Senior Bid Writer at Fulton Hogan

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bid Writing, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Content Compilation, Compliance, Win Strategy Development, Subject Matter Expert Liaison, Technical Information Translation, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Market Research, Time Management, Attention To Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, AI Tool Utilization, Driving Solutions

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Job Description The Fulton Hogan Life Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team. Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family With a strong pipeline of tenders on the horizon, we’re expanding the team! We’re looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join our high‑performing Major Projects Win Work team, producing compelling proposals for major infrastructure projects, including $100M+ projects. In this role, you’ll contribute significantly to end‑to‑end bid processes, from RFPs through to lessons learnt, and take pride in knowing you’ve played a pivotal part in securing projects that deliver vital infrastructure and strengthen communities across Aotearoa. Working as part of a collaborative and successful bid team, you will be responsible for compiling high‑value tender responses, crafting persuasive content for competitive bids, providing technical and compliance information, and driving continuous improvement in the quality and success rate of our submissions. Though every day will be different, your key responsibilities will include: Confidently leading and executing end‑to‑end bid writing processes for production of excellent and on-time written content Managing input from a diverse team to produce compliant, compelling and succinct tender responses Helping develop clear win strategies and themes, and weaving these consistently through submissions Liaising with, enabling and supporting Subject Matter Experts to develop captivating, evidence‑based content Translating complex technical information into plain English for a range of stakeholders Reviewing submission performance, analysing client feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement Maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and networks Conducting customer and market research, maintaining an in‑depth understanding of client objectives, strategies and plans to inform exceptional submission content You’ll thrive under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines while ensuring every submission is accurate, complete and delivered on time. Good Work equals Good Benefits KiwiSaver employer contributions Fuel discount card Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support Family scholarships Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities Great discounts at a wide range of retailers Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies” Life insurance At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. We’re looking for someone who is: A confident, experienced writer and a curious, creative thinker, with the confidence to drive the development of winning solutions and consistently deliver high‑quality submissions. You enjoy working in a close‑knit, dynamic team and thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. We are open to applications from across New Zealand as we have offices in all regions. You will bring: At least 10 years’ experience in a similar bid, proposal or technical writing role Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to synthesise multiple inputs into one clear, consistent voice Excellent literacy skills and a professional written style A solid understanding of the markets we operate in and a genuine passion for writing Meticulous attention to detail Strong organisation, time management and multi‑tasking skills Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal The ability to work closely with, and in support of, technical experts – asking great questions and extracting accurate, relevant information A strong sense of ownership, with the drive to close out actions and follow through A genuine passion for conveying ideas and influencing outcomes through the written word The ability to perform under pressure and remain focused on delivering to deadlines (Bonus) Experience in use of AI and the ability to harness AI tools to complement, not replace, your already excellent writing skills Creating, Connecting and caring for the community Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry. All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen. We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

The Senior Bid Writer will be responsible for compiling high-value tender responses, crafting persuasive content for competitive bids, and providing technical and compliance information for major infrastructure projects. Key duties include leading end-to-end bid writing processes, managing team input, developing win strategies, and translating complex technical information into plain English.