Are you an experienced Construction Bid Writer, with a background working on projects within the Education, Healthcare, MOJ or Industrial sectors? Are you looking to join a trusted employer, with further opportunities for career development? Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with a longstanding, and established Main Contractor who are currently on the look out for a Bid Writer to join them on a permanent basis out of their South Yorkshire site. As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for being a key part of the pre-construction team, working closley with our team of Design Manager's, Planner's & Estimators to ensure the commercial success and viability of our future projects. What's in it for you? Competitive basic salary of 50,000 (D.O.E) with a Car Allowance Annual bonus scheme Private pension scheme Life assurance policy Enhanced maternity/paternity pay What are we looking for? Prior proven experience working for a Main Contractor on similar projects as a Bid Writer/Bid Coordinator Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and persuasive manner. Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously. High attention to detail and a commitment to producing work of the highest quality. Key Responsibilities: Analyse tender documents: Study invitation-to-tender documents to understand client needs and requirements. Develop bid strategies: Create compelling themes and strategies to differentiate the company's proposal. Manage the bid process:Coordinate all aspects of the bid, from initial pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) to final submission. Ensure compliance: Make sure the submitted documentation meets all the specific criteria and requirements outlined by the client. Write persuasive content: Craft clear, concise, and accurate proposals that highlight the company's strengths and value. IF THIS IS YOU, WHY NOT APPLY NOW!
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Construction Bid Writer, with a background working on projects within the Education, Healthcare, MOJ or Industrial sectors? Are you looking to join a trusted employer, with further opportunities for career development? Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with a longstanding, and established Main Contractor who are currently on the look out for a Bid Writer to join them on a permanent basis out of their South Yorkshire site. As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for being a key part of the pre-construction team, working closley with our team of Design Manager's, Planner's & Estimators to ensure the commercial success and viability of our future projects. What's in it for you? Competitive basic salary of 50,000 (D.O.E) with a Car Allowance Annual bonus scheme Private pension scheme Life assurance policy Enhanced maternity/paternity pay What are we looking for? Prior proven experience working for a Main Contractor on similar projects as a Bid Writer/Bid Coordinator Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and persuasive manner. Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously. High attention to detail and a commitment to producing work of the highest quality. Key Responsibilities: Analyse tender documents: Study invitation-to-tender documents to understand client needs and requirements. Develop bid strategies: Create compelling themes and strategies to differentiate the company's proposal. Manage the bid process:Coordinate all aspects of the bid, from initial pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) to final submission. Ensure compliance: Make sure the submitted documentation meets all the specific criteria and requirements outlined by the client. Write persuasive content: Craft clear, concise, and accurate proposals that highlight the company's strengths and value. IF THIS IS YOU, WHY NOT APPLY NOW!
MB856: Bid Writer Location: London Salary: £42,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their London depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience. Support the Head of Submissions and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated components. Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information. Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings. Ensuring all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents. Facilitate storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion. Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions. Ongoing support of contributors with content development and responses, by assessing whether the questions are being answered (1st drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Coordinators. Provide feedback to the Head of Submissions, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses. Create the final publication, and with the team, ensure the bid is delivered to the client on time. Maintain Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny. Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant. Work to demanding and changeable deadlines, in a highly pressured environment. Skills and Qualifications: A background or previous experience in journalism, or writing. Degree educated (ideally English Literature) or journalistic / professional writing background. Demonstrable high level of competence in written English. Creative approach to producing submissions for demanding clients Proof reading and formatting experience. Ability to take ownership of a response/s (from concept to completion) and coordinate contributors, specialists and third party information (storyboarding) to produce a high quality (winning) response. The ability to work within Multi-disciplined teams. This requires continual communication with the departments and organisational skills to ensure the level of support provided meets the Bid requirements. Ability to coach subject matter experts in writing best practice. Must be able to demonstrate how you develop relationships at a number of levels in order to work together to achieve both the project and Company s goals. Must have the ability to listen, observe and interpret words, behaviours and actions of others and respond constructively. This requires good communication skills. Demonstrate how you maintain a clear focus and determination to complete the work that has been allocated, liaise with colleagues to meet deadlines and seek ways to help others to maximise their achievement. Able to Multi-task. Ability to work collaboratively, setting and acting upon clear and realistic goals and objectives. Must demonstrate the ability to use own initiative, question assumptions and learn from and share experiences. Must demonstrate how you have sought improvements and alternative ways of doing things to meet tight deadlines or objectives. Able to respond to setbacks positively and learn from them. Evaluate own performance and has an attitude which seeks improvement. MB856: Bid Writer Location: London Salary: £42,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
