Bid Writer / Bid Manager

Hornchurch (Hybrid Working Available)

Up to £75,000 + Comprehensive Package

An established and highly respected regional main contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Writer / Bid Manager to join its pre-construction team based in Hornchurch.

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the education, healthcare, commercial, residential and public sectors, the business has a healthy pipeline of secured and upcoming tenders. This is a key appointment, offering the opportunity to play a central role in securing future work and shaping winning submissions.

The Role

You will lead and manage the bid process from initial opportunity through to submission, producing high-quality, compelling tender documents that clearly articulate the company’s strengths, methodology and value proposition.

Depending on your level of experience, this role can be positioned as either a Bid Writer or Bid Manager, with responsibility aligned accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full bid lifecycle, including PQQs, SQs and ITTs
• Writing, editing and coordinating high-quality tender submissions
• Collaborating with operational, commercial and design teams to develop win strategies
• Preparing and reviewing qualitative responses, ensuring they are tailored and project-specific
• Managing bid programmes and submission deadlines
• Maintaining and developing a high-quality bid library
• Supporting interview presentations and post-tender clarifications

About You

• Proven experience in a Bid Writer or Bid Manager role within a construction main contractor
• Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering processes
• Exceptional written English and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
• Commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodologies
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing contractor with a strong regional presence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with a long-standing reputation for quality, collaboration and repeat business, where your contribution will directly influence future project success.

If you are a driven bid professional looking for your next challenge in Hornchurch, we would love to hear from you.