Senior Bid Writer | Infrastructure Projects

Nicholas Associates; Kingshurst; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Senior Bid Writer for their Birmingham-based team to develop high-quality bid submissions and drive growth across major infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to craft compelling content, coordinate submissions, and ensure compliance with client requirements. This role offers a path toward bid management and broader tender responsibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing bids within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or a related environment.
• Strong written communication and editing skills; ability to turn complex technical information into clear, client-focused content.
• Experience working on competitive tenders, PQQs and/or frameworks.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management; confident working with senior operational and commercial teams.
• Proactive, able to work independently as well as with others.
• An interest in developing bid management skills and taking greater ownership of the tender process.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing and coordinating high-quality PQQ, SQ and tender submissions.
• Developing compelling and tailored responses that demonstrate capability and value.
• Collaborating with operational, commercial, technical and pre-construction teams to gather bid content.
• Reviewing tender requirements to ensure submissions are compliant and aligned with client expectations.
• Supporting win themes, executive summaries and wider bid strategies.
• Taking ownership of bid sections with potential progression to managing full tenders.
• Supporting bid planning, programmes and submission schedules.
• Coordinating input from multiple internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Contributing to lessons learned and improving future submissions.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and understanding the company's offering.

Job description

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Senior Bid Writer for their Birmingham-based team to develop high-quality bid submissions and drive growth across major infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to craft compelling content, coordinate submissions, and ensure compliance with client requirements. This role offers a path toward bid management and broader tender responsibility.