Senior Bid Writer

Role Purpose
The Senior Bid Writer is responsible for the preparation and coordination of high-quality bid and proposal submissions across Madison Brook’ Housing and Construction activities.
 
Working within the Public Partnerships function, the role supports the securing of public sector programmes by producing clear, compelling, and compliant submissions aligned to client requirements and partnership positioning.
 
The position plays a key role in converting opportunities into secured work.

Scope

• Housing and regeneration programmes  
• Construction delivery opportunities  
• Public sector frameworks and procurements  
• Local authority and public-sector submissions  

Key Responsibilities
 
Bid Preparation

• Lead preparation of written bid and proposal responses  
• Interpret client requirements and evaluation criteria  
• Structure and draft compliant submissions  
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and quality of content  

Bid Coordination

• Coordinate inputs from internal teams  
• Manage bid timelines and milestones  
• Maintain submission documentation  
• Ensure compliance with procurement requirements  

 Content Development

• Develop and maintain bid content library  
• Translate technical and delivery information into clear responses  
• Ensure consistency of messaging and positioning  
• Support continuous improvement of submissions  

 Submission & Compliance

• Prepare final documentation and formatting  
• Ensure submissions meet client instructions  
• Support portal and framework submissions  
• Maintain audit and version control  

 Opportunity Support

• Support BDM and Head in opportunity conversion  
• Contribute to bid strategy discussions  
• Assist in mobilisation documentation where required  

 Experience

• Bid writing in construction, housing, or public-sector environments  
• Public sector procurement or tender submissions  
• Proposal or technical writing roles  
• Coordinating multi-input documents  

Knowledge & Skills

• Public-sector procurement processes  
• Housing and/or construction sector awareness  
• Strong written communication  
• Document structure and clarity  
• Attention to detail and compliance  
• Organisation and deadline management 

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum  
• Discretionary performance bonus linked to bid and pipeline outcomes  
• Pension contribution  
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays  
• Hybrid working  
• Role within a growing public sector Housing & Construction delivery business  

 
Reporting
Reports to: Business Development Manager  
 
Works closely with:  
Head of Public Partnerships, Construction and Finance teams