Senior Bid Manager

Senior Bid Writer

Location: Cheshire/Remote
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum, Negotiable subject to experience
Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5hrs a week

Mears Group PLC is proud to partner with Pennington Choices, through a shared commitment to excellence in asset management and building consultancy. Pennington Choices continues to deliver trusted expertise across housing, healthcare, education, retail, public, and commercial sectors—providing tailored strategies, comprehensive surveys, and end-to-end project management. With Mears supporting recruitment for Pennington Choices, it’s an exciting time to join a growing team dedicated to improving spaces and communities nationwide.

"Together we will create safer, healthier, and more sustainable spaces."

Pennington Choices is seeking a talented and driven Senior Bid Writer to join its dynamic Bid Team. In this pivotal role, you will craft high-quality, persuasive tender proposals that clearly communicate the company’s value, expertise, and purpose.

Working closely with bid managers and subject matter experts, you’ll help develop winning strategies and contribute directly to business growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, advance your career, and be part of a forward-thinking organisation making a positive difference across housing, healthcare, education, retail, and public sectors.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create persuasive, client-focused content for complex bids and proposals.

• Collaborate with bid managers and subject matter experts to shape winning strategies.

• Conduct research and gather supporting evidence for proposals.

• Edit, proofread, and ensure the quality and consistency of submissions.

• Coach and mentor junior team members.

• Support bid/no-bid decisions and strategic planning.

• Ensure compliance with ITT requirements and deadlines.

• Translate technical information into clear, engaging content.

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.

• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Key Criteria:

• Extensive experience as a Bid Writer within a professional services environment.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Understanding of UK procurement legislation.

• Full UK driving licence (essential due to office location).

Desirable:

• Experience with CRM systems (ideally HubSpot).

• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.

• APMP Accreditation.

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working options (where applicable).

• 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (rising with service).

• Option to buy or sell annual leave.

• Enhanced pension contributions (4% employer when you contribute 6%).

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

• Annual social events and team activities.

• Cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice schemes.

• Employee discounts on hundreds of retail brands.

• Access to private healthcare and wellbeing support.

• Paid volunteering days and length of service rewards.

Please note: By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your application and CV will be shared securely with Pennington Choices, a subsidiary of Mears Group PLC, for the purposes of recruitment and selection. Your data will be processed in accordance with Mears Group’s Privacy Policy and all applicable data protection legislation.

About Pennington Choices:

Pennington Choices became part of the Mears Group in 2025, marking an important new chapter for one of the UK’s most respected property consultancies. The acquisition brought together two organisations that share the same purpose and values: putting people first, acting with integrity, and delivering work that makes a genuine difference to the communities they serve.

With more than 25 years of experience and a national reputation for quality, Pennington Choices provides professional surveying, technical, and advisory services across housing, education, healthcare, commercial estates, and transport. Headquartered in Warrington, the company is proud to be a certified B Corporation and Living Wage Employer, holding multiple ISO accreditations that reflect its commitment to quality, ethical practice, and social value. They deliver expert property surveying and consultancy services covering;

• Asbestos management

• Fire safety services

• Asset management

• Compliance audits

• Project management

• Cost consultancy

• Retrofit services

• Technical advisory support

Now part of the Mears Group, one of the UK’s leading housing and care providers, Mears and Pennington Choices together combine the agility and insight of a specialist consultancy with the scale and capability of a national organisation, creating new opportunities for people to develop, grow, and make an impact.

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