Bid Writer
Riverside Environmental Services
Who we are
Riverside Environmental Services Ltd is an independent environmental consultancy specialising in environmental monitoring, testing, inspection, and risk management. Established in 2002, the company supports clients across a range of sectors by delivering asbestos surveys and air monitoring, water hygiene and legionella risk assessments, air quality testing, noise and vibration monitoring, and wider environmental compliance services.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Job details
Riverside environmental are now seeking a Bid Writer to join our team. This position is perfect for an experienced Bid Writer with a background in the Asbestos or Water sectors. Remote working is available for the right candidate.
What you will do
- Reviewing tender portals for new bid opportunities.
- Full bid management.
- Develop, write and edit high quality material that responds to client needs and articulates win themes through understanding client needs and scoring criteria.
- Formatting proposals according to client requirements and company standards.
- Ensuring timely submission of bids within strict deadlines.
- Developing engaging case studies by liaising with subject matter experts across the business.
- Maintaining bid library.
- Providing general administrative support to the sales team.
Who you are
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Bid Writer, ideally within the asbestos, environmental, or construction industry.
- Strong understanding of asbestos regulations, management processes, and industry terminology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with online tender portals.
Desirable:
- Experience contributing to social value or sustainability sections of bids.
- Knowledge of wider environmental or compliance service sectors.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays, with up to 5 additional loyalty days.
- Life assurance: Death in Service cover at 2x salary after 6 months.
- Company vehicle (work and private use) or car allowance, with fuel card provided.
- Pension scheme via salary exchange.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing and support.
- Fully funded training through nationally recognised providers.
- Clear long-term career development and progression pathways.
- High-quality equipment provided, including smartphone, tablet, tools, and full safety kit.
- Performance and recognition rewards, including Red Letter Days, vouchers, and staff recognition schemes.
- Staff benefits and discounts via BenefitHub.
- Regular social, charity, and team events, including summer BBQ's.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
