Bid Writer (Yatala)

The Company COLAS Australia, a leader in the Road Construction and Maintenance Industry, continues to expand its operations throughout Australia and New Zealand as a company which is now supported locally by over 700 employees, across 15 work sites in 5 states. Colas is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group which includes over 200,000 staff worldwide. The Role We are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our growing team and play a key role in securing major infrastructure and road construction projects. Reporting to the Head of Work Winning, you will be responsible for developing high-quality tender responses, proposals, and capability statements that clearly communicate our experience, technical expertise, and value proposition. Working closely with operational, estimating, and commercial teams, you will transform technical information into clear, persuasive, and client-focused content. Key Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and manage bid schedules, milestones and deadlines (internal and external) for key projects.
- Write, edit and coordinate compelling tender submissions and bid documentation
- Develop tailored responses for EOIs, RFTs, proposals, and capability statements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather technical, commercial and project information
- Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, and delivered within strict deadlines
- Maintain and continuously improve bid content libraries and templates
- Review tender requirements and coordinate response schedules About You
- Previous experience as a Bid Writer or similar, within a civil construction, engineering or construction industries
- Exceptional written communication, proofreading, and editing skills
- Ability to write persuasive, concise and client-focused content
- High attention to detail along with strong organisational skills to manage multiple tenders simultaneously Culture & Benefits At COLAS Australia our people are vital to our success. Our employees make us different and set us apart from our competitors. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop visionary, talented, and passionate individuals. Our people are central to everything we do. The successful applicant will be rewarded with:
- A competitive salary package
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Annual renumeration reviews
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Life insurance & health care benefits
- Corporate fitness program + discounts on healthy meals, active wear, supplements + more!
- Employee recognition & assistance programs Colas Australia Group does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Colas Australia Group will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals. To view more: “Colas Australia are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply” Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r3xvp