Role Overview
Bid Writing is an important and essential part of our business and sits within the work‑winning team of the pre‑construction function. This challenging role is for a graduate who, during their academic career, has demonstrable skills and passion for producing consistently high‑quality essays, assignments and reports.
As part of the pre‑construction work‑winning team, you will be responsible for the written responses to specific sections of tenders and pre‑qualification questionnaires. Topics typically include Health and Safety, Social Value, Community Liaison and Stakeholder Management, Environmental Practices, Training and Apprenticeships, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, all from a construction industry perspective. The role also involves evidence gathering, which will include researching previous tenders and information libraries, and building relationships with and interviewing people within the company who will provide specialist information such as Environmental Managers, Project Managers and Stakeholder Managers.
Responsibilities
Deconstruct a question, understand what it is asking and how it will be assessed, then plan and produce engaging, logical, and winning written responses. Work well under pressure and on your own initiative within a supportive environment, and develop analytical writing skills while curiously learning more about the construction industry.
Qualifications
This role is suitable for a graduate who enjoys success in university writing, is organised, works well under pressure, and seeks to further develop skills in analytical writing.
Company Background and Culture
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services, contributing to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering essential works required by both private and public sectors. The company is part of the multidisciplinary contractor VolkerWessels UK, which delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors. VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for all staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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
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