Bid Manager, Business

About us

Volker Laser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

About the role

Join Volker Laser and play a key role in securing high-profile structural solutions projects across the UK. We specialise in strengthening and waterproofing concrete and steel structures, delivering tailored solutions for a wide range of clients.

We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer or Bid Manager to manage the full Bid lifecycle, producing high-quality, compelling and compliant submissions. Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams, you'll develop tender responses, case studies, CVs and supporting documentation that showcase our expertise.

This role would suit an established Bid Writer looking to progress or an experienced Bid Manager seeking a new challenge. You'll be a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail, able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment and build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end bid delivery ensuring full compliance and governance
Run kick-offs and progress meetings, coordinate review stages, and ensure actions are completed to quality standards
Plan and manage bid programmes, milestones, dependencies and deliverables across multiple bids
Develop bid strategies, win themes and response plans aligned to client priorities and scoring criteria
Write clear, tailored bid content and collate supporting evidence
Research, co-ordinate and gather information from subject matter experts to support technical requirements and enhance written responses
Produce project case studies, team CVs and technical content for bids.
Ensure consistent messaging, tone and terminology across all bid content.
Handle portal queries, clarifications and document uploads.
Arrange bid reviews and strengthen content based on feedback.
Manage time effectively to meet review and submission deadlines.
Contribute to lessons‑learned reviews and continuous improvement.
Proofread and format bid content to ensure accuracy and quality.

About you

Strong bid writing and management experience with excellent attention to detail - ideally a minimum 4 years' experience as a Bid Writer or Bid Manager
Advanced writing ability with a focus on shaping high-quality responses and supporting content
Highly organised, able to collaborate, influence and manage multiple deadlines and workloads
A strong sense of ownership, accountability and commitment to compliance
Confident using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Able to analyse information and communicate clearly and succinctly
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Proactive, eager to learn and committed to continuous improvement 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?

Volker Laser is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels 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.

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