Senior Bid and Tender Specialist

13 hours ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Talk Recruitment Full time
Bid Writer Role
Civil Engineering and Construction experts sought to excel in proposal development. As a leading UK construction main contractor, delivering over £1 billion+ turnover, we offer exciting opportunities for career advancement.

We provide Work Life Balance, company benefits including car allowance, bonus, pension, and remote work opportunities.

**Career Progression Opportunities**:
  • Develop high-quality proposal documents.
  • Contribute to the bid team, gathering technical information from internal departments.
  • Ensure submissions meet company standards.
  • Proofread material and provide technical writing skills.
  • Build relationships with business sector teams.

  1. You strive for quality and take pride in your work.
  2. Prior experience in main contracting or subcontracting is preferred.
  3. Highways/civils or building/construction project experience is desirable.
  4. A degree in a subject emphasizing written work is preferred.
  5. Industry knowledge of bid writing within the construction market is required.
  6. Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-writing skills are necessary.
  7. Excellent English language skills, vocabulary, grammar, and communication are required.
  8. Adaptability to changing project requirements and deadlines is essential.
  9. Familiarity with Microsoft desktop publishing software is needed.

Location: Our Northampton office, with some remote working.
  • Competitive Basic Salary (£45,000 - £60,000 per annum)
  • Car Allowance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bonus Scheme


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