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United Kingdom , Sevenoaks

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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
  • Free access to on-site gym
  • Subsidised restaurant

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Expiration:
April 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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