Bid Writer in Chelmsford

Bid Writer RGE Services & NRT Group Permanent | Full-time | 40 hours per week | Hybrid working About the role RGE Services and NRT Group are growing businesses specialising in building compliance, working with local authorities, housing associations and blue-light organisations across the UK. We deliver fire, electrical, water hygiene and wider environmental compliance services across thousands of homes and public buildings. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a
Bid Writer
to join our team and help us secure new and repeat contracts across the group. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded writer who enjoys understanding client requirements, working with technical specialists and turning complex information into clear, persuasive and compelling tender responses. You will take ownership of allocated bids from
cradle to grave , working closely with operational teams, subject-matter experts and senior leadership. What you'll be doing Analyse tender documents, specifications and evaluation criteria to identify requirements, risks, opportunities and win themes. Plan, draft and edit high-quality responses for public sector tenders, frameworks, PSQs and other procurement submissions. Interview subject-matter experts and turn technical information into clear, credible and client-focused responses. Coordinate contributions from internal stakeholders, setting deadlines and constructively challenging incomplete or weak evidence. Maintain compliance matrices, response plans, bid programmes and version control. Proofread and quality-check submissions for accuracy, consistency, grammar, tone, evidence and compliance. Develop and maintain case studies, CVs, standard responses and an organised bid library. Manage allocated bids throughout the full bid lifecycle, including PSQs, clarification responses and submission through relevant procurement portals. Support bid reviews, lessons learned and continuous improvement. Contribute to presentations, interviews, clarifications and wider business development materials. Champion our commitment to safety, quality, social value and responsible growth. What we're looking for Essential: Previous experience in bid writing, procurement, business development, technical writing or a closely related role. Excellent written English, proofreading and editing skills. Experience producing clear, persuasive and well-structured written content. A good understanding of public sector procurement, competitive tenders and/or frameworks. Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to compliance, quality assurance and document control. Confidence working with people at different levels of seniority and across different disciplines. Ability to work independently and take ownership of allocated bids. Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Desirable experience You don't need to have experience in every area below, but it would be advantageous to have: 1–2 years' experience within construction, building services, maintenance, compliance or the wider built environment. Experience preparing bids for local authorities, housing associations, blue-light organisations or other regulated public sector clients. Experience using bid/procurement portals, content libraries and tender evaluation methodologies. Experience coordinating contributions from subject-matter experts. APMP membership or certification. Don't have APMP certification yet?
That's not a problem. We are committed to professional development and will support the successful candidate towards an appropriate APMP qualification where required. Working at RGE & NRT This is a
permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday . You'll initially be office-based to support your induction, build relationships across the business and develop a strong understanding of our services. Following this initial period, the role will move to a
hybrid working arrangement , balancing focused writing time with collaborative office-based working. Occasional travel to RGE/NRT locations, client meetings, site visits or tender interviews may be required. During busy submission periods, some flexibility will be important, although we actively plan workloads and deadlines to support our teams. What we offer Competitive salary based on experience. Performance-related bonus package. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Support towards APMP membership and certification where appropriate. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Direct access to operational specialists and senior decision-makers. The opportunity to take ownership of bids and develop your sector knowledge. Pension and benefits scheme. Hybrid working following the initial induction period.
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