Junior Bid Writer

About Us: Murphy is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in Ireland, the United Kingdom and North America, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as 'One Murphy' by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Main Purpose of Role: As a junior bid writer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the creation of high-quality, persuasive bid submissions that embody Murphy's dedication to engineering excellence and client satisfaction. Collaborating with bid managers, engineers, and subject matter experts, you will assist in crafting clear, engaging content that articulates complex technical solutions in accessible language. Your attention to detail will help ensure proposals are compliant, well-structured, and tailored to the unique requirements of each client and project. Through this role, you will develop a keen understanding of the tendering process and gain exposure to the strategic and commercial drivers behind successful bids, positioning you for future progression within Murphy's dynamic environment. Role Duties: Assist in writing and refining high-quality responses for pre-qualification questionnaires, tenders, and proposals, ensuring all content is clear, compelling, and tailored to client requirements. Work closely with engineers, bid managers, and technical teams to gather accurate and up-to-date information, transforming complex technical details into accessible written material. Review bid documents for compliance with client instructions and internal standards, maintaining consistency, accuracy, and adherence to specified guidelines. Support the management and organisation of document libraries, case studies, CVs, and other supporting material, facilitating efficient use in current and future bids. Carefully proofread submissions to ensure they are free from errors, well-structured, and presented professionally. Conduct desk-based research to strengthen bid responses, including gathering information on clients and sector trends. Assist with the coordination of bid activities, tracking progress, meeting deadlines, and maintaining clear communication across bid teams. Continuous Improvement Participation: Contribute to post-bid reviews and feedback sessions, helping identify lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen future submissions. Qualifiations & Skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, English, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Ability to interpret and simplify complex technical information Experience with research and information gathering, ideally within a commercial or technical environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems Awareness of compliance requirements and ability to follow specified guidelines Self-motivated, proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Previous experience in bid writing or tender support is advantageous but not essential Eligibility to live and work in Ireland What Murphy Offer In Return: Competitive salary and benefits Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one 27 days annual leave per annum. Generous Private Healthcare Allowance Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland. If you have any queries, please email . To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.