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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

Willmott Dixon have an exciting new opportunity for an Senior Bid Coordinator to join our Midlands construction business. These roles are vital to supporting our business growth strategy and ensuring that our win team continues to secure new projects within the region. Our main office is in Central Birmingham, and we deliver projects across multiple sectors within the Midlands region. This will be a hybrid role, but an office presence will be required in the lead up to important bid deadlines. Within the role you will be responsible for assisting and coordinating proposals teams to produce winning submissions. You will support the submission of consistent, high quality, engaging proposals that delight our customers. Key Responsibilities Within this role you will be responsible for supporting the win strategy and coordinating the proposal content. The role will involve: Assisting with research into appropriate proposal opportunities. Overseeing the relevant portals and ensure that submissions are made in line with the required deadlines. Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams in relation to creating the correct proposal content. Being responsible for coordinating timely responses for proposal content from the relevant people within the business. Re-write/edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, ensuring consistency of responses in terms of themes, messages, key phrases and keywords Working with colleagues in graphic design to co-ordinate the presentation of the submission. Working across multiple projects, supporting multiple teams in the production of quality bids. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential You'll have experience in a Bid Writer, Assistant Submissions Manager or Bid Coordinator role. Able to use Microsoft suite of office programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Project. Understanding of the different proposal processes. Strong written abilities/degree qualification in English or History. Desired Have or working towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification. APMP membership and accreditation. InDesign/Photoshop experience. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

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!

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.

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 --------- 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

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