BID Writer / Technical Author - Main Contractor

Our client, a respected Main Contractor within the UK construction industry, is seeking an experienced Bid Writer / Technical Author to join their growing pre-construction team. This is a key appointment for a business committed to securing and delivering high-quality construction projects across multiple sectors.

The Role

As Bid Writer / Technical Author, you will play a crucial role in helping the business win work through the creation of compelling, technically accurate, and client-focused bid submissions. Working closely with Pre-Construction, Estimating, Planning, and Design teams, you will take responsibility for translating technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive written content that differentiates the business in competitive tender environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written content for PQQs, tenders, frameworks, and major bids.

• Gather information from internal technical teams and craft clear, concise, and persuasive narratives.

• Lead and coordinate bid content workshops, ensuring consistency in tone, messaging, and technical accuracy.

• Manage bid timelines and contribute to bid strategy discussions to enhance win likelihood.

• Review and refine technical documents to ensure they align with client requirements and evaluation criteria.

• Maintain a library of bid materials, case studies, and technical responses.

• Support continuous improvement within the pre-construction function, helping to shape best-practice bid processes.

About You

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer, Technical Author, or similar role within a construction Main Contractor or pre-construction/pre-contracts environment.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, building processes, and industry terminology.

• Highly adept at writing persuasive, structured, and technically robust bid content.

• Confident engaging with multidisciplinary teams and drawing out key differentiators and value propositions.

• Excellent organisation and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple submissions.

• A proactive collaborator who can bring bid teams together to deliver winning proposals.