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FM Conway is recruiting for a Senior Bid Writer to work within our Bids division. You will be leading, coordinating, and creating professionally written tender submissions that clearly convey FM Conway’s value proposition and optimise scoring against the evaluation criteria. This is a full-time, permanent position based from our head office in Sevenoaks.
Job Responsibility:
Managing and improving the end-to-end bid process with the Head of Bids, Divisional Directors, and the bid team
Reviewing tender documents to understand technical requirements and define key deliverables
Preparing and managing the tender programme and delivery plan
Leading tender briefings and storyboard sessions with technical and operational teams
Drafting, editing, and reviewing the quality and technical components of tender submissions
Supporting senior management with tender presentations, negotiations, and market engagement
Providing expertise to the bid team, including technical input for Selection Questionnaires, case studies, capability statements, and contributions to FM Conway’s knowledge base
Ensuring tenders are complete, compliant, professional, and well-presented
Requirements:
Proven track record in tendering for major contracts, particularly in civil engineering and highway maintenance
Excel in translating technical content into persuasive, clear documents
Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills
Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023
Knowledge of NEC contracts
Experience in technical construction environments
What we offer:
Career and professional development
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Car allowance
Life assurance
Private healthcare
Company bonus
Opportunities for internal and external training
Access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform
24-hour advice lines and support from our mental health first aiders