Bid Writer

We're looking for a Bid Writer to join our Pre-Construction team based in Salford or Speke.

Location: Salford or Speke - Hybrid opportunity for some work at home
Hours: 37.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Kier Construction is seeking a skilled and motivated Bid Writer to join our dynamic Pre-Construction team. This role is pivotal in supporting Kier's strategic growth by producing high-quality, compelling proposal content that clearly communicates our value proposition to clients across a range of sectors including education, healthcare, defence, and infrastructure. You will work closely with bid managers, subject matter experts, and operational teams to craft tailored responses that reflect Kier's technical capabilities, commitment to innovation, and excellence in project delivery.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Bid Writer, you'll be working within the Pre-Construction team, supporting them in delivering high-quality, compelling proposals that win work. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and coordinating responses to Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents
• Facilitating storyboard sessions with bid teams to develop structured and client-focused responses
• Adapting and tailoring existing content to meet specific client requirements and project contexts
• Editing and refining contributions from various departments to ensure timely delivery in line with deadlines
• Driving continuous improvement by applying client feedback and innovating in the presentation of bid content

What are we looking for?

This role of Bid Writer is great for you if:

• You have a degree-level education or equivalent experience in professional writing, communications or marketing
• You have demonstrable experience in bid writing within a complex environment
• You can interpret and translate complex technical information into clear, engaging written content
• You have excellent written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and consistency
• You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.