Senior Proposals Writer

About the Role

Job Title
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Senior Proposals Writer
Location
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Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)
Company
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Balfour Beatty – Living Places

We deliver and maintain some of the UK’s most critical highways and local authority infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to develop high-value submissions for large, complex civils and highways opportunities valued from £100m to £1bn+.

• Lead the development of winning value propositions for major highways and civils frameworks
• Shape and articulate compelling win themes tailored to Local Authority clients
• Lead answer‑planning sessions and review panels at senior level
• Ensure submissions align precisely with evaluation criteria and scoring mechanisms
• Drive “One BB” tone of voice across all responses
• Develop structured, compliant, high‑scoring responses for complex £100m+ programmes
• Coach operational and technical teams on best practice bid writing
• Manage evidence, case studies, and knowledge systems
• Support submission graphics, document production and final upload

• Significant experience writing and managing proposals in civils and highways infrastructure
• Proven track record bidding into Local Authorities
• Experience leading submissions for large, complex programmes (£100m+)
• Deep understanding of public sector procurement processes and evaluation models
• Experience running planning sessions, red reviews, and final submission sign‑off
• Ability to translate operational delivery into compelling, differentiated narrative
• Strong stakeholder management across technical, commercial and operational teams

• APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification
• Degree in English, journalism, or professional writing background
• Advanced MS Word and document production expertise

Our highways and civils frameworks support communities, connect regions, and maintain critical infrastructure across the UK. The work‑winning team plays a direct role in securing long‑term Local Authority partnerships worth hundreds of millions.

• Operate at a senior, strategic level
• Influence major public infrastructure awards
• Be part of a high‑performing management‑level work‑winning team
• Work in a hybrid structure supporting flexibility and collaboration

• Smart working – staggered start and finish times, up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave, four weeks full pay paternity/partner leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for a successful workplace. Our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy aims to grow a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive culture. We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from all candidates. For more information, visit