Job Description

Job Summary: Kiwa Construction & Utilities Cluster is looking for a Bid Assistant to join their team for a 6 Month Contract. This role supports the bid process by assisting with proposal submissions, generating accurate sales quotes, and ensuring timely delivery. The role is based in Aylesbury with hybrid working (1 day in the office per week). About the role:
Assist with the preparation and submission of bid documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance Manage bid timelines and milestones to meet all deliverables Liaise with sales, finance, and operations to gather bid information Foster a team-based approach, working closely with colleagues to optimise bid quality Gather input from subject matter experts, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic positioning Draft and refine bid responses, ensuring clarity, consistency, and professionalism Provide input on grammar, language, and bid structuring, supporting bid teams in content development

Do you have what it takes?:
Excellent planning and organisational skills Ability to work independently and meet targets (self-starting) Experience of managing customers (desirable) Strong stakeholder collaboration skills Ability to balance the needs of customers and employees Problem-solving mindset with flexibility, reliability, and a results-driven approach Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to travel when required

What can you expect from us in return?:

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

26,227.5

0 per annum

Generous Annual Leave

- Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service

37.5 hours per week

- Monday to Friday, hybrid working with one office day per week for the first six weeks, then primarily home-based with occasional travel

Enhanced Family Leave

- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave

Milestone Rewards

- paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

- 4x your annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

- Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year

24/7 GP Service

- Access to medical advice anytime

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

- Supporting your health and well-being

Welcome Pack

- Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values:

Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged

the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.


As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.


If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.