Bid Writer (0560)

Bid Writer – Octavius Regional Civil Engineering

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join our team at Octavius Regional Civil Engineering. In this role, you'll be instrumental in crafting compelling, customer-focused content that supports our bid submissions and helps us secure exciting new opportunities.

As a Bid Writer, you'll work closely with the Bid Manager and subject matter experts to develop high-quality written responses that clearly communicate our value proposition and align with client requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Write, edit, and proofread persuasive and tailored content for bids, proposals, and pre-qualification documents.
• Collaborate with technical teams and subject matter experts to gather input and translate it into clear, engaging narratives.
• Ensure all written content aligns with client expectations, bid strategy, and brand tone.
• Support the development of bid storyboards and response structures.
• Maintain and update a library of reusable content and case studies.
• Assist in reviewing and formatting final submissions to ensure consistency and quality.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement of bid writing processes.

Who you'll work with

You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team of professionals delivering infrastructure projects across a variety of frameworks for Highways clients. You'll work closely with Bid Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Commercial teams.

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive rewards package including:

• Company Car Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + your birthday off
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Ongoing personal and professional development

What you'll bring

• • Proven experience in bid or technical writing, preferably within the civil engineering sector.
  • Excellent written communication and editing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to understand complex technical information and present it clearly.
  • Familiarity with ICE, NEC, and JCT forms of contract is a plus.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.