Bid Support Assistant (3‑Month Temporary Contract)
Location: Orsett
Contract: 3 months could be extended
Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday in the office
Start date: immediate
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our team on a temporary basis to support our Bid Coordinator and Bid Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career or exploring internship or short‑term contract roles to gain hands‑on experience in a highly sought‑after area of work.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Bid Coordinator and Bid Manager with managing tender documentation and submission materials
Support the scheduling and coordination of bid activities and deadlines
Help maintain and update our bid library, ensuring all materials are accurate, compliant, and professionally presented
Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of bid-related workflows
Ensure all submissions follow required standards and guidelines
What This Role Offers
Exposure to both private and public sector tendering processes
Practical experience within a busy bidding environment
The opportunity to develop skills in document management, compliance, and project coordination
A potential pathway into a longer-term role for strong performers
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-focused, proactive, and keen to learn in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.
LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.
Disability Confident Committed
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.
- Department
- Office & IT
- Locations
- Orsett, Essex (Joseph Gallagher HQ)
Orsett, Essex (Joseph Gallagher HQ)
Our Culture
We strive to create a team environment ensuring that; health safety, quality and wellbeing are part of everyday work conversations.
Our Core Values and Behaviours guide and inform how we work, individually and as team.
About Joseph Gallagher Limited
We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.
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