Job description
The Company
We are seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer and Bid Writters to join our client’s team, a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure business. Based in either London or Wiltshire, the company currently turns over more than £105m in the UK and has over £1bn worth of projects currently live across the next 3-year programmes across the following projects: tunnelling, station upgrades, TFL bridge, hydro-power, data centre and Sellafield infrastructure works.
This is a high-profile opportunity for a commercially astute estimating professional with a proven track record of developing competitive tender submissions that secure work and withstand rigorous commercial scrutiny.
An accomplished Senior Bid Writer or a Bid Writter with extensive experience within the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure sectors. Proven ability to manage complex tender submissions from inception through to completion, producing high-quality, compliant, and persuasive bid responses. Experienced in supporting bids across highways, utilities, rail, water, and major infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of public and private sector procurement processes. Adept at engaging with technical and operational stakeholders to develop winning strategies and secure new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of high-quality, compliant tender responses for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Review tender documentation and identify key client requirements, evaluation criteria, risks, and opportunities.
Develop compelling written responses that clearly demonstrate technical capability, value, innovation, and project delivery expertise.
Coordinate input from estimators, engineers, planners, commercial teams, and senior management to ensure accurate and competitive submissions.
Manage bid programmes and ensure all deadlines, deliverables, and governance requirements are achieved.
Write and maintain a library of bid content, case studies, CVs, and supporting documentation.
Ensure all submissions are aligned with company standards, branding, and quality requirements.
Support bid strategy development, including win themes, differentiators, and value propositions.