Bid Writing Specialist - Construction Industry

Posted Oct 23, 2025

Dublin South

Location: Dublin, Cork or Tipperary
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: €Neg
Reporting To: Head of Estimating

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid writing process for public and private sector tenders.
• 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.
• Write, edit, and proofread bid content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact.
• 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.
• Conduct post-bid reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of bid strategies.
• Conduct post-bid reviews to analyse strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, client needs, and best practices in bid writing.

Requirements

• Proven experience in bid writing within the construction or built environment sector.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with bid management tools (e.g., InDesign, Canva, Adobe Professional etc) is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to simplify complex technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Self-starter and someone who can work on their own initiative

Benefits

• Be part of a forward-thinking construction firm with a strong pipeline of exciting projects.
• Work in a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company's success through high quality bid submissions.