Bid Writer

Bid Writer
Location: Tyrone
The Role
Vickerstock are delighted to be working with a construction and civil engineering business with a strong reputation for delivering high quality residential, commercial, educational and infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.
As part of continued growth within their work-winning function, they are looking to appoint an experienced Bid Writer to take ownership of tenders from early PQQ stage through to final submission.
Why this opportunity?

• Join an award-winning construction and civil engineering business with an excellent reputation.
• Take ownership of a diverse range of complex bids and tenders.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, operational teams and external consultants.
• Play a key role in developing and improving the company's wider work-winning strategy.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team with a strong focus on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Hybrid working and strong opportunities for professional development.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing clear bid strategies, win themes and answer plans.
• Reviewing PQQ and tender requirements and establishing the overall submission approach.
• Leading assigned bids from kick-off through to final submission.
• Coordinating internal teams and external consultants to develop high-quality technical and methodology content.
• Researching projects, clients and requirements to support well-informed and competitive submissions.
• Writing, editing and reviewing bespoke tender and PQQ responses.
• Ensuring submissions are clear, accurate, engaging and aligned with client requirements.
• Preparing professional client presentation materials and attending interviews where required.
• Maintaining accurate bid information across relevant bid software and company systems.
• Gathering information from project sites and site teams to support the development of case studies and tender content.
• Reviewing client feedback and contributing to continuous improvement across bid processes, templates and documentation.
• Supporting the wider work-winning team with other relevant duties as required.

What you will need

• 3+ years' experience preparing high-quality PQQs, tenders and bid submissions within the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Proven experience managing complex bids from initial PQQ stage through to final submission.
• A third-level qualification, ideally within construction, engineering or a related discipline, would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and engaging content.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality submissions.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and presentation software.
• Confidence communicating with internal stakeholders, external consultants and clients.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional holidays and service awards.
• Hybrid working.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Marriage leave.
• Career progression, training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards relevant professional memberships.
• Regular social and team-building events.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or similar Commercial / Pre-Construction positions across Ireland, please contact Stephen Roy @ Vickerstock.

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