Bid Writer

Talk Recruitment · Derby, East Midlands

Bid Writer at Talk Recruitment, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £30,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£30,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location
Derby, East Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Sector
Content Writer

17% below the typical rate for content writer

Reference 691

About the role

Bid Writer – Building / Construction - Derbyshire   


Why join this company??? 

Opportunity to join a reputable regional building contractor with a longstanding history.

Working as part of a close-knit team on a range of public and private sector projects.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Writing high-quality winning proposal documents, including producing, coordinating and editing written content
  • Managing the submissions process if required
  • Contributing to the bid team at key stages of individual tender projects, gathering technical information from internal departments in order to compile and ensure a high quality bespoke solution is offered to the client
  • Actively participating in story boarding and development of strategic themes
  • Ensuring all proposals are prepared in line with tender programme requirements
  • Ensuring submissions are produced are to the highest quality and aligned with company bid management standards
  • Responsible for proof reading material and providing technical and commercial writing skills
  • Assisting with development of bespoke proposals, best practice information, technique guides, template answers and style sheets
  • Building and developing relationships with a variety of business sector teams

Requirements: 

To be considered for this Bid Writer vacancy you will likely have the following attributes:

- You Strive for High Quality and take pride in your work.
- Previous employment as a Bid Writer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Proposals Engineer, Submissions Manager, Tender Writer, Bid Author or Bid Coordinator.
- Ideally Previous Main Contractor employment, alternatively candidates with previous employer with Subcontractors and Consultancies will also be considered.

- Ideally previously work on building / construction sector projects, civils or housing sector project experience will also be considered.

- Preferably degree qualified in a subject with a high focus on creating high quality written work

- Industry specific knowledge of Bid Writing within the Construction market or similar.

- Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-writing skills

- Excellent English language (vocabulary), grammar and communication skills

- Adaptable to deal with changing project requirements and deadlines

- Familiarity with Microsoft and other desktop publishing software packages

- A naturally inquisitive nature to challenge ideas and provide new innovative solutions


 

 
Remuneration:

The successful Bid Writer will receive:

*Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
*Plus company benefits


To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.  

 

Reference: 691 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Listed via Talk Recruitment

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