Senior Proposals Writer at Volkerwessels Uk in Preston, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

tender analysis

bid development

content creation

response ownership

storyboarding

bid strategy

Analyse tender documents to identify key requirements, evaluation criteria, and client priorities.
Collaborate with technical, operational, and commercial colleagues to co-create bespoke, strategic content.
Mentor and support less experienced team members where appropriate.
Take responsibility for content, structure and solution - not just grammar and tone
Lead the development of high-scoring, client-focused responses for supplier questionnaires and tenders relating to infrastructure projects and frameworks.
Support the preparation of post-tender presentations and supporting materials.
Take full ownership of responses from interpreting client requirements and shaping the solution to drafting and final editing.
Write clear, compelling, and compliant responses that demonstrate understanding, add value, and align with client drivers and win themes.
Produce content to support the business development function, including case studies, capability statements, market sounding questionnaires and presentations.
Edit and improve content for clarity, structure, consistency, and impact, ensuring each response answers the question and scores maximum marks.
Influence and lead others through questions and insight - not just coordination
Contribute to continuous improvement of bid content, templates, and knowledge libraries.
Facilitate response planning (e.g. storyboarding workshops) and contribute to bid strategy and win theme development.

Requirements

independent

bid writing

communication

client focus

leadership

main contractor

Work independently but knows when to collaborate
Strong track record of shaping and delivering content for complex, high-value infrastructure tenders.
Excellent written communication with ability to structure, simplify, and strengthen complex ideas.
Confident interpreting client requirements and developing solutions in collaboration with technical teams.
Proactive and accountable approach, with the ability to lead responses and deliver under pressure.
Demonstrable experience writing successful bids in a main contractor environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Private medical care
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Employee Assistance programme
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Cycle to Work scheme
Option to buy additional annual leave
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Competitive salary
Life Assurance
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
24/7 Virtual GP service

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

mandatory drugs and alcohol screening for all staff.

Company

Overview

€5 billion parent

European backing

Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.

£700M turnover

Annual revenue

Achieves a £700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.

Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.

Environment + Sustainability

2035 Net Zero

Emissions Target

Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.

84% Electric Fleet

Sustainable Transportation

84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.

197 Tonnes Recycled

CO₂ Savings Through Recycling

Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

70% CO₂ Reduction

Emissions Goal

Aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.

Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.

Inclusion & Diversity

Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.

Articles

Careers at VolkerWessels

Projects

Sustainability

Role

Description

tender analysis

bid development

content creation

response ownership

storyboarding

bid strategy

Analyse tender documents to identify key requirements, evaluation criteria, and client priorities.
Collaborate with technical, operational, and commercial colleagues to co-create bespoke, strategic content.
Mentor and support less experienced team members where appropriate.
Take responsibility for content, structure and solution - not just grammar and tone
Lead the development of high-scoring, client-focused responses for supplier questionnaires and tenders relating to infrastructure projects and frameworks.
Support the preparation of post-tender presentations and supporting materials.
Take full ownership of responses from interpreting client requirements and shaping the solution to drafting and final editing.
Write clear, compelling, and compliant responses that demonstrate understanding, add value, and align with client drivers and win themes.
Produce content to support the business development function, including case studies, capability statements, market sounding questionnaires and presentations.
Edit and improve content for clarity, structure, consistency, and impact, ensuring each response answers the question and scores maximum marks.
Influence and lead others through questions and insight - not just coordination
Contribute to continuous improvement of bid content, templates, and knowledge libraries.
Facilitate response planning (e.g. storyboarding workshops) and contribute to bid strategy and win theme development.

Requirements

independent

bid writing

communication

client focus

leadership

main contractor

Work independently but knows when to collaborate
Strong track record of shaping and delivering content for complex, high-value infrastructure tenders.
Excellent written communication with ability to structure, simplify, and strengthen complex ideas.
Confident interpreting client requirements and developing solutions in collaboration with technical teams.
Proactive and accountable approach, with the ability to lead responses and deliver under pressure.
Demonstrable experience writing successful bids in a main contractor environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Private medical care
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Employee Assistance programme
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Cycle to Work scheme
Option to buy additional annual leave
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Competitive salary
Life Assurance
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
24/7 Virtual GP service

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

mandatory drugs and alcohol screening for all staff.

Company

Overview

€5 billion parent

European backing

Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.

£700M turnover

Annual revenue

Achieves a £700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.

Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.

Environment + Sustainability

2035 Net Zero

Emissions Target

Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.

84% Electric Fleet

Sustainable Transportation

84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.

197 Tonnes Recycled

CO₂ Savings Through Recycling

Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

70% CO₂ Reduction

Emissions Goal

Aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.

Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.

Inclusion & Diversity

Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.

Articles

Careers at VolkerWessels

Projects

Sustainability