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 produce high-quality content for prequalification and tender submissions. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary ranging between £45,000 and £55,000. The ideal candidate will have a degree in English, Journalism, or Humanities and experience in the construction industry.

Benefits

Salary of £45,000 - £55,000

Colas Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

25 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Opportunities for Professional Qualification

Qualifications

• Experience in producing prequalification and tender submissions.
• A full driving licence is necessary.
• Familiarity with construction or civil engineering sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written responses for tenders.
• Collaborate with the Proposals Manager to maintain bid processes.
• Participate in peer reviews and storyboarding sessions.

Skills

Bid writing

Editing written content

Client research

Document reviews

Education

Degree in English, Journalism, or Humanities

Job description

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 are specialists 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.

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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: Birmingham, Chester, Portsmouth, Warrington, or London. As a Bid Writer, you will provide effective bid writing services and technical solutions for allocated opportunities, liaising effectively with colleagues in Procurement, Commercial, Technical, Support Services, and the wider business. The salary for this role ranges from £45,000 to £55,000.

Main Responsibilities As Bid Writer, you will work with the Proposals Manager, supporting them to maintain and improve bid management processes and to challenge existing practices. You will demonstrate appropriate experience, training, and qualifications for the post, and maintain up-to-date awareness of activities and standards within Colas’ business sectors. You will 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. The Bid Writer delivers written responses for prequalification and tender submissions to consistently high and compliant standards. You will also 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 The ideal candidate will hold a full driving licence and possess a degree or equivalent, preferably in English, Journalism, or Humanities. You will also be experienced in producing and editing written content for prequalification and tender submissions within the construction, civil engineering sectors, or related industries.

Package Description Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• 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 x4 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 QualificationOngoing personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much 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. We believe respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

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. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.

Note to Recruitment Agencies In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we 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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Construction

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