Technical Writer/ Bid Leader

5 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Franklin Smith Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary
  • Genuine long term career opportunities and professional development
  • Health insurance discounts, access to healthcare initiatives and a wide array of employee benefits
  • Make your mark on some of New Zealand's largest and most critical civil infrastructure projects

About the role

  • Take full ownership of the full lifecycle of bid writing and submission process for large-scale electrical proposals and tenders
  • Lead a team of three Estimators ensuring collaboration, accuracy and alignment of bids to client requirements
  • Interpret technical commercial concepts and translate into compelling, competitive and successful proposals
  • Maintain excellent communication channels with project delivery teams and key stakeholders
  • Manage a collection of reusable template documents, case studies and pricing narratives to ensure efficient and consistent bids
  • Persistently review and refine estimation processes, tender inputs and pricing strategies to match industry changes

Skills and Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience writing and developing complex project bids in the electrical industry, with the strongest candidates bringing a demonstrated understanding of high voltage tenders and associated requirements
  • Thorough understanding of project estimation principles, cost modelling and schedules
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to maximise stakeholder engagement and cross-team delivery
  • Demonstrated understanding of risk management, direct and indirect cost components and contingency planning, with a strong grasp of regulatory and procurement methodologies
  • Experience leading high-performing estimation teams, managing multiple workstreams and deadlines

About the company

  • Large-scale electrical subcontractor specialising in high voltage projects
  • Safe, respectful and inclusive work environment guided and driven by values
  • Management committed to the wellbeing of their people, inside and outside of work
  • Empowered to make a difference in the community

How to Apply

To discuss the above role in more detail or to enquire about other interesting job opportunities, please contact Tam Linton on , alternatively, please e-mail a copy of your CV and covering letter to 

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