Senior Bid Writer/Manager

Contract Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm in the UK seeks a Bid Writer / Bid Manager to create impactful tender submissions. The role requires strong written communication skills, experience in bid writing, and familiarity with construction terminology. You will work closely with multiple teams and utilize tools like InDesign to meet strict submission guidelines. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing, bid management, or related roles in construction.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to present technical information clearly.
• Familiarity with tender processes and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Craft high-quality tender submissions with input from teams.
• Produce visually engaging documentation using InDesign.
• Ensure submissions meet technical and commercial requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to gather accurate technical content.

Skills

Bid writing

Written communication

Attention to detail

Interpret technical information

Construction terminology

Education

HNC or degree-level qualification in Construction Management

Tools

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Contract Scotland is recruiting on behalf of a 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 companys 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.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.