MB856: Bid Writer Location: London Salary: £42,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their London depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience. Support the Head of Submissions and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated components. Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information. Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings. Ensuring all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents. Facilitate storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion. Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions. Ongoing support of contributors with content development and responses, by assessing whether the questions are being answered (1st drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Coordinators. Provide feedback to the Head of Submissions, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses. Create the final publication, and with the team, ensure the bid is delivered to the client on time. Maintain Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny. Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant. Work to demanding and changeable deadlines, in a highly pressured environment. Skills and Qualifications: A background or previous experience in journalism, or writing. Degree educated (ideally English Literature) or journalistic / professional writing background. Demonstrable high level of competence in written English. Creative approach to producing submissions for demanding clients Proof reading and formatting experience. Ability to take ownership of a response/s (from concept to completion) and coordinate contributors, specialists and third party information (storyboarding) to produce a high quality (winning) response. The ability to work within Multi-disciplined teams. This requires continual communication with the departments and organisational skills to ensure the level of support provided meets the Bid requirements. Ability to coach subject matter experts in writing best practice. Must be able to demonstrate how you develop relationships at a number of levels in order to work together to achieve both the project and Company s goals. Must have the ability to listen, observe and interpret words, behaviours and actions of others and respond constructively. This requires good communication skills. Demonstrate how you maintain a clear focus and determination to complete the work that has been allocated, liaise with colleagues to meet deadlines and seek ways to help others to maximise their achievement. Able to Multi-task. Ability to work collaboratively, setting and acting upon clear and realistic goals and objectives. Must demonstrate the ability to use own initiative, question assumptions and learn from and share experiences. Must demonstrate how you have sought improvements and alternative ways of doing things to meet tight deadlines or objectives. Able to respond to setbacks positively and learn from them. Evaluate own performance and has an attitude which seeks improvement. MB856: Bid Writer Location: London Salary: £42,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager & Programmer to lead our tender team and ensure that every tender submission is practical, achievable, and fully aligned with project requirements. This role requires strong construction knowledge, excellent planning skills, and the ability to develop clear methodologies and programmes that meet tender deadlines and budgets. Key Responsibilities: Lead tender submissions, working closely with estimators, design coordinators, and bid writers to produce compliant and competitive tenders. Review tenders to ensure they align with company capabilities and experience before committing to bids. Produce and maintain the tender Risk Register . Identify opportunities to optimise programmes, costs, and construction methods. Develop construction methodology and identify logistical challenges, preparing detailed site logistics plans and layouts for tender submissions. Schedule temporary works requirements and coordinate necessary design fees, including sub-contract temporary works and structural/civil designs. Obtain quotations for specialist equipment, including tower cranes, scaffolding, or other temporary works as required. Create scaffold schedules to enable accurate pricing by estimators. Develop tender pre-construction and construction programmes (JCT/NEC compliant) using Project Commander Software or ASTA. Advise estimators on required site preliminaries in line with programme and methodology. Attend tender settlement meetings and site visits, and lead documentation preparation for tender interviews and meetings. Liaise with sub-contractors to ensure alignment with methodology and that interfaces and gaps in quotations are addressed. Prepare information for pre-qualification submissions to support the bid process. Attend internal launch and handover meetings for successful tenders. Assist contract and project managers with programme updates on live projects. Skills and Experience Required: Proven experience in pre-construction management and programming within the construction industry. Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts. Experience producing construction programmes and site logistics plans. Competent in Project Commander, ASTA, or similar project management software. Excellent risk management and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Experience coordinating sub-contractors and managing tender documentation. Why Join Us: Opportunity to lead and influence key tender projects. Work on exciting commercial and industrial construction projects. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Career development and growth opportunities.
