Technical Bid Writer - Civil Construction

Working In Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Working In Ltd is seeking a Technical Bid Writer for their Auckland office. In this role, you will manage the bid lifecycle, crafting compelling tender submissions while collaborating with engineers and project managers.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and be accustomed to the civil construction industry. The position offers hybrid working, allowing flexibility alongside challenging projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in bid writing or proposal development within civil construction.
• Exceptional written and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling, client-focused tender submissions.
• Manage the full bid lifecycle ensuring compliance and persuasion.
• Engage with technical specialists and stakeholders.

Skills

Bid writing experience

Tender management

Project management

Technical communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

SharePoint

Job description

Technical Bid Writer - Civil Construction

Technical Bid Writer – Civil Infrastructure

Auckland | Hybrid Working | Full-Time

About the Company:

Our client is an established civil infrastructure business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across New Zealand. With continued growth and a healthy pipeline of work, they are committed to attracting talented professionals who want to be part of a collaborative and high-performing team.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Technical Bid Writer to join the Auckland-based team. This role plays a pivotal part in securing future projects by developing compelling, client-focused tender submissions that clearly communicate technical capability and value.

Working closely with estimators, engineers, project managers and senior stakeholders, you will manage the full bid lifecycle, ensuring submissions are compliant, persuasive and aligned with client requirements. Beyond writing, you will contribute to tender strategy, support continuous improvement initiatives and help elevate bid quality and consistency across the business.

Your Skills:

• 3+ years experience in bid writing, tender management or proposal development within civil construction, infrastructure, engineering or a related sector; or
• Experience as a Site Engineer, Project Engineer or similar within the civil construction or infrastructure industry looking to transition into a bids and proposals career
• Exceptional written communication and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality documentation
• Confident engaging with technical specialists and senior stakeholders
• Ability to interpret tender requirements and develop client-focused, persuasive submissions
• Familiarity with New Zealand Government procurement processes and NZS3910/NZS3916 environments is advantageous
• Experience using Microsoft Office and exposure to InDesign or SharePoint is beneficial
• Join a company with the core values of delivering excellence always, integrity, people, innovation and collaboration