Senior Bid Writer (Construction and Maintenance)

Southampton

1 year ago

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MMP Consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer on behalf of a Contractor based in Southampton. The successful candidate will lead the development of high-quality, persuasive bid submissions up to £1million in value that support the client's business growth across construction, social housing, and property maintenance sectors.

This is a permanent role with a salary of £60,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience. The client's benefits package is under review however currently they have the following:

Perkbox
Birthday leave after 1 years' service
See employee eyecare
Life assurance after 2 years' service has been completed
22 days holiday increasing 1 day a year to a maximum of 5 after 1 year's full service is completed.Candidates will be expected in the office 5 days per week however there is some flexibility to work from home on occasion.

As a Senior Bid Writer, you will manage the full bid lifecycle, from strategy to submission. You will work closely with operational, technical, and commercial teams to craft responses that are compliant, client-focused, and aligned with evaluation criteria. You'll also support team development and help drive continuous improvement across the bid function.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead bid responses from inception to submission
Write and edit clear, compelling content aligned with client requirements
Coordinate input from subject matter experts and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with governance and quality standards
Mentor junior bid writers and support knowledge sharing
Identify and implement process improvements
Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience in bid writing, preferably in public sector or related industries such as maintenance and construction.
Strong writing, editing, and project management skills
Proven success in leading and winning bids
Ability to translate technical input into clear, persuasive responses
Proficient in Microsoft Office, bid management tools, and CRM systems
Experience in mentoring and team development

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