Overview

Job title: Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager

Company: PiLON Ltd

Location: Bracknell (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) – we may also consider other locations such as Hemel Hempstead or Swanley for the right candidate

Salary range: Competitive Package

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bid team (2 Bid Writers and 1 Bid Executive)
• Deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely bid submissions
• Design and implement winning bid strategies
• Manage the bid pipeline and collaborate with Business Development & Operations
• Build strong internal and external relationships to support success
• Drive process improvements and ensure consistency and compliance
• Track win/loss rates, analyse feedback, and improve performance

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is both a natural leader and a strategic thinker – someone who thrives on collaboration but isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on when needed.

• Proven experience managing the full bid lifecycle in the construction or social housing sector
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team
• Extensive knowledge of UK procurement regulations and processes
• Experience creating, developing and managing robust bid processes with strong governance
• Excellent writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of organisation, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• A proactive approach, with a knack for spotting opportunities and improving processes
• Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours when needed for deadlines or client engagements
• A full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable, but not essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent

Benefits

• 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (plus additional days with length of service)
• Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme
• Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
• A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year
• A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders support
• Annual training budget for personal and professional development

About us

At PiLON, we are a trusted name in construction, specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector. We are growing rapidly and look forward to welcoming you to the team. We hire people from diverse backgrounds and are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven and reliable and aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. We offer support for achieving both personal and career aspirations as you work with a motivated team.

Note: While this role is based in Bracknell, we are open to considering candidates based in Hemel Hempstead or Swanley.