- Posted 01 September 2025
- Salary£40k - 45k per year + Car Allowance, Benefits
- Location
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineBuild, Construction
- Reference180274
- Contact 07969 972412
Bid Writer
Job description
The Company
Join a forward-thinking, people-first construction firm that blends family values with a reputation for innovation. With over 30 years of experience and regional leadership across the Midlands and South West, they deliver projects ranging from £250k to £30 million in sectors including education, healthcare, residential, and leisure.
As a Bid Writer, you'll take the lead on preparing compelling tender submissions-including PQQs, EOIs, and presentations-to help secure new business across public and private sectors. You'll contribute to strategy, refine content, and ensure every submission resonates with clarity, consistency, and quality.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary package
- Increasing holiday allowance with tenure
- Access to private healthcare
- A supportive environment, including training and mentoring
- A culture committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
Behaviours & Competencies
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple deadlines and manage full bid lifecycles
- Deep research and analytical capabilities
- Collaborative and adaptable with a creative mindset
- Exceptional attention to detail, consistency, and quality
- Integrity-driven, results-oriented, and proactive
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development of assigned tenders, PQQs, and expressions of interest
- Coordinate and create tender presentations as required
- Write, edit, proofread, and present bid content with clarity and impact
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts to integrate technical input effectively
- Analyze tender requirements and manage submission responsibilities via a matrix
- Facilitate tender launch and review meetings, leading quality-focused discussions
- Monitor tender portals and manage clarifications and communications when needed
- Drive continuous improvement in bid processes and support departmental objectives
Experience & Skills
- 3-5 years in a Bid Writing or comparable role-experience in construction or similar industries preferred
- Solid understanding of public sector and framework procurement processes
- Strong command of Microsoft Office and graphic design tools, especially Adobe InDesign
How to Apply
Please click apply or send your CV to rhian@thornbaker.co.uk . If you're passionate about bid writing and the construction or similar industry-even if you don't meet every criterion-we want to hear from you!