Dec 03, 2025
Full time
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager & Programmer to lead our tender team and ensure that every tender submission is practical, achievable, and fully aligned with project requirements. This role requires strong construction knowledge, excellent planning skills, and the ability to develop clear methodologies and programmes that meet tender deadlines and budgets. Key Responsibilities: Lead tender submissions, working closely with estimators, design coordinators, and bid writers to produce compliant and competitive tenders. Review tenders to ensure they align with company capabilities and experience before committing to bids. Produce and maintain the tender Risk Register . Identify opportunities to optimise programmes, costs, and construction methods. Develop construction methodology and identify logistical challenges, preparing detailed site logistics plans and layouts for tender submissions. Schedule temporary works requirements and coordinate necessary design fees, including sub-contract temporary works and structural/civil designs. Obtain quotations for specialist equipment, including tower cranes, scaffolding, or other temporary works as required. Create scaffold schedules to enable accurate pricing by estimators. Develop tender pre-construction and construction programmes (JCT/NEC compliant) using Project Commander Software or ASTA. Advise estimators on required site preliminaries in line with programme and methodology. Attend tender settlement meetings and site visits, and lead documentation preparation for tender interviews and meetings. Liaise with sub-contractors to ensure alignment with methodology and that interfaces and gaps in quotations are addressed. Prepare information for pre-qualification submissions to support the bid process. Attend internal launch and handover meetings for successful tenders. Assist contract and project managers with programme updates on live projects. Skills and Experience Required: Proven experience in pre-construction management and programming within the construction industry. Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts. Experience producing construction programmes and site logistics plans. Competent in Project Commander, ASTA, or similar project management software. Excellent risk management and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Experience coordinating sub-contractors and managing tender documentation. Why Join Us: Opportunity to lead and influence key tender projects. Work on exciting commercial and industrial construction projects. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Career development and growth opportunities.
We re looking for talented Bid Professionals Whether you re a Senior Bid Coordinator, Bid Writer, or Bid Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, visually engaging bids across our expanding portfolio of new-build construction tenders. About the Role You ll join a small yet dynamic Pre-Construction and Work-Winning team, supporting the full bid lifecycle from early engagement through to tender submission and client presentations. Working closely with the Pre-Construction Manager, as well as our design, commercial, and operational teams, you ll help create compelling, compliant, and high-impact submissions that reflect Guildmore s values and expertise. Key Responsibilities: Manage PQQs and support tender submissions. Write and edit bid content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements. Create and maintain visually appealing templates and layouts using strong design and formatting skills. Prepare CVs, project case studies, and organisational charts. Manage bid portals, track clarifications, and ensure compliance throughout the process. Coordinate launch documents and support bid programme planning. Maintain and update the bid library, ensuring content accuracy and accessibility. Conduct client and market research to inform win themes and tailored responses. About You You bring energy, creativity, and precision to every submission. You thrive under pressure and take pride in producing bids that stand out both technically and visually. We re looking for someone who: Has experience working on construction-related tenders, ideally across sectors such as Education, Residential, and Healthcare. Has experience in main contracting or design & build environments. Understands the fundamentals of procurement, commercial, design, and operational tender drivers. Has experience with two-stage and single-stage procurement routes. Demonstrates strong writing, layout, and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail. Is highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated, with a keen eye for quality. Has experience with framework submissions and an understanding of client evaluation processes. Communicates effectively and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Skills Experience in bid writing, coordination, or management. Proficiency in template design and document formatting. Ability to manage and maintain a bid content library. Self-sufficient, detail-driven, and tenacious. Why Join Guildmore? This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing, forward-thinking construction business. You ll have the autonomy to shape how we present our work combining technical understanding with creative flair and play a key part in securing some of the UK s most exciting projects. What We Offer: Full training and ongoing professional development. Opportunities to expand your skills in commercial systems, compliance, and business operations. A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment. Clear career progression within Guildmore s team.
