Senior Bid Writer / Manager

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

Job summary

A growing contractor in construction is seeking a Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager to join their team in Bracknell. This role involves writing and managing bids, leading a small team, and developing strategies to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in bid writing within construction, strong communication skills, and is proactive. This position offers hybrid working with great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary increases

Training & Development

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Strong experience writing bids within the construction industry.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bid writing

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

APMP qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager – Bracknell (Hybrid - Office, Home & Site Based)

Salary: 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

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Jones at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as 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.