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Contract – Bid Writer
A major Tier One construction contractor is looking for an experienced Bid Writer to support a busy pipeline of social and affordable housing new‑build schemes. This role is ideal for someone who can quickly embed themselves into a live bid environment and produce high‑quality, compliant, and compelling written content from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing high‑quality written responses that clearly address client requirements and scoring criteria.
- Translating technical input from design, delivery, commercial, and planning teams into clear, persuasive narrative.
- Supporting storyboarding and win‑theme development to strengthen the overall submission.
- Ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all written content.
- Working closely with the Bid Manager to meet deadlines and maintain bid governance.
What You’ll Need
- Proven Bid Writing experience within Tier One or major main contracting.
- Strong background in social/affordable housing – specifically new‑build construction.
- Ability to produce polished content quickly with minimal direction.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Contract Snapshot
- 8‑week contract with potential extension.
- Remote working.
- Competitive day rate aligned to experience.
- March start (potential to be brought forward)
If you’re an experienced Bid Writer with a track record in social housing new‑build I would love to hear from you.
January 23, 2026
Contract – Bid Manager
A leading Tier One construction contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to support a high‑profile programme of social and affordable housing new‑build schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who can step into a fast‑paced environment, take ownership of live bids, and drive high‑quality submissions from day one.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end bid management across multiple social/affordable housing new‑build opportunities.
- Coordinate inputs from estimators, planners, design, delivery, and commercial teams.
- Develop compelling, compliant bid responses aligned to client requirements and scoring criteria.
- Manage bid programmes, deadlines, governance, and internal reviews.
- Support storyboarding and win‑theme development to strengthen competitive positioning.
Experience Required
- Proven Bid Manager experience within Tier One or major main contracting.
- Strong background in social/affordable housing – specifically new‑build construction.
- Ability to hit the ground running on live bids with minimal onboarding.
- Excellent writing, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Contract Details
- 8‑week contract with potential extension.
- Remote working
- Competitive day rate aligned to experience.
- March start (potential to be brought forward)
If you’re an experienced Bid Manager with a track record in social housing new‑build I would love to hear from you.
January 23, 2026
Assistant Estimator OR Estimator

I am currently working with a market leading tier 1 contractor who is looking for an estimator or assistant estimator. You will be joining a well-established team within an ambitious company.

My client is considering assistant estimators (£28,000 – £38,000) or experienced estimators (£45,000 – £65,000), both levels also receive a car allowance. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office) and can be based in Birmingham or Nottingham.

Applicants must have a full UK driving licence (or equivalent), BSc or HNC level of qualification and CSCS qualification. For experienced estimators, my client is looking for someone with 3+ years experience within a tier 1 or tier 2 construction contractor (not house building). You must have a proven track record of pricing projects as the lead estimator and be able to run your own tenders.

My client will consider applicants who are currently mid-way through an apprenticeship scheme (day release at university / college) who also have Maths and English GCSE’s. They will also consider quantity surveyors who wish to move into estimating but you must have had direct exposure to preconstruction.

Duties and responsibilities
– Support the pre-construction team in preparing tenders to secure projects, with a particular focus on competitive design and build tenders for both new build and refurbishment projects
– Liaise with planners, design managers and bid managers to deliver innovative solutions
– Obtain the most competitive quote by understanding current market trends
– Identify and report on risk and opportunity, and scope and produce accurate net estimates

How to apply
To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Hayley Wood.

If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.

January 23, 2026
Pre Construction Manager

My client, a rapidly growing Tier 2 contractor are looking for a driven and personable Pre‑Construction Manager to join their expanding team, ideally with Department for Education (DfE) or wider education‑sector experience. You’ll work within a collaborative pre‑construction team of five, reporting directly to the Head of Pre‑Construction, and supporting a growing pipeline that is set to exceed £150m in 2026. Strong construction experience is essential (civils not required), along with a solid understanding of two‑stage tendering—Tier 1 background is welcome but not essential. They are looking for someone with the right blend of technical capability, energy, and ambition. This is a hybrid role with two days working from home, and a competitive salary dependent on experience, ranging from £65k to £100k plus package.

