Bid Writer

Location: Cassop

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an Senior Bid Writer on behalf of a thriving Construction contractor to work in their office in the North East

This family-run main contractor has been established over 50 years and has a strong name in the region. The civil engineering company boasts a significant amount of long-standing staff and a professional working environment where progression is within reach for everyone. Following additional project wins, they are looking to add a Senior Bid Writer to their strong regional team. As a Senior Bid Writer, you’ll play a key role in preparing and delivering high-quality written submissions, helping to secure new business through well-structured, compliant, and competitive tenders.

Main duties will include:

* Carry out detailed reviews of tender documentation to identify key project information and constraints.

* Attend pre-tender site visits to gain a thorough understanding of proposed schemes.

* Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and key stakeholders to develop accurate and innovative bid proposals.

* Prepare logic-linked tender programmes with clear critical paths and resource allocations, developed from first principles.

* Produce phasing plans, methodology statements, and supporting visuals such as traffic management and logistics diagrams.

* Collaborate with the Bid and Technical Teams to ensure tenders are completed to the highest standard and delivered on time.

* Contribute to tender review meetings and present programme, logistical, and preliminary elements as required.

* Prepare labour and plant resource schedules tailored to each project’s specific needs.

* Identify and assess risks and opportunities during bid development.

* Confidently participate in client meetings, interviews, and mid-tender discussions.

* Provide advice to site teams or senior management regarding potential challenges or programme concerns.

* Support and mentor junior planning and bid staff, contributing to team development.

Skills and experience:

* Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC, Degree, or equivalent).

* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil engineering, with a background in site management or project planning.

* Proficient in Microsoft Project (primary) and familiar with Primavera P6 (secondary).

* Demonstrated experience planning and delivering civil engineering projects ranging from £0.5m to £10m in value.

* Strong IT skills and attention to detail.

* Full UK driving licence

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail