Senior Bid Writer

Position: Senior Bid Writer (Permanent)
Senior Bid Writer – Major Infrastructure & Construction Projects

Red Sky Personnel is working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 infrastructure and construction contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Bid Writer to support the delivery of high-profile, complex tenders across the UK.

This is a key role within the bid team, responsible for leading the development of high-quality, compelling, and fully compliant written submissions for major construction and infrastructure projects.

The Role

As Senior Bid Writer, you will take ownership of written responses from initial strategy through to final submission. Working closely with Bid Managers, subject matter experts, and wider tender teams, you’ll help shape win themes, value propositions, and solution narratives that clearly articulate how projects will be successfully delivered.

You’ll be comfortable operating in a technical environment, leading workshops, challenging contributors where needed, and ensuring responses are clear, concise, and client-focused.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the writing, editing, and proofing of tender responses and bid submissions

Analyse client requirements, compliance criteria, and evaluation methodology

Develop clear answer plans to maximise bid scores

Work with cross-functional teams to define win strategies and value propositions

Produce high-quality written content, refining technical input into clear, compelling responses

Identify and articulate value-added and innovative solutions

Coordinate reviews, manage feedback, and ensure quality assurance standards are met

Work with design and graphics teams to develop supporting visuals

Manage bid programmes, deadlines, and progress reporting

Maintain and develop project case studies and bid content libraries

About You

Proven experience as a Senior Bid Writer within the construction or infrastructure sector

Strong understanding of bid and tender processes across a range of project values

Excellent written English and editing skills with strong attention to detail

Comfortable working with technical and engineering information

Strong organisational and project management skills

Proactive, confident, and able to challenge stakeholders constructively

Proficient with MS Word and collaborative platforms (Teams, SharePoint)

Desirable:

Technical or engineering academic background

APMP Foundation or Practitioner qualification

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on major, nationally significant infrastructure projects

Collaborative and professional bid environment

Long-term career development within a Tier 1 contractor

Competitive salary and benefits package