Bid Writer
360 Recruitment
Derby · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£37,500 – £42,500 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Derby, Derbyshire
Category
Construction
Bid Writer
Location: Derby (Hybrid Working - 2-3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £37,500 - £42,500 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading civil engineering and specialist contracting business that delivers complex projects across the UK. Operating principally as a Principal Contractor, the company has built an excellent reputation within demolition, industrial dismantling, earthworks, remediation and water infrastructure projects.
With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work across the petrochemical, nuclear, industrial, rail and commercial sectors, they are looking to strengthen their Pre-Construction team with the appointment of a Bid Writer.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join an established business where you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality bid submissions for major projects and frameworks.
The Role
As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for supporting the bid process from initial opportunity identification through to final submission. Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams, you will develop compelling and compliant written responses that effectively communicate the company's capabilities, experience and value proposition.
Key responsibilities will include:
Writing, editing and reviewing high-quality bid and tender submissions
Producing engaging content for PQQs, ITTs, SQs and framework submissions
Coordinating bid responses from internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
Ensuring submissions are completed accurately and in line with client requirements
Maintaining and developing the bid library and supporting documentation
Helping to identify win themes and key differentiators within submissions
Managing multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the bid function
About You
The successful candidate is likely to have:
Previous experience in a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or similar role
Experience working within construction, civil engineering or a related sector
Excellent written communication and proofreading skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience producing tender responses and pre-qualification submissions
A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business
Strong Microsoft Office skills
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile infrastructure and industrial projects
Career development within a growing and well-respected contractor
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Please submit your CV to apply, and a member of our team will be in contact!
Job Contact: Tory Thaine @360 Recruitment
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We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job
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