Bid writer
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, E14 5AB |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 45767_1771577441 |
Summary
Bid/ proposal writer DFE
Exciting new opportunity for a bid/proposal coordinator . Working with a Tier 1 main contractor with a £1 billion turnover that have 20+ years' experience in the construction industry.
About the role of Bid/proposal writer
We are a Tier 1 contactor that works within many sectors such as cut & carve, New Build , Education, Health & residential and more. We have a £1 billion+ turnover with a new frameworks division. The new frameworks division have won an 8 year framework with projects such as DFE , Healthcare & defence with a value from £15 mill up to £100 mill+.
We are looking for someone who has previously worked in a Bid /Proposals role with experience working for a main contactor in built environment. We are also looking for someone with the 'can do' culture that is hard working, resilient and pro-active. They will be reporting to the Head of Bids which has lots of experience. This role will play a critical role in the pre-con and commercial teams.
Responsibilities for Bid/proposal writer
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Writing and editing tender content ,creating clear and compelling responses for PQQs.
Help win Multi-million pound projects as every bid you work on could secure a major new hospital or residential scheme etc.
Working with senior leaders such as directors ,estimators, project managers & design teams.
Will be working in a high- energy and fast paced environment.#
Will be working on a variety of projects as the role doesn't specify on one.
Requirements for Bid/proposal writer
- Must have worked under either or a Bid/Proposals Coordinator , Bid/Proposals Writer , Bid /Proposals manager role
- Experience working on a main contractor built environment
- Experience with Tier1 or larger Tier2 contractors
- Must have a construction related degree
What we offer for Bid/proposal writer
- Negotiable salary
- Travel /car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Private healthcare/dental
- Life insurance
- Further qualifications/courses
- Enhanced maternity/paternity etc.
- Socials
- Yearly pay reviews
- 26 days AL+BH+Purchase scheme
If you want to hear more about this Bid/proposal writer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arabella Thorne in our London office on {mobile number}.