Senior Bid Writer

at  Fletcher Building

DESCRIPTION

Our team is growing, and we have a newly created role for an experienced Senior Bid Writer to support our Higgins and Major Projects teams to lead comprehensive submissions.
As a Senior Bid Writer, you will play a pivotal role in securing Capital Works contracts by leading the bid writing process from start to finish. This position requires exceptional writing and editing skills, a strategic mindset, and a deep understanding of bid management. You will collaborate closely with cross-function teams, manage multiple projects, and drive continuous improvement in our proposal content.

HIGGINS IS A LEADING ROADING AND CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY IN NEW ZEALAND. WE ARE ON A DYNAMIC GROWTH PATH WITH PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO EVERY DAY. WE OFFER A GREAT WORKING ENVIRONMENT, COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATE, SUBSIDISED MEDICAL INSURANCE AND SUBSIDISED EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR YOU AND YOUR DEPENDENTS.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

• An understanding and demonstrable application of capture planning / strategic / customer focused writing
• Previous proven experience in business writing and/or bid writing in the civil engineering sector
• Ability to write succinctly and persuasively for a business/engineering audience with creative flair
• Proven ability in planning, producing and delivering compliant proposal documents
• Understanding the basics of graphic design and ability to work collaboratively with a graphics designer
• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to see the ‘big picture’ at the same time
• Able to assign tasks to others and track delivery of those tasks so deadlines are met
• Able to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines with strong time management/prioritisation skills