Senior Bid Writer

We are seeking Bid Writers at intermediate and senior levels to join our high-performing team. As a Bid Writer you can be based at one of our principal regional offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington or Christchurch, reporting to the National Submissions Manager.

This opportunity suits professionals at different stages of their bid writing career, whether you are building your experience or bring a well-established track record - and who thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have the chance to apply your skills, explore innovative approaches, and continue developing your expertise.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, this role offers exposure to varied and challenging opportunities, with the ability to contribute to and, for more experienced candidates, lead and influence submission outcomes.

We also welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable writing, storytelling, or communications experience (such as journalism, publishing, or professional services), who are keen to apply their skills in a commercial and strategic bidding environment.

The Role

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Develop and lead bid strategies, plans, and programmes for a diverse portfolio of opportunities ranging from $5M+ to $100M+.
• Collaborate with a wide array of business units, subject matter experts, and senior professionals to craft compelling, tailored, and winning submission content.
• Take ownership of compliant, structured, and impactful proposals that align with client and project requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement and innovation of our systems and processes, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence.
• Serve as a key contributor to the company's strategic growth, driving competitive advantages through high-quality submissions.

About you:

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in bid writing, ideally in the construction, civil engineering, or related industries, or demonstrated experience in a writing-intensive role where you have produced high-quality, persuasive or technical content under deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities, coupled with excellent organisational and time management skills to meet tight and consistent deadlines.
• Ability to influence and lead from the front, and manage submission teams to ensure timely delivery of deadlines.
• A positive, proactive, and can-do attitude, with a strong sense of initiative and personal drive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and systems.
• A collaborative approach, fostering strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.

What We Offer

Joining HEB Construction means becoming part of a dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish. Here's what you can expect:

• Exciting and diverse opportunities to work on some of the most innovative and high-profile projects in the industry.
• Continuous learning and professional development, supported by a team of experts committed to your success.
• A culture of innovation where your ideas and contributions can drive meaningful change.
• Career progression pathways, giving you the chance to grow and expand your skill set within a well-established organisation.
• A vibrant and energetic workplace, where collaboration and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're an experienced and ambitious bid writer looking to take the next step in your career, and a team player, this is the opportunity to pursue.

Apply now and join a team that's shaping the future of civil construction!

About HEB:

HEB Construction is a leading, award-winning New Zealand civil construction Company. For over 50 years we have provided our clients with a diverse multi-disciplined civil engineering infrastructure capability in ports, airports, roads, marine, bridge, three-waters, land development, rail, and precast construction and maintenance. With several branches nationwide, and over 1600 employees, we are part of the international concessions and construction group VINCI; giving us access to the technical knowledge, expertise, and financial strength of one of the world's largest construction companies, and the ability to undertake a wide range and value of civil construction projects.