Jobs Results
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Bid Writer
- Location:
- North West
- Sector:
- Civil Engineering
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091812
Craft winning bids that secure major civil engineering projects.
Our Client has a requirement for a Bid Writer, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Preston.
Role Purpose:
- Produce high-quality, compelling bid content across public and private sector tenders
- Support the successful delivery of PQQ and tender submissions
- Lead and coordinate bid processes for smaller tenders as Bid Lead
- Translate technical information into clear, client-focused responses
- Contribute to winning work aligned with the organisation’s strategic and social value objectives
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Act as Bid Lead for allocated tenders, managing the process from opportunity approval through to submission
- Produce bid programmes and submission plans
- Organise and lead bid kick-off meetings
- Allocate responsibilities and coordinate input from estimators, planners, and operational teams
- Track progress against deadlines and ensure timely delivery of submissions
- Manage tender clarifications and ensure full compliance with client requirements
- Assemble, review, and submit final tender documentation
Bid Writing & Content Development:
- Write clear, persuasive responses to PQQs, tenders, and framework submissions
- Translate technical and operational information into structured, client-focused content
- Develop methodology responses, project approaches, and value propositions
- Review and enhance contributions from technical team members
- Edit and proofread submissions to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality
- Ensure all responses align with defined win themes
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Proven experience in bid writing with the ability to produce clear and compelling content
- Experience coordinating PQQ and tender submissions (construction or civil engineering desirable but not essential)
- Strong ability to interpret tender questions, scoring criteria, and client requirements
- Skilled in extracting and translating technical input into high-quality written responses
- Excellent written communication, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience with document design tools such as InDesign (beneficial)
- Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
- Confident communicator with internal stakeholders
- Resilient and able to perform under pressure
- Continuous improvement mindset
Benefits:
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing work-winning team
- Exposure to a variety of high-profile public and private sector projects
- Collaborative working environment with technical and preconstruction specialists
- Career development opportunities within a dynamic organisation
- Involvement in socially driven initiatives aligned to organisational values
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Bid Writer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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Remediation Supervisor
- Location:
- Liverpool
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Outside IR35
- Reference:
- SK/R/091734
Lead the safe delivery of critical remediation works on a major energy transition project.
Our Client has a requirement for a Remediation Supervisor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Liverpool Bay.
Role Purpose:
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Supervise subcontractors delivering soil and groundwater remediation works
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Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of remediation activities
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Oversee coordination of remediation works within wider construction operations
Job Role Responsibilities:
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Provide oversight of soil classification, waste management, and soil reuse decisions
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Supervise and monitor subcontractor daily remediation operations, ensuring compliance with RAMS, remediation strategy, and principal contractor standards
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Coordinate remediation works with other site operations to avoid clashes and maintain safe working conditions
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Oversee groundwater management activities including pumping, treatment systems, monitoring, and discharge controls
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Ensure all reuse decisions comply with CL:AIRE DoWCoP, the Materials Management Plan, or project-specific reuse criteria
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Monitor environmental controls such as dust suppression, odour management, noise mitigation, and surface water protection
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Review and sign off subcontractor daily records, including waste transfer notes, stockpile logs, and site diaries
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Maintain full compliance with CDM duties and principal contractor responsibilities
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
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3–5 years’ experience in soils remediation or similar project-based activities
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CSCS Supervisor (or equivalent)
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SSSTS or SMSTS certification
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Strong knowledge of soils remediation techniques
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Experience supervising subcontractors on-site
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Familiarity with site investigation processes
Benefits:
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Opportunity to work on a high-profile project.
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Exposure to complex, large-scale remediation works
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Collaborative site environment within a major infrastructure programme
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Remediation Supervisor looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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Community Engagement Specialist
- Location:
- North West
- Sector:
- Business Development & Sales
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- £25k - 30k per year + commission
- Reference:
- SK/R/091800
Our top Telecoms client is looking for a Community Engagament Specialist to work in Warrginton/Manchester on a contract basis
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Chemical process Engineer
- Location:
- East Midlands
- Sector:
- Chemicals
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091778
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Lead PES Engineer
- Location:
- North West
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/373784
Company information
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Traffic Signal Engineer/ITS Lead
- Location:
- UK
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/373878
Traffic Signal Engineer/ ITS Lead
Matlock, Derbyshire (Hybrid Working)
Initial 3 month contract with strong likelihood of rolling 3-month extensions -
Planner
- Location:
- Greater Manchester
- Sector:
- Water
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Generous Salary - plus car allowance!
- Reference:
- SK/R/091735
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Quality Advisor
- Location:
- Manchester
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
- Reference:
- SK/R/091736
Our client a well establish and Uk based organisation, specialising in integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.
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Senior SHEQ Advisor
- Location:
- Manchester
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Competitive plus Excellent Benefits
- Reference:
- SK/R/091737
Our client a well know and established integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.
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Project Engineer
- Location:
- UK
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091702
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