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Bid Writer - Strategic Pursuits (Global Pursuits Team) - Leeds

About this opportunity

We’re looking for a Bid Writer to join our Strategic Pursuits function, part of Gleeds’ Global Pursuits Team. This is a global role, including the UK, supporting Gleeds’ most strategic and high-value opportunities. The role offers flexible working arrangements and strong opportunities to develop and grow your career.

Our purpose is to help deliver Gleeds’ growth and business plans by securing our most significant, enterprise-critical opportunities, wherever they are in the world.

The Global Pursuits Team is evolving to align with Gleeds’ growth ambitions, introducing a dedicated Strategic Pursuits function focused on Tier 1 opportunities, those that are critical to our global strategy, key client relationships, priority sectors and critical infrastructure.

About the team

The Strategic Pursuits team sits within the Global Pursuits Team and provides a specialist hub for our most complex, high-value and strategically important bids. Operating as part of one Global Pursuits Team, Strategic Pursuits works in close collaboration with global, regional, sector and technical teams to deliver a consistent, high-quality and joined-up approach to winning work.

These opportunities typically involve:

Major global, national or multi-regional programmes and large-scale projects
Highest value commissions (typically £10m+ fee over lifecycle)
Key client accounts and priority growth sectors
Enterprise-level strategic impact and visibility

Strategic Pursuits leads the Position to Win approach, ensuring Gleeds is proactively positioned ahead of tender, with clear win themes, client insight and competitive advantage.

Working collaboratively with regional teams and senior stakeholders, the team focuses on winning the highest-value, highest-impact opportunities where we can create a clear competitive advantage, with a strong emphasis on quality, differentiation and client-centric positioning.

As the Bid Writer will support the Strategic Pursuits team on Gleeds’ most high-profile and complex bids throughout the full end-to-end pursuit lifecycle.

This includes supporting and championing the Global Pursuit Bid Process (GPBP), from early positioning and pre-bid strategy (including Position to Win), through to live bid development and post-tender interviews. You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Pursuits, Head of Global Pursuits, Strategic Pursuit Leads, Bid/Proposal Managers and technical teams to:

Translate strategic positioning into compelling, client-focused written responses
Develop clear, differentiated strategic win themes aligned to client success drivers
Produce high-quality, tailored content that directly answers client requirements
Ensure consistency, clarity and quality across submissions
Support continuous improvement and best practice across Strategic Pursuits

This role requires the ability to contribute to Tier 1 Strategic Pursuits, supporting high-value, complex bids where quality, insight and differentiation are critical to success.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

Opportunities to develop and grow your career
A contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure on strategic large-scale, complex and globally significant pursuits.

Have excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail
Can translate complex technical and strategic information into clear, compelling narratives
Understands (or is keen to develop) strategic positioning and client-centric bidding approaches
Is proactive, collaborative and able to work in high-performing teams
Brings creativity, ideas and continuous improvement to the team
Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability

As part of the Strategic Pursuits team, you will be expected to operate with a high level of ownership and quality, contributing to bids that have a direct impact on Gleeds’ global growth.

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant discipline (desirable);

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]

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