Graduate Prequalification Coordinator [ROI]

Reference ID:

PQA/FOXF

Build Your Future with Wills Bros!

Wills Bros Group is one of Ireland’s leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering complex, high-profile projects across Ireland. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are seeking an organised and detail-focused Graduate Civil Engineer join our Prequalification Department in Foxford, Co. Mayo. This is an office-based role focused on technical administration and submission support, rather than site engineering or site management.

This opportunity would suit a Civil Engineering or Construction Management graduate with strong administration skills who is interested in the preconstruction side of project delivery. You will apply your technical knowledge to preparing prequalification submissions, organising project information and supporting tender documentation within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

Why Join Wills Bros?

At Wills Bros, our success is built on our people. We offer a supportive environment where talented professionals can take ownership of their work, develop their skills, and build long-term careers. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• A secure pipeline of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to a broad range of project sectors across Ireland.
• Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards training, certifications, and professional memberships.
• A collaborative, safety-focused culture.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals.

Project Exposure

You will gain exposure to a diverse range of infrastructure projects, including:

• Roads and transport infrastructure
• Bridges and structures
• Marine and coastal engineering
• Aviation infrastructure
• Utilities and water infrastructure
• Earthworks, drainage, and heavy civil engineering projects

You will develop an understanding of how project experience, technical capability and supporting evidence are presented during prequalification and tendering, while building practical skills in submission preparation, document control and internal coordination.

The Role

As a Graduate Prequalification Coordinator, you will support the preparation, coordination and submission of prequalification questionnaires (PQQs) and tender-related documentation. Working with the bid, commercial, project, health and safety, quality and operational teams, you will gather technical and company information, maintain accurate records and help deliver clear, complete submissions within client deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing prequalification requirements and preparing submission checklists, PQQ responses and tender support documents under the guidance of the team.
• Compile and update project profiles and case studies, summarising scope of works, construction methods and relevant project experience using information provided by project teams.
• Support the completion of online prequalification portals and client questionnaires.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather technical information and supporting evidence, follow up on outstanding items and flag information gaps to the team.
• Format, proofread and check submission documents for accuracy, consistency and completeness against client requirements before internal review and approval.
• Track submission deadlines and help ensure all documents are completed and submitted on time.
• Maintain an organised, version-controlled bid library of company information, project records, CVs, certificates, templates and standard responses, highlighting documents requiring updates.
• Monitor tender portals for updates, clarifications, messages, and new opportunities as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the bid and prequalification team.
• Support continuous improvement of prequalification processes, templates, and document control systems.

This is a graduate-level opportunity combining a technical understanding of construction with strong administration, written communication and organisational skills. Previous prequalification or tendering experience is not essential.

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Living within reasonable commuting distance of the Foxford office is essential.
• Strong administration skills, demonstrated through academic projects, work placement, employment or similar experience; exposure to construction, document control or tender support is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of civil engineering or construction terminology and the ability to organise technical information into clear, well-structured written responses.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in document preparation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Confident Microsoft Office user, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and follow up with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working with templates, online portals, and document management systems.

Career Development

At Wills Bros, we support continued career progression through:

• Professional development programmes
• Industry-recognised training and certifications
• Professional membership support
• Mentoring and coaching
• Cross-sector project experience
• Opportunities to develop towards prequalification coordination, bid and tender support, and wider preconstruction or commercial support roles as your experience grows

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Income Protection
• Death in Service Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital Doctor
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company-funded professional development
• Professional membership support

Ready for What’s Next?

If you are a Civil Engineering or Construction Management graduate with strong administration skills, an eye for detail and an interest in prequalification and tendering, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now – Join Wills Bros. Build your career. Deliver Ireland’s infrastructure!

Please note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.