Bid Writer

Bid Writer at Heron Bros Ltd

Heron Bros Ltd is an award‑winning construction, property, facilities management, manufacturing, renewable energy company group operating across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe. With over 250 employees, we deliver excellence in project value, quality and client satisfaction and generate a turnover in excess of £150M.

Location: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent

Friday 2nd January 2026

• Analyse tender documents, specifications and requirements to develop a comprehensive understanding of client needs.
• Prepare, structure and write detailed and persuasive proposals, ensuring all bid submissions align with company standards and client specifications.
• Develop tailored responses to prequalification questionnaires (PQQs), invitations to tender (ITTs) and other bid‑related documents.
• Lead the coordination of qualitative bids and liaise with internal teams, including Estimators, Project Managers, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors, to gather required information.
• Work closely with the Commercial and Business Development teams to understand project goals and align bid content accordingly.
• Communicate with external stakeholders, including clients and subcontractors, to clarify tender requirements where necessary.
• Maintain and update a database of standardised bid responses, templates and supporting documents.
• Create and curate a library of case studies, project profiles, CVs and other collateral to strengthen bid submissions.
• Support marketing and business development campaigns across the group (internal and external).
• Execute actions from marketing and business development strategies to drive growth.
• Conduct market research into new and existing markets and services.
• Support and provide content for capability statements, presentations, website and marketing purposes.
• Ensure consistent branding, tone, and messaging across all proposals.
• Ensure all bids are compliant with tender specifications, industry regulations and company policies.
• Proofread and edit bid documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
• Conduct post‑bid reviews to analyse submission outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and client feedback to enhance bid strategies and content.
• Adhere to the company Health and Safety Policy.
• Perform any other duties within reason and capability associated with this role.

• Demonstrable experience in bid writing.
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in Construction, Marketing, Media, Law, Journalism, Geography, History, or Social Sciences (desirable).
• Strong analytical ability with proven skill to interpret bid requirements and produce high‑quality responses tailored to exacting requirements.
• Effective collaboration with diverse internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple work streams under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; additional skills in InDesign desirable.

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health insurance programme
• Annual bonuses
• Holiday scheme – 34 days annually with flexible booking
• Local retail discounts
• Free gym membership
• Full in‑house training
• Early finish on a Friday
• Continuous learning and professional training opportunities
• Innovative environment, Heron Team values and ethos
• Happy and successful work environment

• Investors in People Platinum
• Investors In People Top Rated Employer (100+ Employee Category)
• Investors In People Employer of Year
• ROSPA Gold award for health and safety performance
• Business In The Community NI Employer of Choice
• BITC core responsible business standard
• BITC UK responsible business

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