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The company

An established civil engineering firm with over 30 years of experience, the company delivers a wide range of highway and public realm projects for local authorities and London boroughs. With a strong in-house team of over 480 staff and a hands-on leadership style, they’re committed to excellence, innovation, and long-term client relationships.

The role

As Senior Bid Writer, you’ll take the lead in producing high-quality, strategic tender submissions that win work and set the company apart. Working closely with the Bid Director and wider team, you'll shape win themes, collaborate with technical experts, and drive continuous improvement across all written content.

In short, you will:

* Lead and write compelling responses to quality questions in tenders and presentations.

* Collaborate with internal teams to gather content and insights.

* Research client strategies and tailor submissions accordingly.

* Develop and maintain case studies and bid collateral.

* Mentor other writers and support team development.

* Contribute to post-submission reviews and continuous improvement.

About you

You’re a confident writer and strategic thinker with experience in managing bids from start to finish. You’ll bring:

* Proven experience in bid writing and coordination.

* Excellent writing and communication skills.

* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

* The ability to work independently and under pressure.

* Sector knowledge in civil engineering or highways.

Why apply?

* Competitive salary

* Private medical insurance & health cover (including 24/7 GP)

* Employer pension scheme & death in service cover

* Employee wellbeing & recognition programmes

* On-site parking and gym access

Interested? Get in touch with the Pave team today to find out more