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
We re looking for talented Bid Professionals Whether you re a Senior Bid Coordinator, Bid Writer, or Bid Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, visually engaging bids across our expanding portfolio of new-build construction tenders. About the Role You ll join a small yet dynamic Pre-Construction and Work-Winning team, supporting the full bid lifecycle from early engagement through to tender submission and client presentations. Working closely with the Pre-Construction Manager, as well as our design, commercial, and operational teams, you ll help create compelling, compliant, and high-impact submissions that reflect Guildmore s values and expertise. Key Responsibilities: Manage PQQs and support tender submissions. Write and edit bid content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements. Create and maintain visually appealing templates and layouts using strong design and formatting skills. Prepare CVs, project case studies, and organisational charts. Manage bid portals, track clarifications, and ensure compliance throughout the process. Coordinate launch documents and support bid programme planning. Maintain and update the bid library, ensuring content accuracy and accessibility. Conduct client and market research to inform win themes and tailored responses. About You You bring energy, creativity, and precision to every submission. You thrive under pressure and take pride in producing bids that stand out both technically and visually. We re looking for someone who: Has experience working on construction-related tenders, ideally across sectors such as Education, Residential, and Healthcare. Has experience in main contracting or design & build environments. Understands the fundamentals of procurement, commercial, design, and operational tender drivers. Has experience with two-stage and single-stage procurement routes. Demonstrates strong writing, layout, and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail. Is highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated, with a keen eye for quality. Has experience with framework submissions and an understanding of client evaluation processes. Communicates effectively and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Skills Experience in bid writing, coordination, or management. Proficiency in template design and document formatting. Ability to manage and maintain a bid content library. Self-sufficient, detail-driven, and tenacious. Why Join Guildmore? This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing, forward-thinking construction business. You ll have the autonomy to shape how we present our work combining technical understanding with creative flair and play a key part in securing some of the UK s most exciting projects. What We Offer: Full training and ongoing professional development. Opportunities to expand your skills in commercial systems, compliance, and business operations. A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment. Clear career progression within Guildmore s team.
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Norwich, Norfolk
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Writer Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Norfolk Start Date: Jan 2026 onwards Salary: c 40k basic plus competitive package Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading main contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, MOD and Leisure sectors, who are seeking to recruit an experienced and effective Bid Writer to complement their Pre Construction team. Our client has a strong order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and add further resource in their pre-construction team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for Bid Writing and supporting the work winning team, handling tenders generated from a range of single stage tenders and frameworks, projects typically worth 5m- 15m in single value. Previous experience in working in pre-construction teams is essential along with a clear track record of producing Bids. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ experience as Bid Writer. Experience working on bids for construction companies would be advantageous. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator. Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Writer position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
Nov 29, 2025
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Writer Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Norfolk Start Date: Jan 2026 onwards Salary: c 40k basic plus competitive package Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading main contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, MOD and Leisure sectors, who are seeking to recruit an experienced and effective Bid Writer to complement their Pre Construction team. Our client has a strong order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and add further resource in their pre-construction team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for Bid Writing and supporting the work winning team, handling tenders generated from a range of single stage tenders and frameworks, projects typically worth 5m- 15m in single value. Previous experience in working in pre-construction teams is essential along with a clear track record of producing Bids. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ experience as Bid Writer. Experience working on bids for construction companies would be advantageous. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator. Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Writer position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
This award-winning Environmental Contractor is looking to recruit a Bid Writer/Coordinator to assist in the preparation of bids and tenders for new and existing clients. Working alongside their Bid Manager, you will be responsible for helping to create bid submissions and tenders, utilising knowledge gained from market research, risk evaluations, as well as liaising with internal departments and external bodies. You will ensure bids are prepared effectively against evaluation criteria with the role requiring strong communication skills, including technical writing and the and the ability coordinate technical and commercial responses with clients. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous experience of writing bids and tenders with experience with the construction or environmental sectors an advantage but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning business with low staff turnover, who provide a great environment to work in, and are widely recognised as leaders within their field. On offer is a good salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career development.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
This award-winning Environmental Contractor is looking to recruit a Bid Writer/Coordinator to assist in the preparation of bids and tenders for new and existing clients. Working alongside their Bid Manager, you will be responsible for helping to create bid submissions and tenders, utilising knowledge gained from market research, risk evaluations, as well as liaising with internal departments and external bodies. You will ensure bids are prepared effectively against evaluation criteria with the role requiring strong communication skills, including technical writing and the and the ability coordinate technical and commercial responses with clients. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous experience of writing bids and tenders with experience with the construction or environmental sectors an advantage but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning business with low staff turnover, who provide a great environment to work in, and are widely recognised as leaders within their field. On offer is a good salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career development.
