Job Description & Requirements

Bid Writer VN3348

Business Area: Bids & Estimating

Vacancy Base: Horsham

County: West Sussex

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40

Ringway is a market leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce. We want you to grow your career in a way that suits you, whether that is making the best of your skills in a role you enjoy, or developing new skills as you progress with our company. As a Bid Writer you are responsible for developing the written bid responses – creating a response to tender opportunities that is compelling, convincing, easy to understand and demonstrates how the client will meet their requirements.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team from across all parts of the business to deliver tender responses for clients within the Highways and Public Sector.

With an eye for detail, an exceptional passion for clear and concise professional writing, some knowledge of bid processes, the Bid Writer is responsible for:

Compile, edit, and proof read bid proposals which contain technical content, non-technical content and diagrams/infographics ensuring that these are presented in a professional and concise manner.
Review and revise documents prepared by others and coordinate the preparation of those materials in a completed bid document
Work within the timeline of the bid, supporting other writers and members of the team in the production of the quality responses.
Develop knowledge of business, its products, and services by reading and reviewing previous bid documents (including knowledge library content) and spending time with operational, technical and commercial functions

Experience and Qualifications Required:

You will have experience of writing technical Bids/Quality Submissions, preferably in the highways sector, or public sector, or for local or central government contracts.
Proven writing ability. Excellent communicator, articulate with outstanding written English. Must have excellent communication skills, especially written English grammar, spelling & vocabulary.
Highly focussed on detail – producing high quality submissions on time
Strong MS Word skills. Knowledge and experience of other systems such as SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint
Ideally you will hold an English Degree or be able to demonstrate experience of being able to interpret technical and contractual information into easy-to-read and impactful proposals. A higher-level qualification in Copywriting or Journalism may also be considered.

Awarded Investors in People Silver, a member of the 5% Club and recognised as an Investor in Diversity. Providing opportunity and growth for all our employees is the bedrock of our business, ensuring a safe, happy and productive workforce.
We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you. Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles.

Job Overview

Company	Eurovia UK
Location	🇬🇧 Horsham, England
Employment Type	Company - Private
Sector	Construction
Compensation	£35,992 - £45,327
Date Posted	Oct 14, 2026