Assistant Bid Writer

Bid/Proposals Writer
Location: Dartford or Manchester

This role does not offer sponsorship

Are you early in your bid writing career and looking for the right opportunity to grow your skills? This is a chance to build on the experience you already have, gain exposure to exciting projects, and develop alongside one of the most successful bids teams in the industry. We\’re not expecting you to know it all, what matters is that you\’ve had some experience in bids or proposals and are ready to take the next step. You\’ll be supported by experienced colleagues, learn through collaboration, and be part of an award winning team with a track record of success.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and editing of written responses that address client needs.
• Working with subject matter experts to shape content and ensure responses are clear, relevant, and client-focused.
• Proof-reading and checking documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Helping to collate supporting evidence and examples for use in submissions.
• Learning how to review responses against scoring criteria and contribute ideas for improvement.

What We\’re Looking For

• Some experience in bids or proposals.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from others.
• Organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Enthusiasm to grow your career in bid writing, with professional development supported by our APMP corporate membership.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career. You\’ll gain exposure to high-profile projects, learn from a supportive and experienced team, and continue building the skills you need to become a confident and capable bid professional.

Don\’t match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About Us
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O\’Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O\’Rourke\’s story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the \’Offer an interview scheme\’. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email