Our client is a prominent UK property maintenance organization that has recently expanded through the acquisition of a new business. With a turnover of £500 million, approximately 2,000 employees, and a nationwide presence, the company serves various sectors, including social housing, defence, hospitality, healthcare, and education. Supported by one of the leading global private equity funds, the Group is poised for accelerated growth through both organic expansion and further acquisitions. Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and experienced Bid Lead to join the team, and help manage and develop a team of bid writers/coordinators. This critical leadership role involves overseeing and integrating existing bidding teams as a key milestone in delivering our strategic growth plan. The Head of Bidding will play a pivotal role in securing new business and driving the company's growth objectives. This is a hybrid role, a combination of working from home with travel to office in East London. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, integrate, mentor and manage existing bidding teams across the organization. • Develop and implement effective bid strategies to secure contracts across various sectors, including social housing, defence, hospitality, healthcare, and education. • Oversee the entire bid process, from initial identification of opportunities to submission and post-tender activities. • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful bid submissions. • Maintain a thorough understanding of public procurement rules, regulations, and tender procedures. • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform bidding strategies. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the bidding teams, enhancing processes and methodologies. Ideal Candidate Profile: • Experience: Over 10 years of experience in bid project management and tender writing, preferably within the property maintenance sector. • Expertise: Proven track record in bidding for contracts ideally with social housing clients, or local authorities, public sector clients, or related industries. • Skills: • Strong project management skills. • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance. • Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities. • Proven leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. • Solid understanding of public procurement rules and tender procedures. Why Join this business? • Work with a leading organization at the forefront of the property maintenance industry. • Play a key role in shaping the company's growth trajectory. • Engage in challenging and rewarding projects across diverse sectors. • Be part of a dynamic and supportive team environment
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
Our client is a prominent UK property maintenance organization that has recently expanded through the acquisition of a new business. With a turnover of £500 million, approximately 2,000 employees, and a nationwide presence, the company serves various sectors, including social housing, defence, hospitality, healthcare, and education. Supported by one of the leading global private equity funds, the Group is poised for accelerated growth through both organic expansion and further acquisitions. Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and experienced Bid Lead to join the team, and help manage and develop a team of bid writers/coordinators. This critical leadership role involves overseeing and integrating existing bidding teams as a key milestone in delivering our strategic growth plan. The Head of Bidding will play a pivotal role in securing new business and driving the company's growth objectives. This is a hybrid role, a combination of working from home with travel to office in East London. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, integrate, mentor and manage existing bidding teams across the organization. • Develop and implement effective bid strategies to secure contracts across various sectors, including social housing, defence, hospitality, healthcare, and education. • Oversee the entire bid process, from initial identification of opportunities to submission and post-tender activities. • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful bid submissions. • Maintain a thorough understanding of public procurement rules, regulations, and tender procedures. • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform bidding strategies. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the bidding teams, enhancing processes and methodologies. Ideal Candidate Profile: • Experience: Over 10 years of experience in bid project management and tender writing, preferably within the property maintenance sector. • Expertise: Proven track record in bidding for contracts ideally with social housing clients, or local authorities, public sector clients, or related industries. • Skills: • Strong project management skills. • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance. • Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities. • Proven leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. • Solid understanding of public procurement rules and tender procedures. Why Join this business? • Work with a leading organization at the forefront of the property maintenance industry. • Play a key role in shaping the company's growth trajectory. • Engage in challenging and rewarding projects across diverse sectors. • Be part of a dynamic and supportive team environment
Are you an experienced bid writer or coordinator with a passion for delivering winning proposals? Do you have a strong background in construction, particularly with main contractors? Are you looking to join a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities? About the Company Our client is a leading main contractor based in Hertfordshire, renowned for delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to innovation and excellence, they are keen to provide a collaborative working environment. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer/Bid Coordinator to join a busy pre-construction team. You will play a critical role in producing high-quality, compelling bid submissions to secure new projects and strengthen client relationships. Duties and Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end bid process, from initial opportunity assessment to final submission. Work closely with the pre-construction, design, and project teams to gather technical information for bid documents. Write, edit, and format high-quality, persuasive content tailored to client requirements. