Rayleigh
Bid Writer - Ground Engineering & Remediation Bennett & Game are proud to be partnering with a growing and highly respected ground engineering contractor, delivering specialist services across soil and groundwater remediation, decommissioning, demolition, and enabling works. With a turnover of £15m and a strong pipeline of secured work, this business is continuing to expand its footprint across the UK, supported by a close-knit team of over 50 professionals across offices in Essex and Bristol. As part of this growth, they are now seeking a talented Bid Writer to join their Pre-Construction Team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping winning tender submissions and contributing directly to the company's continued success. The Role This is a dynamic and collaborative position where you'll work closely with Estimators, Project Managers, and senior operational staff to produce compelling, high-quality bid submissions. You'll take technical information and transform it into clear, engaging, and client-focused proposals that showcase the company's expertise and capabilities. Flexible and part-time working options are available, with the role based from Essex, Avonmouth, or Stoke. Key Responsibilities Produce, edit, and refine high-quality written responses for tenders, proposals, and supporting documents Interpret technical documentation such as Phase 1 & 2 Reports, GI Logs, and Remediation Strategies Collaborate with internal teams to gather technical, operational, and commercial input Develop clear and concise method statements, scoping documents, and programme narratives Prepare content for PQQs, ITTs, and capability statements Maintain and continuously improve the bid library, including case studies and standard responses Ensure all submissions are accurate, compliant, and delivered to deadline Attend client meetings where required to better understand project requirements Support wider business development and marketing activities About You Experience in bid writing, proposals, or pre-construction within civil engineering, remediation, earthworks, or similar sectors Alternatively, a technical professional looking to transition into a writing-focused role Excellent written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management Confident working with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Annual performance bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) 5% employer pension contribution Healthcare scheme options Ongoing training and clear career progression pathways Support toward professional qualifications or chartership Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
