Senior Bid Writer: Lead Winning Tenders with Flexible Hours

JacksonHyder; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm based in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to lead the production of high-quality tender submissions. You will work closely with multiple teams to gather technical information and develop compelling bids that reflect the company’s values. Ideal candidates will have exceptional writing skills and proven experience in managing tender and pre-qualification processes. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company pension scheme (matching up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

The Great Escape – early leaving every Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior bid writing role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical information for prequalification and tender submissions.
• Collaborate with planning department to drive best approach for tenders.
• Draft and review tender submissions with fellow writers.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Exceptional writing skills

Ability to communicate complex operations clearly

Time management efficiency

Developing creative ideas

Awareness of construction aspects

Education

Proven experience in bid writing

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Photoshop

SketchUp

MS Project

P6

Job description

A civil engineering firm based in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to lead the production of high-quality tender submissions. You will work closely with multiple teams to gather technical information and develop compelling bids that reflect the company’s values. Ideal candidates will have exceptional writing skills and proven experience in managing tender and pre-qualification processes. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.