Reference:MM6206
Sector:Estimating & Processing
Salary:£40,000 to £60,000 Per Annum
Town/City:Northamptonshire
Contract Type:Permanent
Are you an experienced Bid Writer looking to join a respected, growing business with a strong reputation in the UK construction and fenestration sector?
We’re delighted to be working in partnership with, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality PVCu windows and doors, as they look to strengthen their Commercial team with the appointment of a talented and experienced Bid Writer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to take ownership of the bid and tender process for a well-established, family-run business. You’ll be responsible for producing clear, persuasive, and tailored submissions for a range of commercial opportunities — collaborating with internal stakeholders across sales, operations, and technical departments. Also working alongside Commercial Sales Manager, you will identify opportunities to supply window and door products into the public sector, and develop compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals that drive business growth.
Role responsibilities:
- Manage the full bid lifecycle, including PQQs, ITTs, and framework submissions.
- Write, edit, and proofread bid responses to ensure accuracy, consistency, and impact.
- Work closely with subject matter experts to gather relevant technical and operational information.
- Review tender opportunities and assess their suitability based on scope, value, and strategic alignment.
- Draft and edit high-quality written responses tailored to client specifications.
- Create and manage the bid submission documents, ensuring they are formatted and presented to a high standard.
- Liaise with the estimating team to ensure pricing is aligned with the proposed solution and client expectations.
- Contribute to pricing strategy and risk analysis on high-value bids.
- Engage with clients during the bid process to clarify requirements and build relationships.
- Attend pre-tender meetings, site visits, and client interviews as required.
Candidate Skills & Experience:
- Have current or recent experience within a bid writer role or similar within the fenestration/ commercial sector
- Proven experience in securing and managing bid/tenders
- Experienced in bid management from identification of opportunity to project delivery
- Excellent written communication and copywriting skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and use of tender portals
To find out more about this role, please click ‘apply’ or contact Guy at Chase Taylor Recruitment and quote reference number MM6206