Bid Writer, Mahikeng

Craft winning bids that secure major civil engineering projects.

Our Client has a requirement for a

Bid Writer , who will be required to work on a

permanent

basis in

Preston.

Role Purpose:

Produce high-quality, compelling bid content across public and private sector tenders

Support the successful delivery of PQQ and tender submissions

Lead and coordinate bid processes for smaller tenders as Bid Lead

Translate technical information into clear, client-focused responses

Contribute to winning work aligned with the organisation’s strategic and social value objectives

Job Role Responsibilities:

Act as Bid Lead for allocated tenders, managing the process from opportunity approval through to submission

Produce bid programmes and submission plans

Organise and lead bid kick-off meetings

Allocate responsibilities and coordinate input from estimators, planners, and operational teams

Track progress against deadlines and ensure timely delivery of submissions

Manage tender clarifications and ensure full compliance with client requirements

Assemble, review, and submit final tender documentation

Bid Writing&Content Development:

Write clear, persuasive responses to PQQs, tenders, and framework submissions

Translate technical and operational information into structured, client-focused content

Develop methodology responses, project approaches, and value propositions

Review and enhance contributions from technical team members

Edit and proofread submissions to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality

Ensure all responses align with defined win themes

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Proven experience in bid writing with the ability to produce clear and compelling content

Experience coordinating PQQ and tender submissions (construction or civil engineering desirable but not essential)

Strong ability to interpret tender questions, scoring criteria, and client requirements

Skilled in extracting and translating technical input into high-quality written responses

Excellent written communication, editing, and proofreading skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Experience with document design tools such as InDesign (beneficial)

Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership

Confident communicator with internal stakeholders

Resilient and able to perform under pressure

Opportunity to join a successful and growing work‑winning team

Exposure to a variety of high‑profile public and private sector projects

Collaborative working environment with technical and preconstruction specialists

Career development opportunities within a dynamic organisation

Involvement in socially driven initiatives aligned to organisational values

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a

Bid Writer

looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector:

Commercial, Admin&Office Support

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