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of bid submissions. Maintain and update a library of bid templates and case studies. Monitor and track bid opportunities, ensuring compliance with submission deadlines. Conduct post-bid reviews to analyse performance and identify areas for improvement. Requirements Proven experience as a Bid Writer/Bid Coordinator within Construction, ideally with a main contractor. Strong understanding of the bid process and tender requirements for main contractors. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the construction industry and terminology is essential. Benefits Competitive salary package tailored to your experience. Career development opportunities within a market-leading contractor. Opportunity to work on large projects across the country Could you be good for this role? Apply now and let's discuss further Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jan 31, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced bid writer or coordinator with a passion for delivering winning proposals? Do you have a strong background in construction, particularly with main contractors? Are you looking to join a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities? About the Company Our client is a leading main contractor based in Hertfordshire, renowned for delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to innovation and excellence, they are keen to provide a collaborative working environment. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer/Bid Coordinator to join a busy pre-construction team. You will play a critical role in producing high-quality, compelling bid submissions to secure new projects and strengthen client relationships. Duties and Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end bid process, from initial opportunity assessment to final submission. Work closely with the pre-construction, design, and project teams to gather technical information for bid documents. Write, edit, and format high-quality, persuasive content tailored to client requirements. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of bid submissions. Maintain and update a library of bid templates and case studies. Monitor and track bid opportunities, ensuring compliance with submission deadlines. Conduct post-bid reviews to analyse performance and identify areas for improvement. Requirements Proven experience as a Bid Writer/Bid Coordinator within Construction, ideally with a main contractor. Strong understanding of the bid process and tender requirements for main contractors. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the construction industry and terminology is essential. Benefits Competitive salary package tailored to your experience. Career development opportunities within a market-leading contractor. Opportunity to work on large projects across the country Could you be good for this role? Apply now and let's discuss further Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Bid Writer Role - Leading Construction Consultancy
This is a truly excellent opportunity for a talented Bid Writer who is seeking an opportunity to fast track their career with a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy based just outside of London in Kent.
* A hybrid role - 2 days a week from home
* Opportunity to move to Bid Management and beyond
* Lots of training and career development opportunities within larger group
The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent Bid Writing Experience
* A fresh and dynamic approach: my client wants to get their brand out there!
* Ideally from a consultancy background
* Must be good at technical responses - you will know who to approach and what you need!
* Creative writing is key. (My client does not want a 'copy-and-paste' style bid writer!)
* You will also be able to organise a Bid Library
* Work well in a team, reporting to the Bid Manager with assistance of a Bid Coordinator
Clients span a mix of public and private sectors including:
* Commercial
* Residential
* Education
* Leisure
* Industrial
* Retrofit / decarbonisation
Our client works on Local authority, London Borough and National Frameworks so experience on these projects will be key.
If this role is of interest to you, please do not hesitate to apply with an updated CV and salary requirements.
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Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Bid Writer Role - Leading Construction Consultancy
This is a truly excellent opportunity for a talented Bid Writer who is seeking an opportunity to fast track their career with a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy based just outside of London in Kent.
* A hybrid role - 2 days a week from home
* Opportunity to move to Bid Management and beyond
* Lots of training and career development opportunities within larger group
The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent Bid Writing Experience
* A fresh and dynamic approach: my client wants to get their brand out there!
* Ideally from a consultancy background
* Must be good at technical responses - you will know who to approach and what you need!
* Creative writing is key. (My client does not want a 'copy-and-paste' style bid writer!)
* You will also be able to organise a Bid Library
* Work well in a team, reporting to the Bid Manager with assistance of a Bid Coordinator
Clients span a mix of public and private sectors including:
* Commercial
* Residential
* Education
* Leisure
* Industrial
* Retrofit / decarbonisation
Our client works on Local authority, London Borough and National Frameworks so experience on these projects will be key.
If this role is of interest to you, please do not hesitate to apply with an updated CV and salary requirements.
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Bid Writer
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Bid Writer, Bid Coordinator, Proposals Manager
Job Title: Bid Writer
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 (Negotiable)
Location: Cardiff Area
Acorn is representing a fantastic company who undertake work in both the private and public sectors of construction! This well-established construction company cover a broad range of projects for their clients in education, retail, health and social housing, covering areas of construction such as new build and refurbishments.
This company are looking for someone who can hit the ground running with capabilities of being able to carry out PQQ's, Technical Submissions, Organisation Charts and more. Ideally our client would prefer a Bid Writer, but they are open to Business Development Managers who are willing to carry out the above and below responsibilities along with the Business Development.
