Senior Bid Writer

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Senior Bid Writer – Construction & Public Sector Location: Hybrid
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + bonus
Sector: Housing, Construction, Public Sector

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Bid Writer to lead the preparation and coordination of high-quality tender submissions across housing and construction projects.
Working within the Public Partnerships team, you will play a key role in converting opportunities into secured work by producing clear, compelling, and compliant bids for local authorities, councils, and housing associations.
Key Responsibilities Bid Preparation
Lead the writing of tender submissions and proposals
Interpret client requirements and evaluation criteria
Produce clear, structured, and compelling responses
Ensure all submissions are aligned to client and framework requirements Bid Coordination
Coordinate input from internal stakeholders (construction, commercial, finance)
Manage timelines, milestones, and submission deadlines
Maintain accurate documentation and version control Content Development
Develop and maintain a bid content library
Translate technical information into clear, client-friendly responses
Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and quality Submission & Compliance
Prepare final bid documents and formatting
Ensure full compliance with procurement and submission requirements
Manage portal uploads and framework submissions Opportunity Support
Work closely with the Business Development Manager on live opportunities
Contribute to bid strategy and positioning
Support mobilisation documentation where required About You
Proven experience in bid writing within construction, housing, or public sector
Strong understanding of public-sector procurement and tender processes
Experience working on council/local authority submissions
Excellent written communication and attention to detail
Highly organised with strong deadline management skills
Able to manage multiple bids and stakeholders simultaneously Desirable
Experience with JCT contracts or construction delivery models
Background in housing, regeneration, or public-sector frameworks Why Join?
Competitive salary + performance-related bonus
Pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid working
Opportunity to join a growing, purpose-driven business
Collaborative environment with strong internal support

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