The Construction Index Ltd
Bid Writer
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Bid Writer
Bid Writer
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum + benefits
Region: UK - East
Location: Loughton, Essex
Type: Full Time
Overview
Our client is a well-established construction and development business delivering projects across residential, education, regeneration, fire remediation, decarbonisation, and retrofit sectors.
The Bid Writer will be responsible for producing compelling, client-focused tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.
Responsibilities
Bid & Proposal Management
- Producing high-quality, compliant tender submissions across multiple sectors.
- Writing clear, concise, and compelling responses tailored to client requirements.
- Planning and coordinating quality submissions to maximise scoring potential.
- Managing bid programmes to ensure all deadlines are achieved.
- Reviewing tender documentation and ensuring full compliance throughout.
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Content Development
- Gathering technical, operational, and commercial information from internal stakeholders.
- Refining and editing technical responses for clarity, consistency, and impact.
- Developing and maintaining bid content libraries and response templates.
- Continuously improving submission quality through lessons learned and feedback.
Presentation & Design
- Producing visually engaging submission documents.
- Preparing presentation materials for client interviews and bid presentations.
- Utilising Microsoft Office and design platforms such as Adobe InDesign and Canva.
- Ensuring submissions are professionally presented and client-focused.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Working closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams.
- Supporting regional pre-construction teams throughout the bid process.
- Contributing to bid strategy discussions and win themes.
- Sharing best practice across the business to improve bid performance.
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Requirements
Essential:
- APMP Foundation qualification.
- Proven experience in Bid Writing or Proposal Management within the construction industry.
- Minimum two years' experience in technical writing.
- Strong understanding of the construction bid lifecycle.
- Excellent written, verbal, and editing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering the chance to work on a diverse range of projects while playing a key role in securing future business.
You'll be part of an experienced Pre-Construction team with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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