Trainee Bid Writer

Farrans; Dunmurry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and career progression

Further education opportunities

Flexible working where applicable

Job summary

Farrans is seeking a Trainee Bid Writer to join our Civil Engineering Pre-Contract team in the UK and Ireland. You will learn to craft winning tender submissions for projects from £10 million to £50+ million, working with Bid Managers, Estimators and Technical Experts.

No prior bid writing experience is required; we value motivation, curiosity and a commitment to learning within a structured development programme.

Qualifications

• Excellent written English with ability to articulate messages clearly and concisely.
• No prior bid writing experience required, but eagerness to learn and develop in a corporate environment.
• Strong research skills and ability to plan workload to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with Bid Manager to set bid milestones and submission dates.
• Assist in writing workshops and answer planning.
• Populate standard company information into tender responses.
• Develop and refine compliant, responsive written responses with experts.
• Maintain library of bid information, CVs and project sheets.
• Update CVs and track records through staff interviews and data gathering.
• Assist in creating presentations, graphics and marketing material.
• Follow company brand guidelines and compliance policies.

Skills

Written English

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Research skills

Education

Degree level

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with a talent for writing and a passion for creating compelling content?

Farrans is looking for a Trainee Bid Writer to join our Civil Engineering Pre-Contract team. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career that combines writing, communication, business development and major infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.

Working alongside experienced Bid Managers, Estimators and Technical Experts, you'll learn how to create winning tender submissions for projects ranging from £10 million to over £50 million. No previous bid writing experience is required. We are looking for motivated graduates with excellent written communication skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

At Farrans, this role is more than a first job. Through mentoring, structured development and further education opportunities, you'll have access to a career pathway with real possibilities for progression.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside Bid Managers to agree bid milestones and submission dates for work packages relevant to the response.
• Support the Bid Manager in management of writing workshops and answer planning.
• Timely population of standard company information into tender responses (on-line or in print).
• Work with subject matter experts to develop and refine compliant, responsive and compelling written responses.
• Assist in the maintenance of a library of bid information, track record, CVs etc.
• Update CVs and track record project sheets, by interviewing members of staff and otherwise gathering information, to ensure an accurate and consistent library of information.
• Assist in development and delivery of ad-hoc tasks such as the creation of presentations, graphics and marketing material.
• Work in accordance with company brand guidelines.
• Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent standard of written English with an ability to articulate messages clearly and concisely
• No specific experience is required, but applicants will need to demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good research skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Able to plan own workload and work to deadline

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.

We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

Job Info

• Job Identification 338
• Job Category Procurement
• Posting Date 09/09/2026, 09:59 AM
• Locations 99 Kingsway, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9NU, GB
• Job Schedule Full time

Dunmurry, County Antrim, United Kingdom