Bid Writer

Salary £50000 - £60000 per annum

East Midlands

Excellent Benefits

Description:

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer. You will play an important part in shaping our proposals and producing clear, professional client-facing documents and presentations. You will also be part of a supportive team environment where cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge help drive strong bid outcomes.

The Role

• Develop clear win strategies and answer planning.
• Review PQQ and tender requirements and plan the overall submission approach.
• Carry out research to support high-quality, well-informed bid submissions.
• Lead assigned bids, including organising kick-off meetings, planning tasks, and coordinating written responses.
• Produce, edit, and review bespoke tender responses that are clear, accurate, engaging, and aligned with client needs
• Work with internal teams and external consultants to develop high-quality technical and methodology content.
• Prepare materials for client presentations and attend interviews as required.
• Maintain and update bid information within bid software and company systems.
• Support continuous improvement by monitoring feedback and implementing updates to processes and documents.

Person:

• Minimum 5 years' experience preparing high-quality PQQs and tender submissions for construction or civil engineering projects
• Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to producing strong, competitive bids.
• Confident communicator with clear, effective written and verbal skills.
• Strong organiser, able to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled with IT and presentation tools, creating engaging and professional bid content.
• Careful and precise, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate, high-quality submissions.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team, with a positive and collaborative approach.
• Proven background in delivering complex bids and producing high-quality tender, PQQ, and proposal responses.

Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief.