Bid Writer

CSR Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering contractor in Belfast is seeking a Bid Writer to join their team. Your role involves preparing, writing, and submitting bids while collaborating with technical teams to ensure success. The ideal candidate has strong experience in construction bidding and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and the option to work remotely two days a week after the training period.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Car allowance

Market leading benefits

Flexibility to work from home

Qualifications

• Strong prior experience in writing winning bids in construction or civils.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex submissions from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, writing, editing and submission of PQQs and ITTs.
• Manage and coordinate tender response content for accuracy and compliance.
• Support marketing and brand alignment across tender documents.

Skills

Writing winning bids

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

A leading Civil Engineering contractor based in Co. Antrim has a new requirement for a Bid Writer to join the team.

You'll collaborate closely with subject matter experts from the Estimating, Technical and Project teams to craft persuasive content that reflects the company's capabilities and values.

Responsible for:

• Lead the preparation, writing, editing and submission of PQQs, ITTs, and post-tender presentations for frameworks and projects in the civil engineering sector
• Manage and coordinate tender response content, ensuring accuracy, compliance and consistency
• Work alongside the Estimating and Technical teams to develop win strategies and key messaging
• Manage content libraries (case studies, CVs, standard responses) and ensure they're regularly updated
• Conduct tender debrief analysis to inform future bid improvements
• Support marketing and brand alignment across tender documents and presentation
• Attend internal review meetings to ensure submission quality and alignment with deadlines

The ideal Bid Writer will have:

• Strong prior experience in writing winning bids in construction or civils
• Open to site/ civil engineering experience
• Proven ability to manage complex submissions from concept to delivery
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management

An excellent salary & benefits package will be tailored to attract the most suitable Bid Writer/ Bid Coordinator on the market to include

Excellent Salary & Car Allowance is on offer including market leading benefits.

You will also have the flexibility of working 2 days per week from home (after training period).

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Michelle Doran at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR), based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland is made up of a team of specialist recruiters with dedictaed Consultants for the Construction Industry. With over 15 years in United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland recruitment, our Consultants are fully equipped to drive your career forward.