Technical Writer

Technical Writer – Civils

Location: Belfast, Mallusk

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Build your Future with Us

At McLaughlin & Harvey we position our people for success and have built a culture on collaboration. We are seeking a Technical Writer – Civils to enhance our pre-construction team and drive success and continued growth.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience in writing method statements, risk assessments, or other site-related documentation, and who are keen to apply this knowledge in a bid-winning environment.

This is a crucial role in helping us win high-value tenders through compelling written submissions.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, with flexible and hybrid working options

To learn more about our benefits visit https://www.mclh.co.uk/careers/employee-benefits/

What you will be doing

• Working closely with our bid management, submissions, technical and estimating teams to produce written technical content
• Lead the preparation, writing and editing of responses to PQQ and tenders, with a particular focus on the development and presentation of technical construction methodologies, programme narratives and construction sequencing
• Attending site visits during the tender period
• Preparing and attending presentations for client interviews
• Attend internal review meetings to ensure submission quality and alignment with deadlines

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Knowledge of construction techniques within a civil engineering environment, particularly on marine, rail, bridge, road, and flood alleviation projects
• Degree-qualified in a construction-related discipline or equivalent construction-industry experience
• Ability to develop and present complex construction methodologies to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong writing ability, particularly technical report writing or method statements
• Be able to effectively plan your own workload, working to tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management

Desirable

• Experience of working in pre-construction or bid environments

How to Apply:

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McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.