Role Overview
We are a growing construction and M&E company based in Peterborough seeking a Bid Writer / Tender Coordinator to support the preparation and submission of public and private sector tenders. We are seeking someone to deliver all aspects of the role and become involved in writing structured responses, coordinating documentation, and supporting the company’s growth into larger contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating high-quality, persuasive written responses for pre-qualification and tender bid submissions on construction and M&E projects
- Ensuring responses are tailored and aligned with client requirements and deadlines
- Editing draft submissions to enhance content and ensure clarity and impact
- Managing tender portals and submission deadlines
- Coordinating policies, certifications, and compliance documents
- Developing bid templates and reusable content
- Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and post-tender reviews.
- Maintaining and developing bid library content, case studies, and supporting collateral information.
- Supporting KPI, methodology, and delivery sections
- Reviewing tender requirements and scoring criteria
- Assisting with capability statements and case studies
Requirements
- Proven experience in bid writing or tender coordination within the construction or renewable energy sectors
- A strong understanding of the delivery of mechanical and electrical services in the public and commercial sectors
- Knowledge of social value, sustainability and decarbonisation requirements within public-sector procurement.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines without compromising quality.
- Meticulous with a sharp eye for detail and have excellent proof-reading skills.
- Bring creativity and a high attention to detail to your work
- Have a degree or equivalent in English or a subject with a strong focus on storytelling and writing.
- Excellent IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- APMP qualification or equivalent bid/proposal management training
- Understanding of KPI frameworks
- Knowledge of construction / M&E terminology
- Experience working with tender portals
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on major public-sector tenders
- Career progression into a senior bid role
- Growing and supportive business environment
- Long-term development opportunities
Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Hybrid working
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Which tender portals have you used?
- How comfortable are you writing structured responses (quality / methodology sections)?
- Have you previously prepared responses covering KPIs, delivery methodology or social value?
- Have you managed multiple tender deadlines at the same time?
- Are you comfortable working to strict submission deadlines?
- Are you comfortable rewriting technical information into structured bid responses?
- Do you have experience working in construction, engineering or M&E industry?
- Have you ever led a tender submission from start to finish?
- Do you have experience writing tender or bid responses?
- Which sectors have you prepared tenders for?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough PE3
