Bid Writer

About the Role

Join John Sisk & Son Ltd, a family-owned global construction leader dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation throughout their projects. As a Bid Writer, you will be instrumental in producing high-quality, tailored bid proposals for civil engineering and construction tenders, helping to secure successful contracts and reinforce the company's market position.

Key Responsibilities

• Compose, compile, and format detailed bid documents tailored to civil construction projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and tender specifications.
• Customize bid content focusing on timelines, costs, methodologies, and quality standards unique to each project.
• Guarantee compliance of bids with all relevant legal, regulatory, and technical guidelines established by clients or authorities.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, estimators, and cross-functional teams to gather accurate and current project data.
• Conduct research on site conditions, project scope, client preferences, industry trends, market pricing, and competitor activities to enhance bid competitiveness.
• Coordinate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers to collect quotations, pricing, and technical details needed for bids.
• Maintain seamless communication across all involved departments to ensure bid accuracy and coherence.
• Review bid documents for clarity, consistency, and adherence to tender requirements, reinforcing the company's reputation as a dependable contractor.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer in infrastructure, construction, or technical writing contexts.
• Familiarity with construction or civil engineering sectors and tender processes.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals including engineers, estimators, and project managers.
• History of delivering clear, precise, and high-quality documentation under tight deadlines.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in journalism, English, creative writing, or related disciplines.
• Strong skills in writing, editing, and technical communication to simplify complex information into persuasive content.
• Excellent organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Advanced research and analytical capabilities to interpret technical and project-specific data.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary package.
• 26 days of annual leave.
• Participation in a pension scheme.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and accessibility.
• Support for candidates throughout recruitment, including reasonable adjustments.
• Encouragement extended to applicants regardless of whether they meet every stated requirement, valuing potential and skills.
• Recruitment adheres strictly to legal and ethical standards, ensuring fairness and transparency.