At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft compelling bids and proposals for exciting construction projects across various sectors.
- Company: Join JJ Rhatigan, a family-founded leader in sustainable construction with 70+ years of excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exposure to diverse projects and senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by contributing to high-profile projects and enhancing bid quality.
- Qualifications: Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and experience in construction bid submissions.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
JJ Rhatigan is a leading main contractor with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK. As a family-founded business, we have built a reputation for excellence in health & safety, quality of finish and overall project delivery. Our portfolio spans residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments, combining technical expertise with a collaborative and integrity-led approach.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking to appoint a Technical Bid Writer / Proposal Writer to support the preparation of compelling, high-quality tender submissions that reflect our technical capability and commitment to excellence. The role will play a key part in strengthening the quality and competitiveness of our bids across education, government, residential, commercial and technically complex environments such as data centres, while continuing to support private sector tenders.
- Lead the preparation and writing of high-quality responses for PQQs, ITTs and tender submissions.
- Work closely with Directors, Project Teams and technical specialists to gather accurate and relevant information.
- Challenge and refine content provided by SMEs to strengthen clarity, impact and competitiveness.
- Coordinate technical content, case studies and supporting evidence.
- Prepare submissions for public sector frameworks, Local Authority tenders, education and government projects, alongside private residential and commercial schemes.
- Interpret and respond to public procurement requirements, including quality-weighted submissions and compliance-led documentation.
Content & Knowledge Management
- Maintain and develop a library of standard responses, case studies and project summaries.
- Capture value-add initiatives and lessons learned from live and completed projects.
- Assist with marketing collateral, project profiles and capability statements where required.
Collaboration & Quality
- Apply rigorous quality control and proofreading to ensure consistency and high standards.
- Experience contributing to bids within the construction sector, particularly where quality submissions are heavily weighted.
- Exposure to public sector procurement (e.g. education, government bodies, Local Authorities or framework agreements), with an understanding of compliance-driven and quality-evaluated tender processes.
- Experience supporting private sector residential or commercial submissions.
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and project teams to extract the right level of detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word essential); Experience using collaborative platforms such as SharePoint and MS Teams.
Opportunities to work on high-profile UK projects. Competitive salary and benefits package. Clear career progression and ongoing training and professional development.
Bid Writing Manager employer: JJ Rhatigan & Company
At JJ Rhatigan, we pride ourselves on being a family-founded business with over 70 years of experience in delivering high-quality construction projects across Ireland and the UK. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our collaborative work culture, where employees are encouraged to grow through ongoing training and professional development. As a Bid Writing Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package in an environment that values integrity and teamwork.
