Bid Writer

Ward And Burke Construction Limited; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward & Burke Construction Limited is seeking a bid writer to join our head office team, delivering well-structured tender submissions for civil engineering projects in water and wastewater. You will coordinate input from estimating, commercial, design and operations, turning technical information into compelling responses.

You will manage deadlines, bid programmes and submissions, ensuring responses meet client criteria and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience (minimum 3 years) in bid writing or a similar role.
• Construction and engineering experience with Health, Safety and Quality requirements.
• Strong written English and document preparation skills.
• Proven ability to manage tender deadlines and coordinate information from multiple teams.
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and document formatting skills.
• Ability to develop tender programmes including the use of Microsoft Project is preferrable.
• Knowledge across Civil, Structural and MEICA disciplines is preferrable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate PQQs, tender submissions and bid documentation.
• Work with estimating, commercial, design and project teams to gather technical information.
• Write clear responses tailored to individual tender requirements.
• Manage bid programmes, deadlines, submission requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Review tender documents, request appropriate further information where required and ensure responses address client criteria.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Skills

Bid writing

Construction & Engineering experience

Strong written English

Deadline management

Coordination with teams

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Join Ward & Burke and become part of a skilled, ambitious team delivering essential infrastructure projects across the water, wastewater and civil engineering sectors. With extensive in-house design, construction, commissioning, tunnelling and operational expertise, we provide our people with the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, share knowledge and contribute to engineering solutions that deliver lasting value.

We are currently seeking a bid writer to join our expanding head office team.

The bid writer will be responsible for preparing well-structured tender submissions for civil engineering projects in particular within the water and wastewater industry. This will include the coordination of bid information from estimating, commercial, design and operational teams, turning technical project information into strong written responses. You will manage deadlines, tender documentation and submissions while ensuring each bid addresses the client’s project specific requirements and scoring criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate PQQs, tender submissions and bid documentation.
• Work with estimating, commercial, design and project teams to gather technical information.
• Write clear responses tailored to individual tender requirements.
• Manage bid programmes, deadlines, submission requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Review tender documents, request appropriate further information where required and ensure responses address client criteria.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must have previous experience (minimum 3 years) in bid writing or a similar role.
• Construction and engineering experience is required with a strong understanding of technical elements along with the associated Health, Safety and Quality requirements.
• Strong written English and document preparation skills are essential
• Proven ability to manage tender deadlines and coordinate information from multiple teams.
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and document formatting skills.
• Ability to develop tender programmes including the use of Microsoft Project is preferrable.
• Knowledge across Civil, Structural and MEICA disciplines is preferrable.

What Ward & Burke can offer you:

• Opportunity to develop across a wide range of infrastructure projects.
• Training and support for professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term career progression.

Salary:

€55-65k depending on suitability and relative experience

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