Bid Writing Specialist - Construction

Overview

Write winning bids for construction projects, coordinating with teams.

Key Responsibilities

• bid writing
• bid management
• tender interpretation
• post‑bid review
• content library
• timeline management

Tasks

-Conduct post-bid reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of bid strategies. -Keep up to date with industry trends, client needs, and best practices in bid writing. -Write, edit, and proofread bid content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact. -Collaborate with estimators, quantity surveyors, project managers, and senior leadership to gather technical input and develop compelling proposals. -Interpret tender documents, PQQs, and ITTs to ensure full compliance and strategic alignment. -Conduct post-bid reviews to analyse strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. -Lead the end-to-end bid writing process for public and private sector tenders. -Develop reusable content libraries and maintain up-to-date case studies, CVs, and project profiles. -Manage bid timelines and submission schedules, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Requirements

• bid writing
• construction
• procurement
• microsoft office
• indesign
• commercial

What You Bring

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Bid Writing Specialist to join our client’s dynamic team. This pivotal role involves crafting winning bids and proposals for high-value construction projects across residential, commercial and public sector domains. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction processes, procurement frameworks, and the ability to translate technical information into persuasive, client-focused content. -Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with bid management tools (e.g., InDesign, Canva, Adobe Professional etc) is a plus. -Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills. -Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple bids simultaneously. -Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset. -Strong understanding of procurement processes -Ability to simplify complex technical information for non-technical audiences. -High attention to detail and commitment to quality. -Proven experience in bid writing within the construction or built environment sector.

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Benefits

Salary: €Neg -Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company’s success through high-quality bid submissions. -Work in a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

About Ward Personnel

-Founded in 2010 by David Ward, the agency grew from a local Irish recruiter into a cross‑border specialist. -Excelled in placing skilled trades, operatives, site managers and technical staff across construction and M&E sectors. -Operates three divisions: Labour & Trades, Management & Technical, and International Sourcing for full‑spectrum talent.

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