Responsibilities and Essential Experience Include:
* Educated to degree level
* Bid Coordinator, Submission Coordination, Bid Writing or Bid Management experience
* Sound knowledge of Construction and current Building Regulations
* MCIOB or MRICS qualified (desirable)
* Estimating, Commercial, Project Management Qualification (desirable)
* Excellent communication, IT and organisation skills
* 3-5 years plus in the same or similar role
* Strong IT skills
Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within ten working days then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, however we will register your details for consideration against future opportunities.
Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment
Sep 28, 2020
Permanent
Bid Writer
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Bid Writer, Bid Coordinator, Proposals Manager
Job Title: Bid Writer
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 (Negotiable)
Location: Cardiff Area
Acorn is representing a fantastic company who undertake work in both the private and public sectors of construction! This well-established construction company cover a broad range of projects for their clients in education, retail, health and social housing, covering areas of construction such as new build and refurbishments.
This company are looking for someone who can hit the ground running with capabilities of being able to carry out PQQ's, Technical Submissions, Organisation Charts and more. Ideally our client would prefer a Bid Writer, but they are open to Business Development Managers who are willing to carry out the above and below responsibilities along with the Business Development.
Responsibilities and Essential Experience Include:
* Educated to degree level
* Bid Coordinator, Submission Coordination, Bid Writing or Bid Management experience
* Sound knowledge of Construction and current Building Regulations
* MCIOB or MRICS qualified (desirable)
* Estimating, Commercial, Project Management Qualification (desirable)
* Excellent communication, IT and organisation skills
* 3-5 years plus in the same or similar role
* Strong IT skills
Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within ten working days then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, however we will register your details for consideration against future opportunities.
Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment
A Bid Writer is required to join a North London based contractor. The sectors you will assist in bidding projects for range from Education through to Social housing and commercial refurbishments.
You will come from a bid writer/coordinator background and be able to understand the bid process from conception through to final client presentation stage. As well as writing content you will assist in brainstorming win themes, capture planning and help with creating innovative marketing ideas for brochures and web content.
A previous background working either with an architect, main contractor, FM provider or consultancy is necessary as you will need to understand the build process. InDesign is desirable but not a must have and good knowledge of the Microsoft suite is essential, especially Word.
If you can commute into North London, then please contact myself for further information on (phone number removed).
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you, please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bids/Business Development and Marketing Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications
Jul 23, 2020
Permanent
A Bid Writer is required to join a North London based contractor. The sectors you will assist in bidding projects for range from Education through to Social housing and commercial refurbishments.
You will come from a bid writer/coordinator background and be able to understand the bid process from conception through to final client presentation stage. As well as writing content you will assist in brainstorming win themes, capture planning and help with creating innovative marketing ideas for brochures and web content.
A previous background working either with an architect, main contractor, FM provider or consultancy is necessary as you will need to understand the build process. InDesign is desirable but not a must have and good knowledge of the Microsoft suite is essential, especially Word.
If you can commute into North London, then please contact myself for further information on (phone number removed).
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you, please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bids/Business Development and Marketing Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications
BID WRITER / MARKETING COORDINATOR – SE London
Our client is a privately owned traditional builder operating from their South East London office for over 40 years. This company undertakes schemes within the public sector including schools, government / council works but primarily operate as a main contractor within the social housing sector (new build and refurbishment works). Turnover for last year was in excess of £23m and they have a very strong forward order book with a loyal client base.
Due to continued growth in their key sectors the need now exists for an experienced BID WRITER / MARKETING COORDINATOR to join the pre-construction team at their head office.
The ideal candidate will be a close match for the follow key desirables;
* Forward thinking Bid Writer, experienced in bid writing and marketing within the Social Housing Refurbishment and New Build Sector
* Capable of representing the company in the writing, formatting and delivery of quality bids - primarily from Social Housing Providers
* Requires experience writing detailed, comprehensive bids and formatting high quality, innovative documents.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well run and financially sound organisation operating in what are effectively ‘recession proof’ sectors
The Salary range on offer for this role is between £48k to £55k dependant on and knowledge and specific experience of working in a comparable role within the social housing sector
Please email your CV in the first instance and we will contact you by return with more details
Jun 30, 2020
Permanent
BID WRITER / MARKETING COORDINATOR – SE London
Our client is a privately owned traditional builder operating from their South East London office for over 40 years. This company undertakes schemes within the public sector including schools, government / council works but primarily operate as a main contractor within the social housing sector (new build and refurbishment works). Turnover for last year was in excess of £23m and they have a very strong forward order book with a loyal client base.
