Senior Bid Writer

Kiota Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to join their Monmouth office. This role is crucial for crafting compelling tender responses across the water and construction sectors, ensuring submissions are commercially strong and technically accurate. The position offers a salary between £55,000 and £60,000, along with a bonus scheme and benefits including private medical cover, pension contributions, and hybrid working arrangements. Join a collaborative team dedicated to success in high-impact bids.

Benefits

Private medical cover (Bupa Single)

Medicash medical expenses scheme

Company pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance at 3x annual salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee discounts and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in bid or tender writing within utilities or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of the RFI, PQQ, and ITT stages.
• Experience with government procurement regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive submissions with the Tender Manager.
• Review and allocate tender questions to team members.
• Tailor bid collateral to client requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments for accurate responses.
• Write and edit compelling content reflecting company strengths.
• Improve future bids based on previous feedback.

Skills

Bid or tender writing experience

Understanding of tender process

Knowledge of procurement frameworks

Experience with tendering platforms

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong analytical ability

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Collaborative communication skills

Self-motivated and solutions-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT)

Tendering platforms (Achilles, Ariba, Jaggaer Bravo Solutions)

Job description

We are working with the UK’s leading pump solutions business seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to join their growing Business Development function, based out of their Monmouth location.

This is a key role at the centre of the company’s commercial success, responsible for crafting compelling and compliant tender responses across major water, construction, and public infrastructure frameworks.

The position combines hands‑on bid writing and content development with proactive improvement of future submissions, ensuring each proposal is commercially strong, technically accurate, and strategically aligned.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Tender Manager through RFI, PQQ, and ITT stages to develop persuasive, high‑scoring submissions
• Review tender documentation and allocate specific questions within the team, ensuring quality and consistency of all responses
• Tailor existing bid collateral to meet client requirements, gathering new information from stakeholders when required
• Collaborate with departments including Operations, SHEQ, Transport, HR, and Commercial to produce data‑backed and accurate responses
• Ensure all submissions align with Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Write, edit, and proof a compelling technical and commercial content that reflects company strengths and client priorities
• Analyse feedback from previous tenders to identify scoring gaps and implement improvements for future bids
• Support continuous improvement outside of live tender periods by identifying content gaps, working with internal teams, and maintaining updated bid libraries
• Utilise AI tools to streamline drafting and content optimisation while maintaining tone, accuracy, and compliance
• Proactively contribute to process refinement, ensuring bid documentation and templates meet the highest professional standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience in bid or tender writing within utilities, construction, water, engineering, or public‑sector environments
• Strong understanding of the tender process, including RFI, PQQ, and ITT stages
• Knowledge of government and public procurement frameworks, including Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Experience using tendering platforms such as Achilles, Ariba, and Jaggaer Bravo Solutions
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical and research ability to interpret client requirements and shape winning responses
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with confidence using AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
• A collaborative communicator, comfortable working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Self‑motivated, solutions‑driven, and eager to continuously improve
• Full UK driving licence preferred (occasional travel to head office if based at another depot)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with company bonus scheme
• Private medical cover (Bupa Single)
• Medicash medical expenses scheme (access to online GP, discounted gym memberships)
• Company pension with contributions based on total earnings
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Access to employee discounts, wellbeing resources, and referral schemes
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days office, 2 days from home)

Summary

Position : Senior Bid Writer

Location : Monmouth

Duration : Permanent

Salary : £55,000 to £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Hours : Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

Start : Notice dependent

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Bid Writer to shape high‑impact submissions within a respected national business.

You’ll join a forward‑thinking team where collaboration, innovation, and precision are central to success.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details