Senior Bid Writer - Construction Proposals Lead

Haughey Recruitment; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Haughey Recruitment is assisting with a Bid Writer opportunity in the Dungannon area within a respected construction and civil engineering group. The role focuses on owning bid content from PQQ through to final tender submission, working with internal stakeholders, technical teams and external consultants to deliver compelling client-focused proposals.

We seek an experienced professional with a proven track record in PQQs and tenders, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience preparing high-quality PQQs, tenders and bid submissions within construction or civil engineering.
• Proven experience managing complex bids from initial opportunity through to final submission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and persuasive content.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear win strategies, bid plans and answer plans for PQQ and tender submissions.
• Review PQQ and tender documentation to understand client requirements, evaluation criteria and submission requirements.
• Lead and coordinate assigned bids from initial planning through to final submission.
• Organise bid kick-off meetings, establish submission programmes and coordinate contributions from internal teams and external consultants.
• Research clients, projects and industry requirements to support well-informed and competitive submissions.
• Write, edit and review high-quality, bespoke tender responses that are clear, concise, engaging and aligned with client requirements.
• Work with technical, operational and commercial teams to develop strong methodologies, technical content and project narratives.
• Identify and incorporate relevant project experience, case studies, evidence and supporting information.
• Prepare high-quality materials and presentations for client interviews and presentations, attending these where required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bid information within company systems and bid management software.
• Visit project sites and collaborate with site teams to gather information and develop compelling case studies and project content.
• Capture feedback from completed bids and contribute to the continuous improvement of bid processes, templates and best practice.
• Support the wider work-winning function with other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Bid writing

PQQ & tenders

Proposal writing

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Third-level qualification

Tools

Bid management software

Presentation software

Job description

Haughey Recruitment is assisting with a Bid Writer opportunity in the Dungannon area within a respected construction and civil engineering group. The role focuses on owning bid content from PQQ through to final tender submission, working with internal stakeholders, technical teams and external consultants to deliver compelling client-focused proposals.

We seek an experienced professional with a proven track record in PQQs and tenders, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage