Bid Writer

Bid Writer Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh Employment Type: Permanent Overview Smart City Recruiters are supporting a well‑established, forward‑thinking main contractor with a strong reputation across construction, civil engineering, education, defence, commercial, and public‑sector frameworks. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of opportunities, they are seeking a talented Bid Writer to join their pre‑construction and work‑winning team. This role suits someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, can translate technical information into compelling narrative, and understands what it takes to win work in a competitive, quality‑driven sector. Key Responsibilities * Develop high‑quality written content for PQQs, SQs, ITTs, framework submissions, and major project bids. * Work closely with Pre‑Construction, Estimating, Planning, Design, and Delivery teams to gather accurate, relevant information. * Produce clear, concise, and persuasive responses aligned to client requirements, scoring matrices, and evaluation criteria. * Maintain and update a library of case studies, CVs, project sheets, policies, and standard responses. * Support bid strategy development, storyboarding sessions, and win‑theme creation. * Ensure all submissions reflect the company’s values, capabilities, and commitment to quality, safety, sustainability, and social value. * Edit, proofread, and format documents to a professional standard, ensuring consistency and compliance. * Contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes, templates, and content management systems. * Assist with presentations, capability statements, and marketing collateral where required. Skills & Experience Required * Proven experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, or Work‑Winning professional within construction, civil engineering, or a related built‑environment sector. * Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify technical information. * Excellent understanding of public‑sector procurement, frameworks, and quality‑based tendering. * Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. * Confident engaging with internal stakeholders at all levels. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfortable working with structured templates. * Knowledge of social value, sustainability, MMC, and modern construction practices is advantageous. Personal Attributes * Highly organised, proactive, and deadline‑driven. * Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across departments. * Creative thinker with a strategic mindset. * Strong communicator with a professional, confident approach. * Passionate about producing high‑quality, winning submissions. What’s on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of long‑term work. * Supportive, team‑focused environment with genuine career progression. * Exposure to major projects across education, defence, commercial, and public‑sector frameworks. For more information, please forward your up to date CV