Assistant Bid Writer

6 months ago


Worcester, United Kingdom VolkerWessels Full time

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Bid Writer to join our team at our head offices in Worcester. You will be working as part of the bid team, assisting bid managers in the delivery of high quality submissions to maximise the chance of securing new contracts.

The assistant bid writer supports a range of regional and national bids across both existing and emerging markets by developing and completing pre-qualification questionnaires and invitation to tender documents, focused on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines

**About you**:

- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 - Word, Powerpoint and Excel and an awareness of information management requirements to be able to store and access documentation on company systems.
- Well organised and methodical with the ability to manage time effectively to meet review and submission deadlines, prioritise own workload, and to multi-task effectively.
- Works well both as part of a team and independently when required.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and proactivity for the role and tasks undertaken.
- Understands the importance of working to deadlines.
- Seeks to learn new methods and seeks out best options for doing role by proactively engaging with bid team colleagues and experts across the wider business.

**Why work with us?**:
VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service

**Fairness, inclusion and respect**:
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

**Additional information**:
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.


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