Due to continued growth in their key sectors the need now exists for an experienced BID WRITER / MARKETING COORDINATOR to join the pre-construction team at their head office.
The ideal candidate will be a close match for the follow key desirables;
* Forward thinking Bid Writer, experienced in bid writing and marketing within the Social Housing Refurbishment and New Build Sector
* Capable of representing the company in the writing, formatting and delivery of quality bids - primarily from Social Housing Providers
* Requires experience writing detailed, comprehensive bids and formatting high quality, innovative documents.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well run and financially sound organisation operating in what are effectively ‘recession proof’ sectors
The Salary range on offer for this role is between £48k to £55k dependant on and knowledge and specific experience of working in a comparable role within the social housing sector
Please email your CV in the first instance and we will contact you by return with more details
Bid Writer/Proposal Writer - Social Housing
London
£35,000 - £45,000 + Car/Allowance + Holidays, Pension + Healthcare.
My client is a national contractor with a proven track record in delivering social housing refurbsihment (Decent Homes) and repairs/mainteance/gas servicing contracts for Local/Central Government, Housing Associations and RSL clients.
Reporting in to the Bid Manager, you will work with a team of Bid Writers and Bid Co-ordinators, supporting senior team members in successful delivery of pre-qualifications, proposals and tenders.
Key Responsibilities
* To report to the Bid Manager
* WriteITTQuality and PQQ submissions
* Write client and bid focused market leading responses based on high level proposals developed with the Bid Manager
* Write clearly and concisely
* Communicate and liaise with Operations Managers, BDMs and other Group senior managers to ensure that the proposals are reflective of the business and individual client's needs and aspirations
* To meet the Bid Plan and assigned responsibilities as set out by the Bid Manager
* Proof read documents
* Produce case studies and method statements as needed
* Manage the communication between the client and company throughout the bid process
* Print, produce and bind the documents
* To administer the Bid Pipeline process when needed
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience writing and winning Social Housing / Maintenance works for a contractor
* IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Email
* Excellent with Word
* Knowledge of the social housing / maintenance market
* Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
* Good organisational and planning skills
Ideal Candidate:
You will possess strong organisational and project management skills, an eye for detail and meticulous proof-reading and communication skills both written and verbal, together with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
On offer for the successful Bid Writer is a highly competitive salary (dependant on experience) as well as other fringe benefits. The company also offers all Bid Coordinators a structured route for progression paired with further training and development throughout your
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore only suitable Candidates will be contacted.
Linsco are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence
Jan 22, 2017
Bid Writer/Proposal Writer - Social Housing
London
£35,000 - £45,000 + Car/Allowance + Holidays, Pension + Healthcare.
My client is a national contractor with a proven track record in delivering social housing refurbsihment (Decent Homes) and repairs/mainteance/gas servicing contracts for Local/Central Government, Housing Associations and RSL clients.
Reporting in to the Bid Manager, you will work with a team of Bid Writers and Bid Co-ordinators, supporting senior team members in successful delivery of pre-qualifications, proposals and tenders.
Key Responsibilities
* To report to the Bid Manager
* WriteITTQuality and PQQ submissions
* Write client and bid focused market leading responses based on high level proposals developed with the Bid Manager
* Write clearly and concisely
* Communicate and liaise with Operations Managers, BDMs and other Group senior managers to ensure that the proposals are reflective of the business and individual client's needs and aspirations
* To meet the Bid Plan and assigned responsibilities as set out by the Bid Manager
* Proof read documents
* Produce case studies and method statements as needed
* Manage the communication between the client and company throughout the bid process
* Print, produce and bind the documents
* To administer the Bid Pipeline process when needed
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience writing and winning Social Housing / Maintenance works for a contractor
* IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Email
* Excellent with Word
* Knowledge of the social housing / maintenance market
* Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
* Good organisational and planning skills
Ideal Candidate:
You will possess strong organisational and project management skills, an eye for detail and meticulous proof-reading and communication skills both written and verbal, together with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
On offer for the successful Bid Writer is a highly competitive salary (dependant on experience) as well as other fringe benefits. The company also offers all Bid Coordinators a structured route for progression paired with further training and development throughout your
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore only suitable Candidates will be contacted.
Linsco are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence
