Content Writer - Central Bid Team

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design firm seeks a Content Writer in Birmingham to create compelling case studies and project profiles for bid submissions. You will collaborate with technical teams and bid writers, ensuring case studies align with client needs. The role includes managing content delivery, contributing to live bids, and promoting writing best practices. An ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, case study experience, and be highly organized. This position offers hybrid working and a supportive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Health plans

Pension schemes

Buying extra holiday

Qualifications

• Proven success in case study development translating technical input into persuasive narratives.
• Exceptional interviewing, writing, and editing skills with strict attention to detail.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, managing multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the case study pipeline.
• Lead the development of case studies from research to polish.
• Provide bid writing support, identifying evidence gaps.

Skills

Case study development

Bid writing principles

Interviewing skills

Writing and editing skills

Content management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

As a Content Writer in the Central Bid Team, you will lead creation of engaging and accurate case studies and project profiles, that strengthen bid submissions across our Infrastructure and Buildings sectors. Under the direction of the Senior Bid Writer, you will work with business and marketing leads to manage a programme aligned to growth priorities. You will collaborate with technical teams to produce high-quality content, maintain progress and meet deadlines.

The Content Writer will also play a role in supporting live bids, to stay abreast of client requirements, identify evidence gaps and craft client focussed case studies that contribute to winning outcomes. With a continuous improvement mindset, you will proactively seek constructive feedback and share best practice writing principles with our technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation

Plan and coordinate the case study pipeline, ensuring timely delivery by managing schedules, preparing interviews and keeping stakeholders engaged throughout the process.

Lead the end-to-end development of case studies and project profiles, from researching projects and undertaking interviews to writing, editing and polish.

Collaborate with project leads and technical teams to tease out insights, client value and ensure content is accurate, detailed and compelling.

Upload content to the in-house knowledge platform and manage version control, timely updates and tagging for easy access by bid teams.

Bid Writing Support

Contribute to live bids by identifying evidence gaps and creating tailored case studies that strengthen responses.

Work closely with bid writers and technical contributors to align case studies with client criteria and win themes, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into overall responses.

Maintain visibility of upcoming bids to anticipate case study needs and proactively prepare relevant content.

Provide wider bid writing support for priority submissions, including drafting, editing and refining narrative sections to reflect requirements and win strategy.

Continuous Improvement & Education

Create case study guidance and training to enhance technical contributors’ skills and confidence.

Support delivery of wider training to promote knowledge and practical application of bid writing best practice.

Promote use of in-house knowledge platform and contribute to Central Bid Team libraries to increase access to accurate, up-to-date, well‑written content.

Actively pursue on‑going professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practice.

Key Skills

• Proven success in case study development, translating technical input into persuasive narrative that aligns with the company's objectives and brand.
• Knowledge of bid writing best practice principles, exceptional interviewing, writing and editing skills and strict attention to detail.
• Proficiency in content management, making sure materials are up-to-date and accessible.
• Highly organised and self‑motivated, taking ownership, setting priorities and managing multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with confidence to challenge and elevate issues where needed.
• Proactive, approachable and a logical team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and adapt to new systems and tools.

Key Stakeholders

• Head of Bids
• Senior Bid Writer
• Central Bid Team members
• Marketing leads
• Bidding teams e.g. Bid Directors, Technical / Project Leads, Independent Bid Reviewers
• Internal Subject Matter Experts
• National Discipline Directors, Regional Business Leads
• Strategic Improvement teams e.g. Public Sector & Frameworks Lead, Strategic Pursuit Director

Why Stantec?

At Stantec, with every community, we redefine what’s possible. We don’t just design projects, we create outcomes that matter for people and places. Joining us means being part of a team where your ideas and expertise help shape solutions that win work and deliver real impact.

We offer hybrid working, flexible hours and a benefits package supporting wellbeing, development and work‑life balance, including options like buying extra holiday, health plans and pension schemes. Our inclusive working environment is shaped by active Employee Resource Groups and award‑winning wellbeing programmes, helping everyone feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 8227