We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
We are seeking a talented Bid Writer to join our team in Hoddesdon and help us secure future work through high‑quality, compelling tender submissions. As a Bid Writer, you'll lead and coordinate the development of clear, high‑scoring written responses for SQs, ITTs and framework tenders. You'll translate technical expertise into persuasive proposals that reflect our strengths, meet client requirements, and maximise our win rates.
Key Responsibilities
Produce well‑structured, compliant and persuasive responses for highways, street lighting and technology tenders.
Interpret client requirements, scoring criteria and evaluation guidance to shape targeted, winning content.
Plan response structures, storyboards and win themes to ensure clarity and consistency.
Work closely with operational, technical, commercial and sustainability teams to gather and refine information.
Draft, edit and quality‑check content, ensuring accuracy, evidence and alignment with the VolkerHighways brand.
Support internal review stages (blue, pink, red, gold) and ensure all submissions are completed to deadline.
Develop case studies and evidence to support a user‑friendly bid library.
Preferable: contribute to document layout, template design and visual elements that strengthen our proposals.About you
Experience writing successful bids in highways, street lighting, technology, or other regulated public‑sector settings.
Strong understanding of UK public sector procurement and evaluation (e.g. NEC, frameworks).
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of Adobe/ InDesign for document design and formatting.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?
VolkerHighways 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, VolkerHighways 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 benefit
Flexible working opportunities
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
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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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Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year