Job Description
MMP Consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer on behalf of a Contractor based in Southampton. The successful candidate will lead the development of high-quality, persuasive bid submissions up to £1million in value that support the client's business growth across construction, social housing, and property maintenance sectors.\n\nThis is a permanent role with a salary of £60,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience. The client's benefits package is under review however currently they have the following:\n\nPerkbox\nBirthday leave after 1 years' service\nSee employee eyecare\nLife assurance after 2 years' service has been completed\n22 days holiday increasing 1 day a year to a maximum of 5 after 1 year's full service is completed.Candidates will be expected in the office 5 days per week however there is some flexibility to work from home on occasion.\n\nAs a Senior Bid Writer, you will manage the full bid lifecycle, from strategy to submission.
You will work closely with operational, technical, and commercial teams to craft responses that are compliant, client-focused, and aligned with evaluation criteria. You'll also support team development and help drive continuous improvement across the bid function.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead bid responses from inception to submission\nWrite and edit clear, compelling content aligned with client requirements\nCoordinate input from subject matter experts and stakeholders\nEnsure compliance with governance and quality standards\nMentor junior bid writers and support knowledge sharing\nIdentify and implement process improvements\n Requirements:\n\nMinimum 5 years' experience in bid writing, preferably in public sector or related industries such as maintenance and construction.\nStrong writing, editing, and project management skills\nProven success in leading and winning bids\nAbility to translate technical input into clear, persuasive responses\nProficient in Microsoft Office, bid management tools, and CRM systems\nExperience in mentoring and team development