Senior Bid Writer

Senior Bid Writer - Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects

Hybrid Working UK

Red Sky Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Bid Writer for their growing bid team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping winning bids for high-profile, complex projects across the UK. Candidates from any construction background are encouraged to apply - whether your experience is in rail, utilities, highways, buildings, energy, or major civils.

The Role

As Senior Bid Writer, you'll take ownership of written tender submissions from early strategy through to final handover. You'll work closely with Bid Managers, technical specialists, and leadership teams to craft clear, persuasive, and fully compliant responses that tell a compelling delivery story.

This role suits someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, is confident engaging with technical stakeholders, and can translate complex information into well-structured, client-focused content.

The position offers hybrid working, giving you flexibility while remaining closely connected to the bid team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the writing, editing, and review of high-quality bid and tender responses
• Analyse client requirements, scoring criteria, and evaluation methodologies
• Develop clear and structured answer plans to maximise scores
• Work with bid and technical teams to shape win themes and value propositions
• Turn technical and commercial input into clear, compelling written content
• Identify and articulate differentiators, added value, and innovative solutions
• Coordinate internal reviews and manage feedback through to final submission
• Work with design and graphics teams to support submissions with visuals
• Manage bid programmes, deadlines, and progress updates
• Maintain and develop bid libraries, case studies, and reusable content

About You

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Senior Bid Writer within construction or infrastructure
• Comfortable working across any construction sector (rail, utilities, civils, buildings, energy, etc.)
• Strong understanding of bid and tender processes
• Excellent written English with strong editing and attention to detail
• Confident working with technical and engineering information
• Well organised, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines
• Able to challenge stakeholders constructively and professionally
• Proficient in MS Word and collaborative platforms (Teams, SharePoint)

Desirable

• Technical or engineering academic background
• APMP Foundation or Practitioner qualification

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on major, nationally significant projects
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative bid environment
• Long-term career development within a Tier 1 contractor
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package