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Bid Writer

Job details
Posting date: 12 February 2026
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 per year
Additional salary information: plus benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 March 2026
Location: Loughton, Essex, IG11 0HZ
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BW1_1770887159

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Summary

Bid Writer
Location: Loughton
Industry: Building and Construction
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

Our client seeking a Bid Writer to join their Proposals Team within the Pre-Construction department. This role will support regional teams in producing compelling, compliant, and high-quality submissions across a diverse range of schemes including development, new build, fire remediation, decarbonisation and retrofit works.

The Role

The Bid Writer will play a key role in managing and delivering persuasive, client-focused tender submissions. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure bids are strategically structured, technically robust and aligned with client scoring criteria.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working closely with internal disciplines to gather technical, operational and commercial information for proposal content

  • Writing clear, concise and compelling responses tailored to client requirements

  • Strategically planning and managing quality responses to maximise scoring potential

  • Refining and editing contributions from technical teams to ensure clarity and compliance

  • Developing and maintaining response libraries and standardised formats

  • Producing high-quality, visually engaging submission documents using Microsoft Office and design platforms such as InDesign or Canva

  • Preparing presentation materials for interviews and bid pitches

  • Continuously improving submission quality through feedback and innovation

  • Ensuring all submissions are delivered on time and fully compliant

Requirements

  • APMP Foundation qualification

  • Proven experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally within construction, housing or regeneration

  • Minimum two years' experience in technical writing

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to prepare tailored submissions aligned with strategic and client objectives

  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign, Canva and Visio advantageous

  • Strong understanding of the construction industry and bid lifecycle

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Package includes:

  • Company car

  • Company pension

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • Free on-site parking

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