks, coordinating with the pre-construction team on projects typically worth £5m-£30m across multiple sectors.

The successful candidate will formulate bid strategies, ensure compliance with client specs, and drive win themes from research to submission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Bid Writer.
• Experience on bids for construction companies would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of construction management processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for Bid Writing and supporting the work winning team, handling tenders from single stage tenders and frameworks, projects typically worth £5m-£30m.
• Formulate strategic bid plans, win themes, and client-tailored strategies prior to drafting responses.
• Research market trends, competitor landscapes, and tender topics to inform win strategy.
• Draft, edit, and proofread bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency, and value-focused messaging.
• Facilitate formal draft reviews to refine submission quality.
• Ensure full compliance with client specifications, internal standards, and limits.
• Design and format bid documentation in line with branding.
• Embed health, safety, and governance standards into submission materials.
• Collaborate with estimators, planners, and design manager to gather content.
• Update bid databases and reference libraries for future reuse.
• Analyse post-submission feedback to drive improvement.

Skills

Bid writing

Education

HNC/BTEC/A-Levels

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Bid Writer

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1467

Location: Norwich (Office on outskirts of city with parking)

Salary: c£40k basic salary (DOE) plus competitive package including enhanced holiday allowance and pension.

Company & Project: A privately owned Main Contractor who have a track record delivering New Build and Refurbishment projects between c£5m-£30m across Commercial, Higher Education, Healthcare, Blue Light, Education and Residential sectors are looking to recruit a Bid Writer to join their Pre Construction team.

Our client has a busy order book already secured for 2027 and they are continuing to be strategic in targeting new business, offering a stable environment backed by decades of winning and delivering projects in the East.

The Main Contractor is an innovative and growing business, offering a collaborative culture and genuine room for long-term career progression as the Pre-Construction division expands.

They are recognised for their long term success delivering projects secured from both framework 2-stage tenders (regional and national frameworks) in addition to securing projects from single stage tenders in the local area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will take responsibility for Bid Writing and supporting the work winning team, handling tenders generated from a range of single stage tenders and frameworks, projects typically worth £5m-£30m in single value.
• Formulate strategic bid plans, win themes, and client-tailored strategies prior to drafting responses.
• Research market trends, competitor landscapes, and relevant tender topics to inform win strategy.
• Draft, edit, and proofread bid responses to ensure high clarity, consistency, and value-focused messaging.
• Facilitate formal draft review stages throughout the tender lifecycle to refine submission quality.
• Ensure full compliance with client specifications, internal standards, and mandatory limits.
• Design and format bid documentation using desktop publishing tools in line with corporate branding.
• Embed health, safety, and operational governance standards into submission materials.
• Collaborate with estimators, planners, and design manager to gather accurate content without duplication.
• Work with commercial and operations teams to tailor personnel CVs and project case studies.
• Update central bid databases and reference libraries for future reuse.
• Analyse post-submission feedback to drive continuous improvement in response quality and win rates.

Desirable Experience

• 5 years+ experience as Bid Writer.
• Experience working on bids for construction companies would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.
• Previous roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages.
• HNC, BTEC, A-Levels, or a comparable level of post-GCSE study / relevant qualification.