Bid Writer

Social Housing | Planned Maintenance | Refurbishment
Full-time | Permanent
London

Bid Writer job in London – supporting the delivery of high-quality tender submissions for social housing, planned maintenance and refurbishment projects, offering the opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to join a successful contractor delivering social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment and public sector construction projects across London and the South East.

Working closely with the pre-construction, estimating, operational, commercial and business development teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, compelling tender submissions that secure new business opportunities.

This role would suit an experienced Bid Writer with a strong background in construction, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tender submissions within strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality PQQs, SQs, ITTs and tender submissions from initial enquiry through to submission
• Write compelling, tailored responses that address client requirements and evaluation criteria
• Coordinate information from estimating, commercial, operational and technical teams
• Manage bid programmes and ensure all submission deadlines are achieved
• Review tender documentation and identify key deliverables, risks and submission requirements
• Maintain and continually improve the bid library, including case studies, CVs and standard responses
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate and professionally presented
• Attend bid strategy meetings and contribute to win themes and submission planning
• Support post-tender interviews and presentations where required
• Continuously review and improve bid quality, processes and submission success

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Bid Writer within construction, social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment
• Proven experience producing successful PQQs, SQs, ITTs and tender submissions
• Excellent written communication, proofreading and editing skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational, commercial and estimating teams
• Understanding of public sector procurement and framework submissions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure

Package & Benefits

• £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on major social housing and public sector frameworks
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

This Bid Writer role in London offers the opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering social housing and refurbishment projects, playing a key role in securing future work across a growing portfolio. Apply now through Skilled Careers to be considered for this opportunity.