Senior Bid Writer

Swindon or Paddington
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting for a Senior Bid Writer to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering, transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid professional looking to take a leading role within a successful Work Winning team, supporting the delivery of high-quality submissions for major infrastructure opportunities.

As Senior Bid Writer, you will play a key role in the development, coordination, and production of high-quality PQQ, SQ, and tender submissions. Working closely with Bid Managers, Business Development teams, operational stakeholders, and subject matter experts, you will be responsible for creating compelling, client-focused content that helps secure major projects.

You will also provide guidance to wider bid teams, facilitate content development workshops, and ensure all submissions are produced to the highest possible standard.

• Leading the production of high-quality written responses for PQQs, SQs, tenders, and bid submissions
• Developing bespoke content, project case studies, CVs, and supporting documentation
• Reviewing client requirements and ensuring submissions fully address evaluation criteria
• Editing, proofreading, and formatting documents to a consistently high standard
• Supporting bid strategy and contributing to winning submission themes
• Facilitating storyboarding and content development workshops with subject matter experts
• Working closely with Bid Managers and operational teams to develop compelling technical responses
• Producing and reviewing supporting graphics, flow charts, organisation charts, and visual content
• Supporting and mentoring junior bid team members where required
• Maintaining and improving bid libraries, knowledge management systems, and submission content
• Contributing to final reviews and ensuring submissions are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards

• Previous experience as a Senior Bid Writer, Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, or within a similar work-winning role
• Proven experience producing successful PQQ, SQ, tender, and proposal submissions
• Strong written English and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent proofreading, editing, and document formatting skills
• Experience working within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, utilities, energy, or the built environment
• Ability to engage with technical teams and translate complex information into clear, client-focused responses
• Experience facilitating content development and storyboarding sessions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Degree educated or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite would be advantageous

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible location based from either Swindon or Paddington
• Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure and engineering projects
• Exposure to nationally significant projects and high-profile tenders
• Long-term career progression within a leading international contractor
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an updated CV.