Bid Writer

Overview

Atkins Search are currently recruiting for a Bid Writer to join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business with a strong national presence and an impressive portfolio of major construction frameworks and strategic client relationships across the UK. The role offers a predominantly home-based working arrangement, providing flexibility while contributing to some of the country's most significant construction opportunities.

With a substantial pipeline of secured and targeted work, a collaborative culture, and genuine opportunities for progression, you will play a key role in producing high-quality submissions that help secure major projects across a variety of sectors.

Client

Our client is a highly regarded national construction business with an excellent reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK. They continue to secure positions on prestigious public and private sector frameworks, providing a diverse pipeline of opportunities across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, defence, residential and public sector infrastructure.

With a focus on quality, innovation and long-term client relationships, they have established themselves as one of the industry's most respected contractors. Their people-first approach, commitment to career development and collaborative culture make this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Bid Writer looking to further their career within a successful and growing pre-construction team.

Leading Tier 1 construction contractor

National project portfolio across multiple sectors

Strong presence on major public and private sector frameworks

Excellent reputation for quality and delivery

Long-standing relationships with key clients and framework providers

Commitment to innovation and sustainability

Genuine career progression opportunities

Flexible, predominantly home-based working arrangement

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Strong pipeline of secured and targeted opportunities

Role

As Bid Writer, you will be responsible for producing compelling, high-quality bid and tender submissions that clearly communicate the company's strengths, technical expertise and value proposition.

Working closely with operational teams, estimators, planners, designers and senior stakeholders, you will gather information, develop written responses and coordinate content for a wide range of bids, framework submissions and pre-qualification opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a nationally recognised contractor while benefiting from flexible home-based working, with occasional travel to regional offices, project sites and team meetings as required.

Responsibilities

Writing high-quality responses for PQQs, SQs, ITTs and framework submissions

Developing engaging and persuasive written content tailored to client requirements

Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to gather bid information

Reviewing tender documentation and identifying key response requirements

Coordinating contributions from subject matter experts across the business

Ensuring submissions are compliant, accurate and submitted within agreed deadlines

Editing, proofreading and quality-checking bid submissions prior to issue

Maintaining and updating bid content libraries, case studies and supporting documentation

Researching client organisations and procurement bodies to support tailored responses

Supporting bid strategy development and win themes within submissions

Assisting with framework applications and re-bid opportunities

Coordinating bid administration and document control activities

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the bid function

Supporting interview and presentation preparation where required

Building strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders

Person

The successful candidate will have previous Bid Writing experience within the UK construction industry, alongside exceptional written communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Experience within the UK built environment sector and major construction frameworks is essential.

Proven experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or Bid Coordinator within construction, engineering or the built environment

Previous experience working for a main contractor, consultancy or design and build organisation

Strong understanding of UK public sector procurement and framework bidding processes

Experience supporting submissions for frameworks such as Crown Commercial Services, Pagabo, SCAPE, Procure Partnerships Framework, NHS SBS, Fusion21 or similar

Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills

Ability to interpret tender questions and develop compelling responses

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality submissions

Experience managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously

Good understanding of construction terminology and project delivery methodologies

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly organised and self-motivated

Proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach

Proficient with Microsoft Office and bid management platforms

Willingness to travel occasionally to offices, project sites and meetings across the UK

Location

Home-based role with flexible working arrangements

Candidates can be based anywhere within the UK

Occasional travel required to regional offices, project sites and team meetings

Remuneration

As Bid Writer, you will be joining a market-leading contractor with an excellent reputation and a strong future workload.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the pursuit and winning of major UK construction projects while developing your career within a supportive and progressive environment.

Competitive salary

Company car allowance (where applicable)

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Generous pension contribution

Excellent holiday allowance

Flexible and remote working arrangement

Ongoing training and professional development

Clear opportunities for career progression into Senior Bid Writer and Bid Management positions

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant construction projects and frameworks

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