Senior Bid Writer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Portsmouth, Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to lead the development of tender submissions within the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have proven bid writing experience, excellent writing and editing skills, and a technical or engineering background. Responsibilities include managing bid submissions, analyzing client requirements, and coordinating reviews. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level bid writing experience in construction.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Technical or engineering background preferred.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead writing, editing, and proofing of bid submissions.
• Analyse client requirements and develop answer plans.
• Develop win themes and solution narratives.
• Coordinate reviews and quality assurance.
• Manage deadlines and provide updates.

Skills

Bid writing

Editing skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

APMP qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Bid Writer to lead the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling tender submissions within the construction sector.

You will work closely with Bid Managers, SMEs, and cross-functional teams to shape win strategies, develop value propositions, and produce clear, persuasive responses that maximise scoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead writing, editing, and proofing of bid submissions
• Analyse client requirements and develop answer plans
• Develop win themes, solution narratives, and value-added content
• Coordinate reviews, quality assurance, and graphic inputs
• Manage deadlines and provide regular progress updates

About You

• Proven senior‑level bid writing experience in construction
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail
• Technical or engineering background preferred
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• APMP qualification desirable
• Proficient in MS Word, Teams, and SharePoint

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.