Bid Writer
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 - £70,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Loughton, IG11 0HZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Bid Writer
Location: Loughton Sector: Construction / Pre-Construction Industry: Building and Construction Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE)
Overview
Our client is a well-established construction and development business delivering projects across residential, education, regeneration, fire remediation, decarbonisation, and retrofit sectors.
The Bid Writer will be responsible for producing compelling, client-focused tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.
Key Responsibilities
Bid & Proposal Management
- Producing high-quality, compliant tender submissions across multiple sectors
- Writing clear, concise, and compelling responses tailored to client requirements
- Planning and coordinating quality submissions to maximise scoring potential
- Managing bid programmes to ensure all deadlines are achieved
- Reviewing tender documentation and ensuring full compliance throughout
Content Development
- Gathering technical, operational, and commercial information from internal stakeholders
- Refining and editing technical responses for clarity, consistency, and impact
- Developing and maintaining bid content libraries and response templates
- Continuously improving submission quality through lessons learned and feedback
Presentation & Design
- Producing visually engaging submission documents
- Preparing presentation materials for client interviews and bid presentations
- Utilising Microsoft Office and design platforms such as Adobe InDesign and Canva
- Ensuring submissions are professionally presented and client-focused
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Working closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams
- Supporting regional pre-construction teams throughout the bid process
- Contributing to bid strategy discussions and win themes
- Sharing best practice across the business to improve bid performance
Requirements
Essential:
- APMP Foundation qualification
- Proven experience in Bid Writing or Proposal Management within the construction industry
- Minimum two years' experience in technical writing
- Strong understanding of the construction bid lifecycle
- Excellent written, verbal, and editing skills
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering the chance to work on a diverse range of projects while playing a key role in securing future business.
You'll be part of an experienced Pre-Construction team with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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