McLaughlin & Harvey is one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our Civil Engineering Pre-Construction Team based at our office in Mallusk. The Civil Engineering department undertakes a wide range of varied projects with values ranging from £5m to £150m. Responsibilities The successful candidate will work as part of an existing submissions team. You will work alongside estimators and the technical team, on the preparation of high-quality tender submissions including methodologies and pre-qualification questionnaires. The Bid Writer will be responsible for the following however not limited to: Implementation of the bid winning strategy Reviewing and analysing PQQ/Tender submission requirements to plan and develop the overall response Writing, editing, and reviewing responses to PQQ/Tender questions, with support from the technical and estimating teams Liaising with internal and external parties to develop methodologies and quality submission responses, including construction teams and external consultants Coordinating inputs from bid team members to collate and deliver/submit PQQ/Tender returns, ensuring quality and consistency across all documentation in line with company brand guidelines. Support updates to bid library documentation e.g. case studies, CVs and standard company information Preparing for and attending presentations for client interviews Creating/updating marketing information Attending site visits and participating in PQQ/Tender interviews. Creating/updating PQQ/Tender information on company IT systems; Qualifications Essential Minimum of 5 years’ experience in writing PQQ and Tender responses for Construction or Civil Engineering projects Desirable 3rd or degree level qualification ideally within a Construction or Engineering related discipline Experience Proven experience in a Civil Engineering role and/or bidding environment Experience within a Main Contracting or Consultancy bidding background. Able to effectively plan own workload and work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations Strong written and oral communication skills Strong IT and creative presentation skills, high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy Time management and prioritising workload Ability to work on own initiative Team player What's in it for you? At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following: Flexible and Hybrid working Competitive salary 33 days annual leave entitlement Generous pension contributions Life Assurance If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now McLaughlin & Harvey are an Equal Opportunities Employer