Senior Bid Writer/Manager

Contract Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction business is seeking a Bid Writer / Bid Manager to enhance its pre-construction team. This role focuses on creating impactful tender submissions, collaborating with teams to gather technical content, and ensuring compliance with technical requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in bid writing and strong written communication skills, backed by a relevant qualification. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing or bid management within construction.
• Ability to present technical information clearly.
• Understanding of construction terminology and tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Craft high-quality tender submissions with input from various teams.
• Produce documentation that meets quality guidelines.
• Collaborate to ensure submissions meet technical requirements.

Skills

Bid writing

Attention to detail

Written communication

Technical information interpretation

Education

HNC or degree in Construction Management

Tools

InDesign

Job description

Overview

Salary: Competitive

About the Role: Contract Scotland is recruiting on behalf of regional construction business for a Bid Writer / Bid Manager to join their busy pre-construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in bid writing, technical submissions, or construction management to take responsibility for producing high-quality tender submissions that make a real impact.

The role is office-based and full-time, supporting a team where quality submissions are increasingly key recent tenders have been evaluated 70% on quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Take input from contracts managers and pre-construction teams to craft high-quality tender submissions.
• Produce clear, concise, and visually engaging documentation using tools such as InDesign.
• Work within strict guidelines for word counts, page limits, formatting, and branding.
• Use the company s extensive library of content to develop compelling bids.
• Ensure submissions meet technical and commercial requirements, including frameworks and NHS-specific projects.
• Collaborate with multiple internal teams to gather technical content and ensure accuracy.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in bid writing, bid management, or pre-construction roles within construction, civil engineering, or related sectors.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical information and present it clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Familiarity with construction terminology, tender processes, and frameworks.
• Experience using InDesign or willingness to learn preferred.
• Ideally, HNC or degree-level qualification in Construction Management or similar.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience transitioning from site or contracts management into bid writing.
• Previous success in winning bids or preparing submissions in a structured, competitive environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple departments to gather information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical skills growth.
• Supportive environment with exposure to high-quality tender submissions.

About the company

The construction business is a leading contractor specialising in construction and fit out projects. With a strong focus on quality submissions and technical excellence, they operate in a competitive market where attention to detail and strong pre-construction planning are key to winning work.

How to Apply

Please send your CV

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