Posted 05 July, 2026
Proposal Writer/Bid Writer
United Kingdom
Full Time
Proposal Writer/Bid Writer
Position Description
At CGI, we help some of the UK's leading organisations solve complex business and technology challenges. As a Proposal Writer, you'll play a key role in winning new business by creating compelling proposals that showcase our expertise and the value we deliver. Working with talented colleagues across our business, you'll help shape winning solutions while developing your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.
Your future duties and responsibilities
As a Proposal Writer, you'll create persuasive, customer-focused proposals that help CGI win new business across the Energy & Utilities sector. Working closely with bid managers, technical specialists and commercial teams, you'll turn complex information into clear, compelling responses while ensuring every submission is high quality, compliant and delivered on time.
• Write compelling, compliant proposal responses
• Translate technical solutions into customer-focused content
• Facilitate storyboard sessions and shape proposal narratives
• Collaborate with technical and commercial stakeholders
• Develop win themes and strengthen proposal messaging
• Review, edit and improve proposal quality
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements
• Support continuous improvement and content development
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You'll have experience writing proposals, bids or technical documents within a tender environment and be confident working with subject matter experts to produce clear, persuasive content. Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential.
• Proposal, bid or technical writing experience
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex technical information
• Knowledge of tender and bid processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with AI tools
#LI-SF2
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Position Description
At CGI, we help some of the UK's leading organisations solve complex business and technology challenges. As a Proposal Writer, you'll play a key role in winning new business by creating compelling proposals that showcase our expertise and the value we deliver. Working with talented colleagues across our business, you'll help shape winning solutions while developing your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.
Your future duties and responsibilities
As a Proposal Writer, you'll create persuasive, customer-focused proposals that help CGI win new business across the Energy & Utilities sector. Working closely with bid managers, technical specialists and commercial teams, you'll turn complex information into clear, compelling responses while ensuring every submission is high quality, compliant and delivered on time.
• Write compelling, compliant proposal responses
• Translate technical solutions into customer-focused content
• Facilitate storyboard sessions and shape proposal narratives
• Collaborate with technical and commercial stakeholders
• Develop win themes and strengthen proposal messaging
• Review, edit and improve proposal quality
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements
• Support continuous improvement and content development
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You'll have experience writing proposals, bids or technical documents within a tender environment and be confident working with subject matter experts to produce clear, persuasive content. Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential.
• Proposal, bid or technical writing experience
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex technical information
• Knowledge of tender and bid processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with AI tools
#LI-SF2
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
