Bid Writer - Tier One Main Contractor

A Tier One main contractor is recruiting for an experienced and talented Bid Writer to work as part of the Preconstruction Team in Welwyn Garden City, acting as bid writing lead to create high-quality submission documents and carry out client research that helps the business win work within the Northern Home Counties region. This position is office-based, with flexibility for occasional remote working.

About the Company:

• They provide national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets.
• Together, they deliver strong results for customers, partners and employees.
• They are one of the UK’s most successful Tier One contractors and, as a progressive and ambitious organisation, employees benefit from a safe and rewarding working environment.

About the role:

• Understand the drivers within each sector and for various clients.
• Produce winning bid responses with strong style, structure and persuasion.
• Support Business Development in scheme research, pipeline and events management.
• Hold brainstorming and response workshops.
• Align and develop themes and a coherent winning bid strategy.
• Share ideas to raise the standard of submissions.
• Engage with the wider bid/project team to ensure all ideas are captured and developed.
• Undertake desktop research.
• Liaise with tender and project teams and prepare CVs.
• Identify and develop key themes with the team.
• Attend launch meetings and agree deliverables and deadlines.
• Attend site visits.
• Arrange and facilitate workshops with the bid team.
• Draft executive summaries and distribute key win themes and ideas.
• Review team responses and ensure consistency.
• Keep the team on track to meet submission deadlines.
• Support the team in preparing for interviews during and after tender stages.
• Agree and incorporate feedback.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Producing high-quality, persuasive written content for PQQs, tenders and proposals.
• Understanding client requirements, identifying USPs and developing compelling win themes.
• Researching and summarising markets, competitors and bid-related topics.
• Ensuring all submissions meet mandatory requirements and deadlines.
• Interviewing subject matter experts to extract project details and methodologies.
• Interviewing client teams (where appropriate) to understand objectives and requirements.
• Maintaining a database of standard responses, case studies, CVs and feedback.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts, managers and stakeholders to gather technical input.

Ideally, they are looking for:

• Experience in creative writing and structuring winning bids.
• Previous experience in developing proposals.

What are they looking for?

As an experienced Bid Writer, you will be educated to degree level and able to understand organisational procedures and policies. You will work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with strong writing, analytical and problem-solving skills. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office and creative software, and capable of coordinating with third parties, including authors and animators. To thrive in this environment, you should have a passion for delivering high-quality work and enjoy being part of an inclusive, collaborative and hardworking team. Employees are encouraged to support and challenge one another to achieve success. The organisation promotes equality and has built a culture where all voices are heard and respected.

What can they offer?

You will join a growing and dynamic team that is passionate about its work and enjoys the pace and challenge of the construction sector. No two days are the same, and employees are encouraged to deliver the best outcomes for customers. Their culture is a key part of how they operate. It is inclusive, supportive and team-focused, with strong, long-standing relationships across their supply chain. They place a high level of trust in their people, with clear expectations and a shared commitment to delivering results both individually and as a team. Employees are encouraged and rewarded for working collaboratively to achieve a “Perfect Delivery” approach. This strategy—find, win, deliver, repeat—has led to a strong forward order book and continued focus on long-term work-winning capability across key sectors including education, public sector frameworks, civic buildings, leisure, investment-linked opportunities and healthcare. Their commitment to employees is as strong as their commitment to clients. They recognise that their people are central to success and actively support development and progression for those who demonstrate dedication and integrity. Their strength lies in their people—their skills, knowledge and professionalism keep them at the forefront of the industry.