Bid Writer

3Search is a recruiting for a housebuilding firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential projects across the UK. This business is in the top 10 housebuilders in the UK, and is the 2nd largest privately owned UK Housebuilder. They are now seeking a talented and driven Bid Writer to join their dynamic team.

As a Bid Writer, you will play a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities by creating compelling and professional tender submissions. You will work closely with various departments, including project management, commercial, and design teams, to ensure the bids are clear, competitive, and aligned with the company’s goals and values.

Key Responsibilities of the Bid Writer:

• Develop and write high-quality bid proposals, ensuring they are well-structured, persuasive, and meet the specific requirements of each tender.
• Coordinate and manage the bid process from start to finish, including gathering and reviewing technical information, ensuring deadlines are met, and liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Create tailored responses to Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.
• Collaborate with the design, commercial, and operations teams to incorporate relevant technical, financial, and project-specific information into bids.
• Ensure all bids comply with client specifications and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Proofread and edit content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Maintain and update the company’s bid library with past submissions, case studies, and templates.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and competitor activities to enhance the quality of future bids.

Key Skills and Experience for the Bid Writer:

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer, ideally within the housebuilding or construction sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the tendering process and experience working with relevant procurement systems and frameworks.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• A background in construction, project management, or related fields would be beneficial, but not essential.

If you are passionate about the housebuilding sector and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to ben@3search.co.uk

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