Senior Bid Writer

United Infrastructure; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Bid Writer to develop impactful tender submissions in the energy sector. This role involves crafting complex bids that support sustainable energy solutions and clean water systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in bid writing within infrastructure projects, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure improvements across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and coordinating bids within construction or infrastructure.
• Exceptional writing and structuring skills.
• Strong grasp of client-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact tender submissions for energy projects.
• Craft technically accurate and persuasive submissions.
• Support the future of UK's energy and water networks through bids.

Skills

Bid writing experience

Client-focused communication

Strategic thinking

Storytelling ability

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

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Company Description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK's largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure – Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Bid Writer within our Energy Infrastructure division, supporting bids for some of the country's largest network operators and private sector clients.

Are you motivated by the clean energy transition? The UK is rapidly adopting greener, low‑carbon energy solutions, and our teams deliver the engineering, construction, and maintenance that make these systems possible. In this role, you will play a key part in developing high‑impact tender submissions that help power communities, keep homes warm, and advance sustainable energy generation.

United Infrastructure is also committed to strengthening the UK's water systems through clean and wastewater infrastructure upgrades. We design, install, repair, and commission solutions that respond to the challenges of a growing population and a changing climate. As a Senior Bid Writer, you will craft complex, technically accurate, and persuasive submissions that influence how clean water reaches homes and businesses, help reduce flood risk, and support the protection of natural ecosystems.

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience writing and coordinating bids within construction, engineering, utilities, or wider infrastructure projects.
• Possess exceptional writing, structuring, and storytelling ability, with a strong grasp of client‑focused, benefits‑led communication.
• Have contributed to or led the written element of high‑value or technically complex tenders.
• Bring strategic thinking and can translate technical information into clear, compelling value propositions and win themes.
• Are passionate about supporting the future of the UK's energy and water networks through high‑quality, insight‑driven bid submissions.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., English, marketing, engineering, construction) or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in bid writing within infrastructure, utilities, or engineering services.
• Professional certification or formal bid writing/bid management training (e.g., APMP Practitioner or higher) is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.