Bid Writer Hitchin, Hertfordshire (Office Based)Salary:£50,000 £60,000 DOE

Benefits:25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, discretionary bonus, career progression, great social environment

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Writer to join a long-established Main Contractor withover 40 years experiencedelivering major projects across London and the South East. Founded more than four decades ago, the business has its head office in Hitchin and a London presence, and is known for deliveringlarge new build concrete frame schemesacross residential, student accommodation, hotels and mixed-use developments. They are financially strong, have low staff turnover and are known for their friendly, team-spirited culture. The Hitchin office has a great atmosphere, plenty of parking and a close-knit team who work hard but keep the environment light, supportive and sociable.

The Role Bid Writer

You will be responsible for producing high-quality written submissions for both public and private sector clients. This includes preparing compliance statements, drafting structured responses and managing the content required for Gateway 2 submissions. Youll work closely with the design and technical teams for project detail, but you must be confident in writing, structuring and compiling the full bid content yourself.

Main Responsibilities

Submitting detailed, high-value tenders for public and private sector clients, including large new build concrete frame schemes

Preparing compliance statements and written responses for Gateway 2

Managing deadlines and coordinating information across internal teams

Working with the design and technical departments to gather project details

Ensuring all submissions meet framework, client and compliance requirements

Maintaining accurate bid libraries, templates and supporting documents

Supporting the wider pre-construction team where required.

Person Requirements

Proven experience as a Bid Writer within the construction industry

Strong background in public sector bidding preferred but not essential, ideally including Council frameworks

Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage deadlines and produce clear, structured content

Confident working with internal teams to gather technical information

Highly organised with the ability to work independently.

If youre an experienced Bid Writer looking to join a supportive, well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work and a genuinely enjoyable working culture, please apply online or contact Sally Whittingham for more information.

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