Bid Writer
- Location:
-
North West
- Sector:
- Civil Engineering
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091812
Role
Craft winning bids that secure major civil engineering projects.
Our Client has a requirement for a Bid Writer, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Preston.
Role Purpose:
- Produce high-quality, compelling bid content across public and private sector tenders
- Support the successful delivery of PQQ and tender submissions
- Lead and coordinate bid processes for smaller tenders as Bid Lead
- Translate technical information into clear, client-focused responses
- Contribute to winning work aligned with the organisation’s strategic and social value objectives
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Act as Bid Lead for allocated tenders, managing the process from opportunity approval through to submission
- Produce bid programmes and submission plans
- Organise and lead bid kick-off meetings
- Allocate responsibilities and coordinate input from estimators, planners, and operational teams
- Track progress against deadlines and ensure timely delivery of submissions
- Manage tender clarifications and ensure full compliance with client requirements
- Assemble, review, and submit final tender documentation
Bid Writing & Content Development:
- Write clear, persuasive responses to PQQs, tenders, and framework submissions
- Translate technical and operational information into structured, client-focused content
- Develop methodology responses, project approaches, and value propositions
- Review and enhance contributions from technical team members
- Edit and proofread submissions to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality
- Ensure all responses align with defined win themes
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Proven experience in bid writing with the ability to produce clear and compelling content
- Experience coordinating PQQ and tender submissions (construction or civil engineering desirable but not essential)
- Strong ability to interpret tender questions, scoring criteria, and client requirements
- Skilled in extracting and translating technical input into high-quality written responses
- Excellent written communication, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience with document design tools such as InDesign (beneficial)
- Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
- Confident communicator with internal stakeholders
- Resilient and able to perform under pressure
- Continuous improvement mindset
Benefits:
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing work-winning team
- Exposure to a variety of high-profile public and private sector projects
- Collaborative working environment with technical and preconstruction specialists
- Career development opportunities within a dynamic organisation
- Involvement in socially driven initiatives aligned to organisational values
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Bid Writer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
