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.
Pre - Contract Coordinator / Proposals assistant, VolkerStevin have an fantastic opportunity for you to join our work winning teams.
Are you academically strong and at your best when working to deadlines? Do you enjoy writing, research, and problem-solving? Interested in how major infrastructure projects are won and delivered?
We're looking for a Proposals Assistant to join our bid team, who help win civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate with strong academic results, clear written skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. If you're eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow your career in a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do (Primary Responsibilities):
In this role, you'll work closely with our Bid Writers and Bid Coordinators to:
Support the development of client proposals and submissions
Format documents, manage version control, and maintain content libraries
Upload files and update client portals (e.g. tender platforms)
Track emails and help identify new tender opportunities
Research project-specific content to support writers and subject matter experts
Liaise with experts across the business to identify and capture case studies and content to be used in bidsYou'll get a hands-on introduction to how we win major infrastructure projects - and over time, there's a clear path to grow into a Bid Writer role if you show the aptitude.
What We Offer
A structured introduction to the world of bidding, business strategy, and infrastructure
A team culture that values clarity, integrity, and collaboration
Mentoring and coaching to help you grow
The chance to work on some of the UK's most important civil engineering projectsAbout you
About you
We're looking for someone with strong academic results, but also someone who can think clearly, write well, and work confidently with others.
You'll thrive in this role if you're:
Organised and reliable - works well to deadlines and manages tasks carefully
A clear and confident writer - you enjoy making complex things simple
Curious and thoughtful - asks good questions, likes research, enjoys learning
A strong communicator - able to build relationships, listen well, and collaborate across teams
Ambitious to grow - ready to learn and interested in developing a long-term career in bids and proposalsYou might have studied English, History, Politics, Geography, Law, Business or something similar - but we're open-minded. If you have a sharp mind, strong writing skills and a collaborative approach, we'd love to hear from you.
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?
VolkerStevin 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, VolkerStevin 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 polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, 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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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.
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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