Bid Writer (Construction)

• Position: Bid Writer
• Contract type: Part-time (3 days per week) & permanent
• Location: Central Kent
• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 pro rata (DOE) + package
• Contact: Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers Maidstone office

About the company:

Join one of Kent s leading main contractors, renowned for delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the region.
With project values typically ranging from £2.5m to £16m, the company has an exceptional reputation for technical excellence, collaboration, and continued growth.

The opportunity

With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking contractor that truly values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.
As Bid Writer, you ll be pivotal in creating compelling, high-quality tender submissions that highlight the company s strengths and help secure future projects.

Role overview:

As the Bid Writer, you will play a key role in producing high-quality, dynamic, persuasive tender submissions that clearly articulate the company's value proposition, demonstrate compliance and showcase their experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Collating and reviewing a broad range of information which could include case studies, technical information, social value material, tender programmes, construction methodologies to Bid/Tender submission documents
• You'll collaborate closely with Estimators, Design Managers, Contracts Managers and Quantity Surveyors to craft compelling content that helps win work in a competitive marketplace.
• Write, edit and coordinate high-quality bid responses for PQQs, ITTs and RFPs.
• Tailor responses to meet specific client requirements and scoring criteria.
• Manage bid timelines to ensure submissions are completed on time.
• Maintain and update the Technical Library of standard responses, case studies and other supporting information.
• Play a key role in the ongoing improvement of the bid process and quality of content.

About you:

• Proven track record of producing successful bids within the construction sector.
• Strong understanding of construction terminology, delivery and procurement processes.
• Exceptional eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Able to engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders to produce high-quality bid submissions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Adobe to produce high-quality documents.

What is in it for you

• A competitive pro-rata Bid Writer salary and package (25 days holiday, private healthcare, life assurance and company pension).
• Flexible part-time working pattern.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment where your work truly makes a difference.

Interested

If you want to work with a respected contractor delivering exciting Kent-based projects we d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers (Maidstone branch) for a confidential discussion.