Bid Coordinator/Writer

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Role: Bid Coordinator/Writer (Construction)

Location: South East London, Hybrid working available

Salary, up to £60k plus car allowance, bonus & other benefits

Due to a strong 2026 pipeline, we are looking to for a Bid Coordinator/Writer who is ready to take on a pivotal role delivering high-quality, visually engaging bids across our growing pipeline of new-build construction tenders; ideally with a background in the Education sector.

About the Role

You'll be part of a small yet dynamic pre-construction team, supporting the full bid lifecycle from early engagement through to tender submission and client presentations. You'll support the Pre-Construction Team and collaborate with design, commercial, and operational leads to develop compelling, compliant, and high-impact submissions.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

Managing PQQs and supporting tender submissions.
Writing and editing bid content - ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
Creating and maintaining eye-catching templates and layouts using your design and formatting skills.
Preparing CVs, project case studies, and organisational charts.
Managing bid portals, tracking clarifications, and ensuring compliance.
Coordinating launch documents and supporting bid programme planning.
Leading bid library management, ensuring content is up to date and accessible.
Undertaking client and market research to inform win themes and tailored responses.

About You

You'll be tenacious and bring energy, creativity, and precision to every submission. You take pride in producing documents that stand out - visually and technically.

I'm looking for someone who:

Has experience working on construction related tenders. Education is key, but also Residential, Healthcare and Commercial Fit-Out - ideally within main contracting or a design & build environments.
Understands the basics of procurement, commercial, design, and operational drivers behind tenders.
Has experience with two-stage and single-stage procurement routes.
Demonstrates strong writing, layout, and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
Is highly organised, tenacious, and self-motivated, with a perfectionist's eye for quality.
Has experience with framework submissions and understands client evaluation processes.

Desirable Skills

Bid Writing, Coordinating, Managing
Template design proficiency. Adobe InDesign, Canva etc
Self-sufficient and detailed driven
Experience managing bid content librariesFor more info please contact Gary Sewell on (phone number removed)

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
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Location:
South East London
Salary:
£40,000 - £60,000 /annum Car Allowance, Bonus & benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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