Full job descriptionOur business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

We are looking to recruit a detail focused Bid Writer to join our existing bid team within the Construction business. Reporting to the Director, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for an awarding winning company, that provides a first-class service to its clients. In this key role, you will produce high-quality, compelling bid content that clearly articulates developed win themes and supports the submission of outstanding tenders across public and private construction sectors.

What You’ll Do:
*Own the bid process with confidence, expertly interpreting requirements, managing timelines, and ensuring every submission is delivered on time and to the highest standard
*Bring energy and insight to bid strategy, actively contributing to kick-off meetings and reviews, helping shape compelling win themes that set us apart from the competition
*Conduct in-depth research, developing a strong understanding of each client, sector, and procurement route, while applying knowledge of the Construction Playbook and current public procurement guidance to strengthen submissions
*Craft persuasive, high-impact content, producing clear, original, and tailored responses for PQQs, tenders, and frameworks that showcase our strengths and value
*Champion compliance and best practice, ensuring all submissions align with the Procurement Act 2023, reflecting transparency, integrity, and robust tendering standards

What You’ll Bring:
*Solid experience in bid writing role and the construction sector
*Experience of construction frameworks e.g. NWCH, Pagabo, Procure Partnerships and public sector bids is very desirable
*Working knowledge of the Construction Playbook and its relevance to public sector construction procurement, bid strategy and value-based submissions
*Strong organisational capability with the ability to prioritise multiple concurrent tenders and meet tight deadlines.
*Experience with framework and public sector bids is desirable
*Excellent communication, research and writing skills accross own work and with variety of stakeholders
*Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and AI software (Copilot, Claude)
How You’ll Work

We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:
*Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
*Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
*Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
*Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
*Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
*Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
*Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
*Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
*Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
*Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
*Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
*Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future

Why Join Us?
*Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
*Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
*Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
*Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
*Good salary and benefits offer

Our offer
*Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
*Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
*Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
*Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
*BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
*Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
*EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
*Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues
*Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
*Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
*Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns

Equal opportunity statement:

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Safeguarding

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

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