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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