Bid Manager

Bid Writer

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: West Lothian
• Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
  
   

Reed Recruitment is excited to offer an opportunity to join a dynamic bid team within a forward-thinking organisation. We are seeking a Bid Writer with a flair for creative writing and a talent for producing compelling proposals, particularly for social housing, local authority, and commercial clients. If you have a knack for translating technical information into clear, persuasive content and are driven by customer excellence, this role is for you.

 

Day to Day of the role:

• Coordinate with internal teams to develop and write bespoke, high-quality PQQ and ITT submissions.
• Write clear, focused, and logical proposal material, maintaining consistency of style, brand, and tone.
• Translate technical information into written proposals for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Communicate key benefits through compelling proposals and presentations.
• Produce case studies and gather evidence to support submissions.
• Review responses against scoring matrices and criteria.
• Maintain the bid pipeline and reporting process.
• Support the business development team with marketing literature and proposal submissions.
• Promote customer excellence throughout the bid process.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.
  
   

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Construction and/or bid background is desirable.
• APMP membership is a plus.
• Strong creative writing skills.
• Experience with electronic tender platforms.
• Advanced MS Word skills, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good business acumen and understanding of the bid process.
• Experience in proposals, bids, and tender writing within a fast-paced environment.
• Desktop publishing skills.
• Knowledge of the energy/environmental and/or construction sectors.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a clear focus on customer satisfaction.
• Good planning skills and able to self-assess performance.
• Reliable, tolerant, and empathetic team player.
• Well-presented, businesslike, and pays attention to detail.
• Ability to challenge, be assertive, and articulate.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, analytical, and logical.
• Self-reliant, organised, encouraging, persuasive, and flexible to attend meetings/forums.
  
   

Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the range of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Please include any additional benefits here.

A Disclosure Check/DBS may be required for this position.

To apply for the Bid Writer role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.