Bid Writer

Job-:
Bid Management

Location:

United Kingdom

Schedule:

Full time, Day Posted:
Bid Writer

Location:

Flexible UK Location (within reasonable commuting distance of a regional office, with travel between regional offices as required)
Business Unit:
Environment About UsGalliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure businesses, delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions across the UK.Within our Environment Business, we deliver essential infrastructure projects that support the UK's water and environmental sectors, helping our clients maintain and improve critical assets while creating lasting benefits for communities and the environment.

Our continued success is built on collaboration, innovation and the strength of our people. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our dynamic work-winning team.

Purpose of the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Bid Writer to support the successful delivery of high-quality tender submissions across our Environment Business.

Working closely with Bid Managers, operational teams and Subject Matter Experts, you will be responsible for developing compelling, client-focused content that clearly communicates Galliford Try's capabilities, experience and value propositions.

This role is critical to helping us secure new work, grow our market presence and deliver against our strategic business objectives.

What You'll Be Doing As a Bid Writer, you will:

Develop high-quality written submissions in line with client requirements and evaluation criteria.

Draft, edit and review bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency and compliance.

Undertake detailed reviews of tender documentation and bid deliverables.

Support bid planning and coordination meetings throughout the tender lifecycle.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality qualitative responses within agreed submission deadlines.

Work closely with operational teams to clearly define bid responsibilities and response requirements.

Engage with Subject Matter Experts across the business to develop compelling, evidence-based submissions.

Ensure compliance with Galliford Try Business Management System (BMS) processes and procedures.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the bid function.

Support the development of innovative approaches to bid writing, including the use of AI-enabled tools and technologies where appropriate.

About You We're looking for a skilled communicator who can transform technical information into engaging, persuasive and client-focused content.

You will be an organised professional who thrives under pressure, enjoys collaborating with stakeholders at all levels and has a passion for producing winning submissions.

Essential Skills & Competencies Exceptional written communication and proofreading skills.

Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Collaborative and proactive approach to team working.

Ability to interpret technical and operational information and convert it into compelling bid responses.

Working knowledge of AI tools and AI Agents to support content development and bid efficiency.

Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications & Experience Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English.

Significant bid writing experience, ideally within the construction, infrastructure, utilities, engineering or energy sectors.

Proven experience of developing successful tender submissions for major projects or framework…