Senior Bid Writer
2 days ago
St Albans
Senior Bid Coordinator / Writer Location St Albans Overview A well‑established and financially secure main contractor is seeking a Senior Bid Coordinator/Writer to join its pre‑construction team. The business delivers construction, refurbishment and fit‑out projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, community and higher/further education. Projects typically range from £500k to £15m across London and the Home Counties. Working Hours: 08:00–17:00 / 09:00–18:00 Role Purpose This position sits within the Work Winning team and reports to the Bid Manager. The Senior Bid Coordinator/Writer plays a key role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality submissions for PQQs, tenders and framework bids. The role involves coordinating inputs from operational, commercial and technical teams, producing compelling, well‑structured and compliant tender responses, and maintaining a professional level of document presentation throughout. Key Responsibilities Bid Coordination • Lead tender launch/initial review meetings, • Manage the full end‑to‑end bid process and ensure deadlines are met, • Develop bid schedules, trackers and action plans, • Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather technical, commercial and operational information, • Manage clarification logs, submission portals and client communications, • Produce tailored, client‑focused written responses for PQQs, ITTs and quality submissions, • Translate technical information into clear, engaging narrative, • Edit, proofread and format content for accuracy, clarity and consistency, • Maintain the bid content library (case studies, CVs, project sheets, boilerplate text), • Ensure documents are formatted to a high standard and aligned with brand guidelines, • Coordinate graphics and visual material with design/marketing teams where needed, • Produce final digital or hard‑copy submissions, • Participate in tender review and lessons‑learned sessions, • Contribute to improving templates, processes and submission quality, • Stay informed about industry trends and client priorities Key Skills • Strong organisational and planning capabilities, • Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Confident leading meetings and coordinating stakeholders, • Proficiency in managing online bid portals, • Strong eye for detail in proofreading, formatting and compliance, • Ability to research client drivers and project requirements, • Skilled at preparing case studies, CVs, organograms and supporting materials, • Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines, • Proactive approach and positive team attitude Experience & Qualifications Required • 2–4 years’ experience in bid writing or coordination within the construction industry, • APMP or industry‑related qualification, • Degree or equivalent experience Key Competencies Essential • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), • Strong written and verbal communication, • Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), • High attention to detail, • Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills, • Excellent time management, • Ability to research, interrogate client requirements and develop tailored responses, • Knowledge of bidding frameworks (public sector, government, private sector RFPs) Benefits • Competitive salary, • Pension scheme, • Professional development opportunities, • Support for relevant professional memberships Summary This role is ideally suited to a candidate from a main contractor background who has strong coordination, writing and organisational skills. It offers the opportunity to shape high-quality proposals and contribute to work winning in a growing, reputable business. Please apply with your CV or call our office on 01923731170
