Senior Bid Writer - Construction/ FM
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £500.0 i £750.0 bob dydd |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Up to £750 per day Umbrella DOE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicester, Leicestershire, le1 1de |
| Gweithio o bell: | Yn gyfan gwbl o bell |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4773582_1771918628 |
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Senior Bid Writer - Defence Sector (FM & Maintenance)Contract: 3 months (with potential to extend)Clearance: BPSS required
Day Rate: £650-£750 per day (Umbrella)PAYE: £500-£577 per day (+ holiday pay)
Location: Remote
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Bid Writer to support the development of a high‑value, complex Facilities Management and Maintenance bid within the defence sector. You will play a key role from the earliest stages of the bid, translating technical, operational and commercial inputs into compelling, compliant and persuasive written content.This is a fast‑paced and strategically important bid, requiring someone who can work collaboratively with technical teams, capture managers, solution leads and project leadership to deliver a winning submission.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of high‑quality, compliant bid responses for a complex FM and maintenance contract covering complex FM for UK military bases.
- Work closely with subject-matter experts to produce clear, concise and persuasive narrative that aligns with win themes and client requirements.
- Translate technical detail into accessible, customer‑focused content.
- Manage multiple workstreams, ensuring consistency of tone, messaging and structure across all written responses.
- Contribute to storyboarding, solution development and bid strategy discussions.
- Review and refine content, ensuring accuracy, style consistency, and alignment to evaluation criteria.
- Support wider bid management activity where required, including document control and version management.
Experience & Skills Required
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Bid Writer, ideally within the construction or FM sectors.
- Prior involvement in complex, multi‑disciplinary bids (public sector or defence advantageous).
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information; BPSS clearance will be required.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to distil technical information into clear, compelling content.
- Excellent organisation and time‑management capabilities, with experience of working to strict deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
What We're Looking ForWe are seeking a confident Senior Bid Writer who can quickly integrate with a project team and add value from day one. You will need to be proactive, detail‑focused, and able to thrive in a high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environment.
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