Senior Proposal Writer in Loughton

Overview

Location: Loughton (Office-Based) • Working Pattern: Full-time, 4 days per week in the office / 1 day work from home • Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

An established and growing construction and development organisation is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Bid Writer to join its expanding team. This is a full-time, office-based role supporting the delivery of high-quality bid submissions across a diverse portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects, including partnerships with Local Authorities and Registered Providers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in producing compelling, compliant, and timely tender responses, working closely with internal stakeholders to support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and produce high-quality written responses for tenders, PQQs, and bid submissions
• Lead or support end-to-end bid writing activities in line with client and framework requirements
• Conduct detailed research to tailor responses to specific clients and opportunities
• Collaborate with project teams, commercial teams, and senior management to gather technical and operational input
• Edit, proofread, and review content to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy
• Maintain and develop a central library of bid content and case studies
• Ensure all submissions meet deadlines and comply with quality and governance standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes and documentation
• Support presentations and written materials for client interviews when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a bid writing role within a construction or built environment setting
• Strong new build experience is essential; refurbishment experience is desirable
• Proven ability to write clear, persuasive, and professional bid responses
• Experience working on bids involving Local Authorities, Registered Providers, or public sector frameworks
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field

Additional Information

• This role offers clear progression within a rapidly growing business
• Exposure to complex, high-profile projects and long-term development partnerships
• Office-based culture with close collaboration across teams