Freelance Bid Writer

Atkins Search · Rugby, Warwickshire

Freelance Bid Writer at Atkins Search, based in Rugby, Warwickshire. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Rugby, Warwickshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
5 Sep 2026
Sector
Content Writer

Reference 43bbe20492938ccdaf4321c2fdccec765d529db6

About the role

Overview



Atkins Search have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer to join the collaborative team of a family-owned, region-leading construction main contractor in the West Midlands.





Client

Our client is a longstanding business with an enviable reputation for delivering framework lead projects across the East Midlands, working with a select group of clients and developers on tendered and negotiated projects.



Operating in both the public and private sectors, our client has a steady flow of tenders and are focused on quality projects. 





Role



Operating as part of an award-winning Preconstruction team, you would be working alongside an experienced Bid specialist, supported by a wider Pre-construction team to assist in writing high-quality

bids and tenders.



You will have an opportunity to utilise your creative writing skills to deliver award-winning bids and build a successful career within a family owned, team-oriented organisation.  



Responsibilities

Preparing Pre-qualification Questionnaires (PPQs), Request for Quotations (RFQs) and selection questionnaires (SQs) for tenders
Format large bid proposal documents
Working with written content & graphics to specification
Create impactful, well designed bid / proposal documentation ready for submission
Create additional supporting content for the bid / tender / proposal to ensure a successful bid e.g. printed models / large-format printing
Efficient completion of tender formatting within set timelines, keeping in mind the overall submission deadline
Review win/ no win bids to identify areas of improvement and positive client results
Assist in the design and completion of storyboards and bid plans


Person

Have a keen eye for detail
Exceptional organisation skills
Desire to succeed and progress
Ability to demonstrate document control processes and procedures
Proficient in the use of Adobe Suite, MS Office and/or InDesign


Remuneration



As the Bid Writer, you will be joining an established main contractor with excellent growth plans for the future. You will have a forum to build an established career, surrounded by like-minded individuals.

Competitive salary/rate
Variety of projects and reputable regional business


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Reference: 43bbe20492938ccdaf4321c2fdccec765d529db6 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 5 Sep 2026 · Listed via Atkins Search

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