Project Description Writer

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AtkinsRéalis Ireland is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join our busy team. The ideal candidate will have bid preparation experience, and a background in the engineering / construction sector while not essential would be an advantage.

The role is suited to a commercially aware multitasker who can organise and prioritise assigned bids. An excellent communicator, they will coordinate inputs from a wide variety of stakeholders for all aspects of proposal preparation, ensuring quality and compelling bids are submitted in a timely manner.

The Proposal Coordinator will engage with Directors, Bid and Project Managers, our Proposal and Marketing Team, and colleagues in other countries. Various teams will provide technical expertise, project knowledge and background to support you to prepare and secure winning bids.

We're looking for that special combination of skills and experience that make for a good Proposal Coordinator. We need the planner & project manager, communicator, analyst, and completer finisher with an eye for detail. Being creative and diverse in our thinking is part of what gives us the competitive edge, and you will be at the heart of delivering new value propositions for our growing client base.

Key ingredients of the role & Specific skills required:

Ensuring that the bid is run in accordance with bid best practice and the win work capture plan and pursuit toolkit, and in compliance with the Service Delivery Process.

Job title: Win Work Project Description Writer

Years of experience: 2 – 4 years (A/E/C proposals)

Reports To (title): Proposal Managers (USA & India) and Win Work Team Lead (India)

Role: Expected functions

Develop compelling, compliant project descriptions and case studies that evidence client outcomes and align to scoring criteria. Own the build-out of project sheets and narratives across pursuits, integrating metrics, roles, methods, and benefits.

Job Duties: Responsibilities

Translate RFP evaluation criteria into structured project write-ups; build go-by outlines and storyboards with proposal team.

Interview PMs/SMEs to capture scope, approach, innovations, schedule/budget adherence, and measured outcomes.

Author and edit 1–2 page project sheets; ensure compliance with page limits, font/margin rules, and tab naming.

Maintain evidence tables (references, KPIs, safety metrics, awards) and cross-check against compliance matrices.

Deadline & Task Management.

Collaborate with Graphics on infographics, timelines, maps, and process visuals that reinforce the narrative.

Perform quality checks and coordinate color reviews; incorporate consolidated comments and finalize for production.

Take constructive feedback and apply it to enhance the delivery.

Curate and maintain a searchable library of approved project descriptions; retire outdated content during closeout.

Scope of the job role: Level of work and its importance to the organization

COMPLEXITY (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.)

Manages multiple project narratives across concurrent pursuits; applies judgment to highlight differentiators and de-risk gaps.

DECISION-MAKING (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error)

Works under Proposal Manager guidance; decides on structure, tone, and emphasis; flags risks and proposes mitigations.

WORKING WITH OTHERS (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given)

Coordinate with designers on graphic elements and data calls to subs for project examples.

INTERNAL CONTACTS (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization)

Technical Leads/PMs, Proposal Managers, Graphics, Compliance/Forms, Capture/BD, Legal for sensitive claims.

EXTERNAL CONTACTS (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization)

Subconsultant partners for project information and approvals; occasional client reference coordination as directed.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Engineering/Architecture or related field.

2–4 years' experience writing A/E/C project narratives and SOQ content.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Expert writing and editing; ability to synthesize technical detail into client-outcome language.

Proficiency with MS Word/PowerPoint; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and shared content libraries.

Familiarity with compliance matrices, color reviews, and IQR processes.

American English grammar proficiency & editing skills.

COMPETENCIES

Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, Teamwork.