Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.
About You
We’re looking for a strategic, solutions-focused Senior Proposals Writer, someone who doesn’t just polish words, but shapes winning responses from the ground up.
* Think strategically and see the bigger picture
* Work independently but knows when to collaborate
* Influence and lead others through questions and insight - not just coordination
* Take responsibility for content, structure and solution - not just grammar and tone
* Consistently produce responses that stand out - not just meet the brief
What You’ll Do (Primary Responsibilities)
* Lead the development of high-scoring, client-focused responses for supplier questionnaires and tenders relating to infrastructure projects and frameworks.
* Take full ownership of responses from interpreting client requirements and shaping the solution to drafting and final editing.
* Collaborate with technical, operational, and commercial colleagues to co-create bespoke, strategic content.
* Write clear, compelling, and compliant responses that demonstrate understanding, add value, and align with client drivers and win themes.
* Analyse tender documents to identify key requirements, evaluation criteria, and client priorities.
* Facilitate response planning (e.g. storyboarding workshops) and contribute to bid strategy and win theme development.
* Edit and improve content for clarity, structure, consistency, and impact, ensuring each response answers the question and scores maximum marks.
* Support the preparation of post-tender presentations and supporting materials.
* Produce content to support the business development function, including case studies, capability statements, market sounding questionnaires and presentations.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of bid content, templates, and knowledge libraries.
* Mentor and support less experienced team members where appropriate.
What We Offer
Benefits
* 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
* 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.
To apply, please email careers@volkerwessels.co.uk. If you need support with your application, please contact us at the same email address.
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 be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk.
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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