Bid Writer

Colas Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Bid Writer to create high-quality content for prequalification and tender submissions. This role offers hybrid working and is based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree and relevant experience in producing written content for the construction sector. The salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000, along with various benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance Scheme

25 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Study opportunities for Professional Qualifications

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in producing and editing written content for submissions in construction or civil engineering.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Ability to uphold high standards in written responses.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Proposals Manager to improve bid management processes.
• Use resources to develop high-quality written responses.
• Attend bid solution meetings and assist with presentations.

Skills

Written content production

Bid writing

Client research

Education

Degree in English, Journalism, or Humanities

Job description

Apply for the Bid Writer role at Colas Ltd

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We specialise in highways construction and have been involved in large‑scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Purpose of the Role

The Bid Writer role sits within the Colas Asset & Maintenance Solutions bid team, producing high‑quality and professionally written content for prequalification and tender submissions. This role offers hybrid working, with two days per week based in any of the following offices: Chester, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Warrington, or London. The salary for this role ranges from £45,000 to £55,000.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with the Proposals Manager to maintain and improve bid management processes and challenge existing practices.
• Demonstrate appropriate experience, training, and qualifications for the post, and maintain up‑to‑date awareness of activities and standards within Colas’ business sectors.
• Use bid writing resources to develop and complete written responses, and contribute to win themes and bidding strategies through client research, document reviews, and liaison with regional teams.
• Deliver written responses for prequalification and tender submissions to consistently high and compliant standards.
• Be involved in peer review responses, inputting to storyboarding sessions, attending bid solution meetings, and assisting with the preparation of presentations to the client.

The Ideal Candidate

Full driving licence and a degree or equivalent, preferably in English, Journalism, or Humanities. Experience in producing and editing written content for prequalification and tender submissions within the construction, civil engineering sectors, or related industries.

Package Description

• A salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is 4× basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and more through our online employee benefits portal

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.