Senior Bid Writer

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At Ridge and Partners
, we are a growing, multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy helping clients create better, more sustainable places for people to live, learn, work and play. As part of our continued growth we are looking for a Senior Bid Writer
, a confident, strategic thinker who will take ownership of key bids and help shape the future of our work‑winning efforts.

• Lead the development of high-quality, strategic bids for priority opportunities across our core sectors.
• Work in close partnership with directors, technical leads and senior stakeholders to shape bid strategies and win themes.
• Provide expert guidance on structure, tone, and messaging, ensuring bids are aligned with client drivers and Ridge’s differentiators.
• Drive the end‑to‑end bid process, from early bid qualification and story‑boarding through to final submission and presentation preparation.
• Conduct interviews and workshops with subject matter experts to extract high‑impact content.
• Develop, maintain, and continually improve our library of case studies, project experience, and boilerplate content.
• Coach and mentor junior bid writers and team members, supporting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with graphic designers to produce polished, visually engaging documents.
• Track and analyse bid outcomes and client feedback to inform future strategy and content.
• Ensure full compliance with client, legal, and commercial requirements on all submissions.

• Substantial experience in a senior bid‑writing role ideally within the built environment or related professional services sectors.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability – able to articulate complex technical solutions in a persuasive, client‑focused way.
• Proven track record of contributing to successful, high‑value bids.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels.
• Outstanding attention to detail, strategic thinking, and deadline management.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to lead from the front.

• APMP Certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (required)
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and graphic design processes (desirable)

Ridge is a place where people grow. Our culture is built on partnership, trust and opportunity. We work on some of the UK’s most exciting and meaningful projects – and we win that work by combining technical excellence with smart, well‑crafted storytelling. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that values your voice, encourages your leadership and supports your development.

Interested in taking the lead on career‑defining bids? We’d love to hear from you.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Construction