Graduate Bid Writer

Kier Group plc.; Loughton; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK national contractor is seeking a Graduate Bid Writer to join their Pre-construction team in Loughton. This full-time, 2-year program offers hands-on experience in managing construction tenders and developing quality written content for proposals. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates with strong writing skills and a keen interest in construction project management. Opportunity for career progression with a potential salary of around £38k upon completion.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Qualifications

• Graduates due to graduate in 2026 or within the past three years are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and coordinating construction tenders.
• Develop written content for bids and support strategies.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings.

Skills

Strong interest in construction and project management

Excellent writing skills

Detail-oriented and process management

Education

Any degree

Job description

Overview

As a Graduate Bid Writer, you'll join the Pre-construction team to win work across target sectors: education, healthcare, commercial and residential. You will plan, coordinate and develop quality written content to articulate proposals to clients. This role is designed for a recent graduate eager to launch a career in bid management.

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Assisting in the overall management and coordination of construction tenders from start to finish
• Supporting the Preconstruction Managers in developing written content for bids, presenting technical information in a client-friendly style
• Working with the business development, marketing and project leads to develop a win strategy and weave win themes throughout the bid
• Participating in site visits to learn about projects and gather data, evidence and case studies for bids and marketing materials
• Supporting the development of the bid library and contributing to collateral
• Attending client and consultant meetings relevant to bid responses to test and develop solutions with technical teams
• Shadowing our commercial, estimating, planning, design and engineering teams to understand critical roles and opportunities for your career

Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field. Skill improvement: develop technical and professional writing skills. Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network. Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for graduates due to graduate in 2026, or who have recently graduated within the past three years. We are open to graduates with any degree.

The role is suitable for you if you have:

• Strong interest in construction and project management
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to bring creative flair to writing
• Enjoy getting into the detail and managing a process

Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and aim to offer interview opportunities to applicants who declare a disability and meet the job criteria. More details can be found in our policy.

Benefits and about the company

We offer 26 days annual leave and a 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, among other benefits. Kier is a leading UK national contractor delivering projects across education, healthcare, defence and justice & borders. Our business divisions include Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and KME, operating across London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.

This is a structured graduate development programme designed to provide experiences and tools for progression within your chosen career, with the aim of making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and have a D&I action plan in place.

Pathway

Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to an assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k.