Job Description:

Bid Writer / Manager

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Regional Commercial Builder

£45,000 - £55,000 + Package

This company deliver key residential, commercial, and educational projects.

They focus on engaging with local communities, minimising environmental footprint and put a strong emphasis on health, safety and well-being in delivering our projects for clients.

The Role

In this position, you will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to plan, write, and develop bids from early PQQ stage through to final submission. You will play an important part in shaping the proposals and producing clear, professional client-facing documents and presentations. You will also be part of a supportive team environment where cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge help drive strong bid outcomes.

Ideally, seeking someone with proven experience who can create clear, concise, and engaging content while meeting deadlines and contributing to ongoing success.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Develop clear win strategies and answer planning.
• Review PQQ and tender requirements and plan the overall submission approach.
• Carry out research to support high-quality, well-informed bid submissions.
• Lead assigned bids, including organising kick-off meetings, planning tasks, and coordinating written responses.
• Produce, edit, and review bespoke tender responses that are clear, accurate, engaging, and aligned with client needs
• Work with internal teams and external consultants to develop high-quality technical and methodology content.
• Prepare materials for client presentations and attend interviews as required.
• Maintain and update bid information within bid software and company systems.
• Support continuous improvement by monitoring feedback and implementing updates to processes and documents.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the wider work-winning team.
• Visit project sites and work with site teams to gather information to aid in the preparation of case studies.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary with Performance-based Bonuses.
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Additional Holidays and Service Awards.
• Hybrid Working.
• Part-Time | Full-Time (Hours)
• Marriage Leave.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth, training and support for professional development & membership.
• Social and Team Building Events

THE PERSON:

• Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to producing strong, competitive bids.
• Confident communicator with clear, effective written and verbal skills.
• Strong organiser, able to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled with IT and presentation tools, creating engaging and professional bid content.
• Careful and precise, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate, high-quality submissions.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team, with a positive and collaborative approach.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Proven background in delivering complex bids and producing high-quality tender, PQQ, and proposal responses.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Confident in Microsoft Office and skilled in creating clear, professional presentation materials

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualifications: Minimum 5 years' experience preparing high-quality PQQs and tender submissions for construction or civil engineering projects
• Desirable: Third-level qualification, ideally in a construction or engineering industry.