Senior Bid Writer

Pilon Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Bid Writer/Bid Manager to lead and inspire a team. The role involves managing the full bid lifecycle and creating high-quality submissions. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction or social housing sectors, excellent communication skills, and a strong knowledge of UK procurement regulations. This position offers a competitive package and the possibility of remote work.

Benefits

23 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Reward for successful recommendations

Savings on daily shopping

Supportive culture

Annual training budget

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the full bid lifecycle in construction or social housing sector.
• Extensive knowledge of UK procurement regulations and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bid team.
• Deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely bid submissions.
• Design and implement winning bid strategies.

Skills

People management skills

Proactive approach

Excellent writing skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager
Salary range: Competitive Package
Location: Bracknell (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) - we may also consider other locations such as Hemel Hempstead or Swanley for the right candidate

Are you an experiencedSenior Bid Writer ready to lead winning bids and inspire a growing team?

We’re looking for astrategic, creative, and detail-driven professional to manage the full bid lifecycle and deliver high-quality, compliant submissions that help us secure exciting new projects.

You’ll lead a talented team of2 Bid Writers and a Bid Executive, driving best practice, collaborating across departments, and ensuring we consistently deliver stand-out, client-focused bids.

What You'll Do :

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bid team
• Deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely bid submissions
• Design and implement winning bid strategies
• Manage the bid pipeline and collaborate with Business Development & Operations
• Build strong internal and external relationships to support success
• Drive process improvements and ensure consistency and compliance
• Track win/loss rates, analyse feedback, and improve performance

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is both a natural leader and a strategic thinker – someone who thrives on collaboration but isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on when needed.

You should bring:

• Proven experience managing the full bid lifecycle in the construction or social housing sector
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team
• Extensive knowledge of UK procurement regulations and processes
• Experience creating, developing and managing robust bid processes with strong governance
• Excellent writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of organisation, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• A proactive approach, with a knack for spotting opportunities and improving processes
• Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours when needed for deadlines or client engagements
• A full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable, but not essential:

• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Relevant professional qualifications
• Previous tender/proposal writing experience

Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get:

• 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
• Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations?as part of our referral scheme
• Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
• A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year
• A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders support
• Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more…?

About us:

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!

Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of theBlack Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven, reliable, and aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.

While this role is based in Bracknell, we are open to considering candidates based in Hemel Hempstead or Swanley.