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Bid Writer
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston
Expire in: 14 days
Job Description
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 includedBefore You Apply
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