Senior Bid Writer / Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bracknell is seeking a Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager to oversee bid submissions in the construction sector. The role offers a hybrid working model with opportunities for personal development and career growth. Candidates should have significant bid writing experience, preferably in construction, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including annual salary increases and training.

Benefits

Annual salary increases

Training & Development

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing bids within the construction industry.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Writing and managing bids and tenders.
• Leading the Bid Writing team.
• Overseeing submission deadlines.
• Conducting research and developing bid strategies.
• Collaborating with internal teams.
• Occasional site visits.

Skills

Bid writing experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Construction industry knowledge

Education

APMP qualification

Job description

Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager

Bracknell (Hybrid - Office, Home & Site Based)

£50,000 to £55,000 + Annual Salary Increases + Training & Development + Hybrid Working

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager to join a growing contractor specialising in refurbishment and compliance works across the social housing sector, with strong career progression and a supportive working culture.

Are you an experienced Bid Writer or Bid Manager with a background in construction? Do you want to join a business that offers yearly pay rises, investment in training, and exciting long-term growth opportunities? Are you looking for a role where you can lead a team and make a real impact?

This contractor has steadily grown since its establishment in the early 2000s and now operates as part of a larger nationwide group. With a strong turnover, consistent growth, and a wide client base, the business delivers refurbishment, compliance, and retrofit projects across the UK. They place a strong focus on personal development, offer clear routes for progression, and are entering an exciting period of development.

In this role, you will manage a small team of Bid Writers and a Bid Executive, overseeing all tenders and submissions. You will be responsible for writing bids, researching opportunities, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring all deadlines are met. This role also involves developing strategies to improve bid efficiency, building client relationships, and supporting the company's wider growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience writing bids within the construction industry, excellent communication, and organisational skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager to develop their career within a supportive environment, where progression, training, and long-term rewards are all part of the package.

The Role

• Writing and managing bids and tenders across construction projects
• Leading a small team of Bid Writers and a Bid Executive
• Overseeing tender submissions and ensuring deadlines are met
• Conducting research and developing bid strategies
• Collaborating with Business Development and Operations teams
• Occasional site visits as required
• Hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week in the office, with 1 of those days being their head office in Bracknell, with flexibility to work from home

The Person

• Experienced in writing bids within the construction industry
• Strong literacy, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively
• APMP qualification
• Proactive, detail-driven, and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Based within commutable distance of Bracknell / Hemel Hempstead / Swanley

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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates