Job Description:

Bid Writer – Social Housing

Location: Romford
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join our growing team based in Romford. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with strong social housing experience to play a key role in securing new business opportunities across planned maintenance, refurbishment, repairs, and compliance contracts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, compelling bid submissions and supporting the wider pre-construction and business development teams throughout the tender process.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and coordinate high-quality PQQ, SQ, ITT, and tender submissions
• Produce compelling responses tailored to social housing and public sector clients
• Work closely with operational, commercial, and estimating teams to gather technical information and case studies
• Ensure all submissions are completed accurately and within strict deadlines
• Manage and maintain bid content libraries and supporting documentation
• Review tender opportunities and support bid/no-bid decisions
• Ensure submissions align with client requirements, frameworks, and compliance standards
• Attend tender review meetings and contribute to bid strategy discussions
• Continuously improve bid quality, presentation, and win rates

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer within the social housing, construction, or property services sector
• Strong understanding of social housing frameworks, planned maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, and compliance works
• Excellent written English and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience producing successful public sector tender submissions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and bid management systems

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of frameworks including NHF, PAS 2030/2035, CCS, or other public procurement routes
• Experience within responsive repairs, decarbonisation, or planned works contracts
• APMP qualification advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Ongoing professional development opportunities