Highway Bid Writing Expert

2 days ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom E3recruitment Full time

Are you a seasoned bid writer with a passion for civil engineering and highways?

We are seeking a Senior Proposal & Bid Writer to join our client's national winning bid team in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a background in concrete/asphalt, working in the industry on an operational level, so has technical knowledge, and has moved careers into bid writing.

This is an exciting new role, offering a salary of up to £80,000 per annum, as well as a car allowance or company car, 15% KPI bonus, remote working opportunities, and comprehensive employee benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of technical bidding elements on major contracts, contributing to the target performance of the Contracting Business through the production of Client-facing documents, and internal stakeholder management – liaising with regional operational offices to fully understand Client expectations and develop documentation that meets them.

The essential qualifications & experience of the Senior Proposal & Bid Writer include:

  • Experience of working in a bid writing role or similar
  • Operational experience of concrete and asphalt
  • Operational experience within the civil engineering/highways industry
  • Ability to read construction drawings/programmes and translate into supporting prose
  • Use of industry software including Microsoft Project, Adobe, CAD, BIM is desirable, but not essential
  • Full driver's license

Average salary for this position in the UK is approximately £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.



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