Senior Bid Writer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£75,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Bid Writing Tender Submission Social Housing Refurbishment Microsoft Office Bid Databases Stakeholder Communication Content Management Systems Proposal Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Bid Writer

Location: South East London, Hybrid

Salary: Up to £75,000 + package

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 16/04/2026

Reference: 679391

About the Company

A well-established, family-run Social Housing contractor experiencing continued growth. With a strong reputation in the market, the business delivers high-quality refurbishment projects, primarily within the social housing sector, with contract values ranging from £100k to £10m+.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality SQ and tender submissions, playing a key role in securing new business opportunities. You will manage the written and quality elements of bids, ensuring submissions are compelling, compliant and delivered on time, while working closely with estimators who manage the pricing components. You will be involved in multiple opportunities simultaneously, supported by an experienced Bid Manager within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and deliver selection questionnaires and tender submissions across all stages of the procurement process
  • Write, edit and coordinate high-quality, client-focused bid responses
  • Interpret client requirements and construct clear, compelling answers to maximise success
  • Manage the overall bid process, ensuring timely submission in line with deadlines
  • Maintain and utilise bid databases and AI tools to ensure content remains current and effective
  • Build strong internal and external relationships to support bid development
  • Conduct site visits to gather operational insights and share findings with the wider team
  • Carry out research to enhance bid content and strengthen submissions
  • Review and proofread submissions to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency
  • Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and share best practice across the team
  • Develop creative approaches to the presentation and structure of bid responses

Experience Required

  • Minimum 2–5 years’ experience within a bid writing or bid coordination role
  • Proven experience within social housing refurbishment bids (essential)

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong industry knowledge, ideally within construction or social housing
  • Excellent written communication and content development skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with bid databases and content management systems
  • Knowledge of desktop publishing tools (e.g. Adobe InDesign) is desirable

How to Apply

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Contact: Hayley Jones, Associate Partner at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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