I am currently recruiting for a bid writer to join a leading technology company who operate mainly within the defence sector. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established bid team, acting as their sole bid writer. This role can be remote, with monthly visits to either Cambridge or Lincoln. Hybrid working options are available should you live within a commutable distance and wish to be in the office more often.

My client is looking for a self-starter with 3+ years bid writing experience. You must be confident managing subject matter experts and driving the written process. Experience writing bids within the defence, technology or government sectors is essential. All applicants must hold a British passport as you are required to go through SC clearance.

Duties and responsibilities
– Lead content planning and storyboard sessions with bid teams and key stakeholders
– Translate complex technical input into clear, structured responses aligned to evaluation criteria
– Work with subject matter experts to extract knowledge through interviews and workshops
– Support Bid Managers in shaping proposal structure, win themes and response strategy
– Identify and adapt relevant pre-written material where appropriate
– Develop and maintain high-quality exemplar responses for future opportunities
– Edit and refine contributions from across the business to ensure clarity and consistency
– Deliver completed responses to agreed deadlines and escalate risks where needed
– Support colleagues in developing strong bid writing practices

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

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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.

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.