Bid Writer

Location: Southwark

About Our Client

Our client delivers ethical, collaborative property partnerships across the Construction and Living Markets. With a strong public sector footprint and a clear growth strategy, they are focused on winning high-quality work through evidence-led, compliant and well-structured bids — not volume submissions.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to play a pivotal role in securing public sector and institutional frameworks, particularly within Local Authority Purchase & Repair and capital works programmes.

Key Responsibilities

* Own the preparation and submission of PQQs, SQs, ITTs, DPSs and framework bids

* Write high-scoring method statements, quality responses and social value submissions

* Ensure all tenders are fully compliant with instructions, evaluation criteria and deadlines

* Coordinate inputs from operational, commercial, finance and H&S teams

* Support bids across Purchase & Repair programmes, including acquisition support, void refurbishments, compliance works and KPI-led delivery

* Prepare submissions for capital works frameworks covering planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit, voids and Decent Homes works

* Maintain bid trackers, timelines and submission governance

* Review and refine content to ensure clarity, consistency and scoring alignment

* Build and manage a central bid library including case studies, CVs, policies and accreditations

* Analyse feedback and drive continuous improvement in bid quality and win rates

* Ensure submissions accurately reflect current accreditations (e.g. Construction line, CHAS, ISO)

* Support framework audits, refreshes and re-submissions

Skills & Experience

* Proven Bid Writer or Proposal Writer experience within construction, property, housing or public sector services

* Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework bidding

* Excellent written English with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and structured responses

* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and deadline management

* Confident working cross-functionally with senior operational stakeholders

* Experience with Purchase & Repair, capital works or housing frameworks (desirable)

* Familiarity with procurement portals and evaluation methodologies (desirable)

Why Join Our Client

* A key role within a growing, multi-disciplinary property and construction group

* Direct involvement in securing long-term public sector frameworks and programmes

* Flexible part-time or full-time working options

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Hybrid working in a supportive, professional environment

This is a role for someone who believes quality wins work and wants to be part of a business that values structured thinking, collaboration and doing things properly