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Geda Construction Company; Dungannon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Performance-based Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Additional Holidays and Service Awards

Career growth and professional dev.

Social and Team Building Events

Job summary

Geda Construction Company is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our team in Tyrone (NI) or East Midlands. You will craft clear, winning PQQs and tender submissions, coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, and shape client-facing documents and presentations.

You will lead assigned bids, manage timelines, gather information from project sites, and contribute to continuous improvement of our bid processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience preparing high-quality PQQs and tender submissions for construction or civil engineering projects.
• Desirable: Third-level qualification, ideally in a construction or engineering industry.
• Confident communicator with clear, effective written and verbal skills.
• Strong organiser, able to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled with IT and presentation tools, creating engaging and professional bid content.
• Proven background in delivering complex bids and producing high-quality tender, PQQ, and proposal responses.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Confident in Microsoft Office and skilled in creating clear, professional presentation materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear win strategies and answer planning.
• Review PQQ and tender requirements and plan the overall submission approach.
• Carry out research to support high-quality, well-informed bid submissions.
• Lead assigned bids, including organising kick-off meetings, planning tasks, and coordinating written responses.
• Produce, edit, and review bespoke tender responses that are clear, accurate, engaging, and aligned with client needs
• Work with internal teams and external consultants to develop high-quality technical and methodology content.
• Prepare materials for client presentations and attend interviews as required.
• Maintain and update bid information within bid software and company systems.
• Support continuous improvement by monitoring feedback and implementing updates to processes and documents.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the wider work-winning team.
• Visit project sites and work with site teams to gather information to aid in the preparation of case studies.

Skills

Proposal writing

Communication

Time management

Coordination

Research skills

Presentation tools

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Third-level qualification in construction or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bid software

Job description

GEDA’s award-winning teams are based out of offices in Tyrone (NI) and the East Midlands (ENG), delivering key residential, commercial, educational, and infrastructure projects. GEDA is well known for its commitment to delivering high-quality projects in the construction and civil engineering industry. We focus on engaging with local communities, minimising our environmental footprint and put a strong emphasis on health, safety and well-being in delivering our projects for clients.

In this position, you will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to plan, write, and develop bids from early PQQ stage through to final submission. You will play an important part in shaping our proposals and producing clear, professional client-facing documents and presentations. You will also be part of a supportive team environment where cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge help drive strong bid outcomes.

We are seeking someone with proven experience who can create clear, concise, and engaging content while meeting deadlines and contributing to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Develop clear win strategies and answer planning.
• Review PQQ and tender requirements and plan the overall submission approach.
• Carry out research to support high-quality, well-informed bid submissions.
• Lead assigned bids, including organising kick-off meetings, planning tasks, and coordinating written responses.
• Produce, edit, and review bespoke tender responses that are clear, accurate, engaging, and aligned with client needs
• Work with internal teams and external consultants to develop high-quality technical and methodology content.
• Prepare materials for client presentations and attend interviews as required.
• Maintain and update bid information within bid software and company systems.
• Support continuous improvement by monitoring feedback and implementing updates to processes and documents.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the wider work-winning team.
• Visit project sites and work with site teams to gather information to aid in the preparation of case studies.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary with Performance-based Bonus.
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Additional Holidays and Service Awards.
• Hybrid Working.
• Part-Time | Full-Time (Hours)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth, training and support for professional development & membership.
• Social and Team Building Events

YOUR KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Qualifications: Minimum 5 years’ experience preparing high-quality PQQs and tender submissions for construction or civil engineering projects
• Desirable: Third-level qualification, ideally in a construction or engineering industry.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to producing strong, competitive bids.
• Confident communicator with clear, effective written and verbal skills.
• Strong organiser, able to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled with IT and presentation tools, creating engaging and professional bid content.
• Careful and precise, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate, high-quality submissions.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team, with a positive and collaborative approach.
• Proven background in delivering complex bids and producing high-quality tender, PQQ, and proposal responses.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Confident in Microsoft Office and skilled in creating clear, professional presentation materials.