Senior Bid Writer

GraftonUK; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

GraftonUK in Galway is seeking a Senior Bid Writer to join its pre-construction team. You will develop high-quality tender submissions for major, technically complex projects across Ireland and UK/Ireland operations.

The role suits engineers moving from site to office-based work while staying close to technical detail, coordinating inputs from engineering, commercial, planning and H&S, and delivering compliant, well-presented bids.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing and attention to detail.
• Experience in construction/engineering (site or office background welcome).
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a bid team and deliver to tight tender deadlines.
• Relevant third level qualification (engineering/construction discipline preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and client requirements in detail.
• Produce clear, well-structured bid responses aligned to methodology and deliverables.
• Coordinate inputs from internal teams (engineering, commercial, planning, H&S) and manage deadlines.
• Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant and presented to a high standard.

Skills

Technical writing

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Bid Writer (BBBH194634) Galway, Republic of Ireland

A leadingTier 1 main contractor, headquartered in Galway, is hiring aBid Writerto join its pre-construction team.This role is ideally suited to qualified Engineers who are ready to move out of site work and into a more office-based position, while staying close to the technical detail of major construction projects.

You'll work closely with a senior bid team to develop high-quality tender submissions forhigh-profile, technically complex projectsacross Ireland (and wider UK/Ireland operations).

The Role

• Review tender documents, client requirements and submission criteria in detail
• Produce clear, well-structured written bid responses aligned to methodology, programme and deliverables
• Coordinate inputs from internal teams (engineering, commercial, planning, H&S) and manage deadlines
• Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant and consistently presented to a high standard

Requirements

• Strong technical writing and attention to detail, with a solid understanding of construction methodologies and programming
• Experience in construction/engineering (site or office background welcome)
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a bid team and deliver to tight tender deadlines
• Relevant third level qualification (engineering/construction discipline preferred)

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to tender formajor, high-profile projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression, training and ongoing professional development
• Full-time, permanent role based inGalway (Head Office)