VolkerWessels UK
Bid Manager
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About Us
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.
About the Role
Join VolkerLaser and play a key role in securing high-profile structural solutions projects across the UK. We specialise in strengthening and waterproofing concrete and steel structures, delivering tailored solutions for a wide range of clients.
We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer or Bid Manager to manage the full Bid lifecycle, producing high-quality, compelling and compliant submissions. Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams, you'll develop tender responses, case studies, CVs and supporting documentation that showcase our expertise.
This role would suit an established Bid Writer looking to progress or an experienced Bid Manager seeking a new challenge. You'll be a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail, able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment and build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end bid delivery ensuring full compliance and governance
- Run kick-offs and progress meetings, coordinate review stages, and ensure actions are completed to quality standards
- Plan and manage bid programmes, milestones, dependencies and deliverables across multiple bids
- Develop bid strategies, win themes and response plans aligned to client priorities and scoring criteria
- Write clear, tailored bid content and collate supporting evidence
- Research, co-ordinate and gather information from subject matter experts to support technical requirements and enhance written responses
- Produce project case studies, team CVs and technical content for bids
- Ensure consistent messaging, tone and terminology across all bid content
- Handle portal queries, clarifications and document uploads
- Arrange bid reviews and strengthen content based on feedback
- Manage time effectively to meet review and submission deadlines
- Contribute to lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement
- Proofread and format bid content to ensure accuracy and quality
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About You
- Strong bid writing and management experience with excellent attention to detail - ideally a minimum 4 years' experience as a Bid Writer or Bid Manager
- Advanced writing ability with a focus on shaping high-quality responses and supporting content
- Highly organised, able to collaborate, influence and manage multiple deadlines and workloads
- A strong sense of ownership, accountability and commitment to compliance
- Confident using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to analyse information and communicate clearly and succinctly
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
- Proactive, eager to learn and committed to continuous improvement
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
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.
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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
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- 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.
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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.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed
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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