Bid/Tender Writer – CIO Function

Description

The Bid/Tender Writer will support Cairn’s growth strategy by producing high-quality, compliant, and persuasive bid and tender submissions for B2G, B2B, and strategic partnership opportunities. This role will reports to Director of Strategic Partnerships and manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timely delivery of winning proposals that align with Cairn’s brand, governance standards, and commercial objectives.

• Develop bid plans, timelines, and content schedules; coordinate inputs from subject matter experts across CIO, Finance, and technical teams.
• Support development of win themes and bid strategies based on market trends and competitor insights.
• Lead the preparation of bids and tenders across CIO’s four pillars, ensuring compliance with client requirements and internal governance.
• Write clear, compelling responses for PQQs, ITTs, and RFPs, tailoring language and tone to evaluation criteria.
• Draft executive summaries, method statements, and supporting documents that highlight Cairn’s unique selling points and compliance.
• Track bid success rates and maintain reporting dashboards for CIO leadership.
• Monitor tender portals (eTenders, frameworks) and identify new opportunities aligned with CIO strategy.
• Gather and analyse information from internal teams and external sources to strengthen bid responses.
• Maintain a central bid library including templates, case studies, CVs, and evidence documents for reuse and consistency.
• Edit and proofread all submissions to ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency.
• Ensure all bids meet compliance standards and internal quality assurance processes.
• Conduct post-bid reviews and lessons learned sessions to improve future submissions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Irish public procurement processes and frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office, familiarity with Adobe InDesign and bid management tools an advantage.
• Experience collaborating with PMO teams and understanding project governance.
• Strong writing and editing skills with proven ability to produce persuasive, compliant content.
• APMP or similar bid/proposal management certification
• 3+ years’ experience in bid/tender writing within construction, real estate, or professional services.
• Excellent organisational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.

Benefits

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

• Performance related bonus
• Competitive salary
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Annual salary review
• Life assurance
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Company vehicle (role dependent)
• Income protection
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance