Bid Writer

The Role

We are looking for a Bid Writer to join our Proposals team, based out of our Newbury office. This role plays an important part in our work winning activity, supporting the development of clear, compelling and client focused bids across our Construction business.

You'll work closely with bid, pre construction and delivery colleagues, contributing to submissions that showcase Wates' strengths, experience and values.

What You'll Be Doing

• Writing engaging, well structured and client focused bid responses
• Reviewing tender questions and translating requirements into clear written content
• Working with subject matter experts to gather information and develop responses
• Editing and reviewing content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Supporting bid reviews, final submissions and post bid feedback
• Contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a bid writing, proposals or similar role
• Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
• A collaborative, proactive approach
• Experience in construction or the built environment is beneficial, but not essential

Why Join Wates?

• A purpose led, family owned business with a strong people first culture
• Meaningful projects with positive social and community impact
• Support, mentoring and clear development opportunities within bids and work winning
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Our commitments:

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at