Creative Bid Writer

Elvet Recruitment is excited to be working with a highly regarded contractor who is looking for a Creative Bid Writer to join their team in Hull.
With over 40 years of experience, this contractor has successfully delivered a wide range of civil engineering and building projects across the UK, covering key sectors such as highways, bridges, public realm, and rail. They have recently secured projects valued at up to £10 million and continue to work with both new and long-standing clients across the public and private sectors. As a privately-run business with a low staff turnover, they place strong emphasis on training, development, and the recognition of their staff. The vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the business and the successful delivery of key infrastructure projects by joining a team which is vibrant, collaborative and committed to achieving the highest standards.
The Creative Bid Writer will have a vital role in planning, producing, and delivering high-quality persuasive written content for bids and submissions, ensuring they reflect the company’s expertise and meet the highest industry standards. The purpose of this role is to create compelling and professionally written proposals that clearly articulate the contractor’s value proposition within the civil engineering and infrastructure industry. This will include leading the preparation of proposals from the early PQQ stage through to final tender submission.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Research sectors, industries, and client profiles to develop tailored, high-quality proposals.
2. Prepare, write, and edit bid submissions for public and private sector clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency by reviewing the tender documentation.
3. Manage the full bid process in collaboration with internal teams, meeting all deadlines.
4. Create clear and compelling written content, executive summaries, and presentations that communicate key methodologies and win themes.
5. Present technical information in an engaging and accessible way.
6. Maintain and update a library of standard responses, case studies, and supporting documents.
7. Review and refine existing content such as answer responses, CVs and organisation charts by drawing on input from subject matter experts and stakeholders.
8. Ensure all documentation meets client requirements, legislation, and company policies, with appropriate approvals in place.
9. Support wider business needs with written material for award entries, capability statements, and marketing collateral.
10. Conduct post-bid reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future submissions.
11. Promote sustainability, quality and environmental compliance within all submissions.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
1. Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and literacy skills, with the ability to produce clear, compelling, and accurate content that boasts the attributes of the business.
2. Strong attention to detail with proven editing and proofing ability to translate technical information into clear and engaging narratives.
3. Demonstrable professional writing experience, ideally including bids/proposals.
4. Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
5. Strong organisational skills and a process-driven approach.
6. Excellent communicator with a proactive and collaborative attitude.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe.
8. Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing,
9. Actively engage to build collaborative relations.
10. Experience in storyboarding and developing visual bid content.
Desirable / Not Essential
1. Familiarity with construction and infrastructure terminology.
2. Technical knowledge of infrastructure projects
3. Previous experience working in a civil engineering or construction-related environment.
Role Information
1. Monday to Friday 08.00-17:00 preferred but flexible considered.
2. Up to 40 hours per week
3. Competitive Salary with annual reviews
4. 25-day holiday entitlement plus public holidays
5. Company Bonus Scheme paid annually
6. Health Care benefits
7. Continuous personal development
8. Company Pension
9. Death in Service 4 times salary
This is a permanent position, and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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Please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in more detail