January 13, 2026
Bid Manager

A leading national provider of building maintenance, retrofit, and improvement services for social housing providers and public bodies is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to support its continued growth. They deliver energy‑efficiency upgrades, responsive repairs, compliance services, refurbishment projects and more, the organisation is committed to improving homes and enhancing lives across the UK. This role offers remote working with occasional travel to a local office, giving you the flexibility.

As Bid Manager, you will lead the end‑to‑end bid process, producing high‑quality, compelling submissions that demonstrate the organisation’s capability and secure meaningful projects. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across operations, commercial, social value, HR and business development to craft winning proposals, develop strong win themes, and ensure full compliance with sector standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will have social housing experience or come from a main contractor background.

January 12, 2026
Bid Manager/Writer
A leading Healthcare client is seeking a Bid Manager/Writer to join their growing team. As a high-growth employee-owned social enterprise, They delivers a wide range of health and social care services.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating compelling, high-quality bid submissions for healthcare contracts, working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and the Director of Bids. This position plays a key role in driving their ambitious growth plan by supporting NHS and other healthcare bids.

Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in bid writing, particularly for NHS and public sector tenders.
- Strong understanding of healthcare procurement processes.
- Excellent writing, editing, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
The role offers a competitive salary (£50-60k), along with a range of benefits including pension options, a bonus scheme, and 27 days of annual leave. For more details or to apply, please contact Dan Higgins at Bid Recruitment on 07800 524 454 or daniel.higgins@bidrecruitment.com.
January 8, 2026
Bid Writer – Contract
We are seeking a DV‑cleared Bid Writer with a strong background in IT Managed Services to support a short‑term contract engagement. This role is critical in shaping persuasive, technically accurate responses to an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and embedding ITIL/ITSM best practice into proposals.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop clear, compelling bid responses aligned with client requirements and industry best practice.
- Collaborate with SMEs, service architects, and delivery teams to translate complex technical concepts into client‑friendly language.
- Participate in bid reviews and contribute to win strategies.
- Ensure proposals meet governance standards and contractual requirements.
- Incorporate ITIL/ITSM principles into service descriptions and operating models.
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Proposal Specialist within IT Managed Services.
- Strong knowledge of ITSM frameworks and ITIL principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with managed service models, SLAs, and service delivery processes.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management tools.
Please note: only candidates with active DV clearance can be considered for this role.

To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Danielle Davies at Bid Recruitment / The Management Recruitment Group.

If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you, please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
January 6, 2026
Bid Manager

Bid Manager – A fantastic opportunity to join the development team of this main contractor to assist in winning major construction projects across London and the South East.
This role requires previous experience of managing the end to end bid process, writing of content whilst engaging with key stakeholders at all levels to develop bid win strategies for multiple development schemes. The successful candidate will work closely with the head of new business and the wider pre construction team to review all commercial aspects of the bid to ensure all products/services are included in the final price to the client. A basic working knowledge of InDesign is desirable. There is scope to really make the role your own and thrive in this growing environment.

To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send a CV to Laura Turner at Bid Recruitment.
If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications

January 6, 2026
Bid Writer

The Bid Writer/Business Development Coordinator will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high‑quality PQQ and tender submissions. Responsibilities include planning, writing, and coordinating bid responses, while compiling and maintaining a library of standard documentation and model answers. The role requires building strong internal and external relationships to support the bid process, developing creative approaches to writing and presentation, and ensuring all submissions are accurate, consistent, and aligned with company standards. The coordinator will also assist the Bid Manager, review submissions for quality, and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and share best practice across the team.

In addition, the position involves undertaking research to strengthen bid content, creating supporting materials such as PowerPoint presentations and flow charts, and tailoring project team CVs for prospective opportunities. The coordinator will maintain up‑to‑date case studies of recent projects and support the business development team by ensuring the company’s website remains current and accurate. This role demands a clear understanding of tender requirements, the ability to construct compelling responses that portray the company in the best possible light, and a commitment to maintaining market intelligence to secure winning bids.

January 6, 2026