Bid Writer

John McGeady Ltd is looking for a skilled Bid Writer to join our team in the civil engineering, resurfacing, and plant hire sector. You'll write compelling, high-quality bids and tender proposals, ensuring all submissions meet client requirements and are delivered to a high standard and on time.

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Reports to: Bid Manager

• Prepare high-quality, tailored bid submissions in response to client requests, tenders, and proposals.
• Ensure all bids meet client requirements and are submitted on time.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather the information needed for each submission.
• Craft clear, persuasive, and accurate content that showcases the company's capabilities, experience, and strengths.
• Review and edit submissions for clarity, consistency, and quality.
• Play a key role in managing the bid process end to end, from preparation through to submission and follow-up, working alongside the Bid Manager and wider team.

• Proven experience in bid writing or proposal preparation, ideally in construction, civil engineering, or plant hire.
• Excellent written communication skills, with a knack for producing clear, persuasive documents.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of bid management software.

• A degree or qualification in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with tender portals and electronic bid submission systems.
• Knowledge of the plant hire industry and its regulations.
• Standard annual leave entitlement
• On-site parking
• Training and professional development support
• Private health insurance

If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about construction, civil engineering, and plant hire, we'd love to hear from you.