Bid Writer

Brandon James
Bid Writer

A respected multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join its growing work-winning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident writer with experience across bids, tenders and proposals to play a key role in producing high-quality submissions for public and private sector clients.

The successful Bid Writer will work closely with senior stakeholders, technical specialists and business development colleagues to create clear, persuasive and client-focused responses. A significant part of the role will involve developing strong social value content, translating the consultancy’s commitments into measurable and compelling proposals.

The Bid Writer Role

The successful Bid Writer will support the development of bids, frameworks, PQQs and tender submissions across the property, construction and built environment sectors.

Responsibilities will include:

• Writing clear, persuasive and tailored responses for bids, tenders, frameworks and PQQs
• Developing high-quality social value responses aligned with client priorities and evaluation criteria
• Turning technical information into concise and engaging written content
• Working with subject matter experts to gather evidence, case studies and project information
• Reviewing tender documents and identifying key requirements, themes and scoring criteria
• Supporting bid strategy and developing strong win themes
• Writing and editing case studies, CVs, project profiles and supporting content
• Ensuring all submissions are accurate, compliant and submitted within agreed deadlines
• Coordinating input from technical teams, directors and senior stakeholders
• Challenging generic content and strengthening responses with evidence, outcomes and measurable commitments
• Supporting the maintenance and improvement of the bid library
• Reviewing feedback from successful and unsuccessful submissions
• Identifying lessons learned and opportunities to improve future responses
• Working closely with marketing, business development and wider work-winning teams
• Managing multiple submissions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

The Bid Writer

The successful Bid Writer will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Bid Coordinator or similar
• Experience within property, construction, consultancy, professional services or the wider built environment
• Strong bid writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Experience writing social value responses for public sector or framework submissions
• An understanding of social value themes such as local employment, apprenticeships, community engagement, wellbeing, sustainability and supply-chain development
• The ability to create specific, measurable and deliverable social value commitments
• Strong written English and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to interpret tender questions and respond directly to evaluation criteria
• Confidence working with technical contributors and senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage multiple bids and tight deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach
• Experience using procurement portals and bid-management systems
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign would be advantageous

In Return?

Salary: 50,000 – 60,000

• 25 days annual leave
• Career progreession and development
• 3% Pension
• BUPA Dental scheme
• BUPA healthcare
• Travel Insurance
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• And More

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established consultancy and contribute directly to its continued growth through high-quality, client-focused bid writing.

If you are a Bid Writer considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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