Freelance Bid Writer

Building Careers UK

Freelance Bid Writer – Construction Projects

Merseyside / Remote (Flexible) – £350 – £450 per day (depending on experience)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction contractor delivering a diverse mix of general build, refurbishment, and minor civil engineering projects across the North West. They have a strong track record of securing repeat business across commercial, residential, and public-sector projects and are looking to bring in a Freelance Bid Writer to support their commercial team during periods of high tender activity.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Freelance Bid Writer to work on a flexible basis, managing high-value bids and tender submissions for a growing construction business. You will collaborate with estimators, project managers, and the commercial team to produce compelling, accurate, and timely bid documentation. The role offers the flexibility to work remotely while engaging closely with internal teams to maximise success.

As Freelance Bid Writer, you will be responsible for:

Leading and managing the bid writing process from enquiry to submission

Preparing high-quality, client-focused tender documentation

Collating technical, commercial, and project information from internal teams

Ensuring all bids are accurate, complete, and submitted on time

Supporting pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), ITTs, and other client-specific tender documents

Contributing to bid strategy to maximise the probability of success

Maintaining bid templates, case studies, and supporting materials

Liaising with estimators, project managers, and commercial teams to ensure consistency and quality

Reviewing bid outcomes to identify areas for improvement and lessons learned

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional, experienced in producing successful bids under tight deadlines. You must be comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders.

The successful Freelance Bid Writer will have:

Proven experience writing successful bids in the construction or contracting sector

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Ability to gather information from multiple stakeholders and present it clearly and persuasively

Knowledge of bid processes, tender requirements, and client expectations

Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple bids simultaneously

Confident with Microsoft Office and bid management tools

Previous experience with projects in general build, refurbishment, or minor civil engineering (desirable)

What's on Offer

Competitive daily rate £350 – £450 per day, depending on experience

Flexible working arrangements – remote and on-site as required

Opportunity to work across a variety of projects and sectors

Engage with a growing construction contractor and contribute to key business wins

Supportive environment with the potential for ongoing freelance work

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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