Senior Bid Writer - #1694703

At Ridge and Partners, we are a growing, multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy helping clients create better, more sustainable places for people to live, learn, work and play. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join our Bristol office— a senior-level opportunity for a confident, strategic thinker to take ownership of key bids and help shape the future of our work-winning efforts.

This role will suit an experienced bid professional who is not only a talented writer and editor, but also an influential collaborator with the ability to lead on major opportunities, guide technical teams, and bring structure and consistency to high-value submissions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of high-quality, strategic bids for priority opportunities across our core sectors.
• Work in close partnership with directors, technical leads and senior stakeholders to shape bid strategies and win themes.
• Provide expert guidance on structure, tone, and messaging, ensuring bids are aligned with client drivers and Ridge’s differentiators.
• Drive the end-to-end bid process, from early bid qualification and storyboarding through to final submission and presentation preparation.
• Conduct interviews and workshops with subject matter experts to extract high-impact content.
• Develop, maintain, and continually improve our library of case studies, project experience, and boilerplate content.
• Coach and mentor junior bid writers and team members, supporting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with graphic designers to produce polished, visually engaging documents.
• Track and analyse bid outcomes and client feedback to inform future strategy and content.
• Ensure full compliance with client, legal, and commercial requirements on all submissions.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Substantial experience in a senior bid writing or bid management role, ideally within the built environment or related professional services sectors.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability - able to articulate complex technical solutions in a persuasive, client-focused way.
• Proven track record of contributing to successful, high-value bids.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels.
• Outstanding attention to detail, strategic thinking, and deadline management.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to lead from the front.
  
  

Qualifications And Tools

• APMP Certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (required)
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and graphic design processes (desirable)
  
  

Interested in taking the lead on career-defining bids?

We’d love to hear from you.