Bid Writer

  • We Are Footprint
  • Salford, Manchester
  • 25/03/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Architect and Design

Job Description

Senior Bid Coordinator / Bid Writer

Our client, a well-established North West contractor, is seeking a Senior Bid Coordinator / Bid Writer to join their team. This is a key role responsible for managing tender submissions, enhancing marketing efforts, and ensuring the company maintains a consistent, professional presence in all communications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bid Preparation: Write high-quality, winning bid documents for projects and frameworks, coordinating and editing content to meet deadlines.
  • Presentations & Meetings: Attend and contribute to framework presentations.
  • Tender Administration: Complete PQQs, Contractor Questionnaires, ITT quality sections, and submit completed tender documents.
  • Collaboration: Work with the estimating team to gather technical information, ensuring accurate, high-quality bids.
  • Marketing & Promotion: Produce promotional materials, award submissions, and maintain up-to-date bid libraries and internal policy documentation.
  • Client Support: Provide insurance renewal information and maintain Constructionline profile with regular project references.
  • Business Development Support: Assist with marketing campaigns, including quarterly email communications via Insightly CRM, and support business development initiatives.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure all documentation meets ISO standards and company quality benchmarks, liaising with accreditation bodies as required.
  • Accreditations: Attain and maintain key industry accreditations, including Constructionline, CHAS, and SafeContractor.

About You

  • Proven bid writing experience within the construction sector, ideally with a main contractor.
  • Knowledge of Adobe InDesign is desirable.
  • Exceptional written English, copywriting, and editing skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
  • Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality submissions consistently.

Quality & Standards

  • Support and lead the team in achieving and maintaining ISO accreditations.
  • Write policies and procedures in line with quality standards.
  • Communicate with external accreditation bodies when required.