Bid Manager/Writer

About Us

SouthRoads Ltd is a progressive civil construction contractor with deep roots in Southland and Otago, and part of the HW Richardson Group. Our fleet is modern, our people are the real deal, and our reputation is built one project at a time. If you like being somewhere that still feels like a team rather than a spreadsheet, you'll fit right in.

The role

This is the role for someone who gets a genuine buzz from putting together a proposal that wins. You'll own our bids from first opportunity to signed contract — pulling together the numbers, the story, and the strategy, and making sure it all lands on the client's desk looking like the obvious choice.

What you'll actually be doing:

• Writing tender responses that don't read like tender responses — clear, persuasive, and unmistakably SouthRoads
• Juggling multiple bids and deadlines without dropping the ball (or your sense of humour)
• Teaming up with our estimating, operations, and commercial crews to get pricing, risk, and compliance right
• Being the face of SouthRoads to clients through submissions and negotiations
• Digging into what worked (and what didn't) on past bids, and using it to win more of the next ones

We are looking for someone who:

• Experience managing multiple bids against competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make a technical proposal genuinely compelling
• A strategic thinker who can identify worthwhile opportunities and shape a winning approach
• A confident negotiator who can secure favourable terms while maintaining good client relationships
• Solid understanding of the civil construction industry market trends, competitors, and regulations
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI); exposure to estimation software is a plus
• Good commercial and financial acumen

Why SouthRoads

At SouthRoads, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, development, and community. If you're an experienced Bid Manager/Writer looking for your next challenge, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

How to apply

To apply for this job go to: https://hwrcareers.co.nz/Vacancies and enter Reference Code: 6930955

Applications close 11 Oct 2026