Business Development Assistant

About the Role

Atlantic Projects Company (APC), a well-established contractor in the power industry, is seeking a proactive and commercially aware Business Development Assistant based at our Limerick office. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, inclusive of a one-hour break.

Job Purpose

This role supports the Business Development Team by conducting market research, identifying new prospects, offering advanced administrative assistance, and coordinating proposal development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning proposals and preparing initial RFP review reports for the Business Development team.
• Organize internal proposal kickoff meetings and develop schedules and strategies for proposal deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement to collect and analyze necessary data for proposals.
• Serve as a liaison between proposal and execution teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Manage proposal process elements including drafting clarifications, reviewing drafts, and completing pricing forms.
• Contribute actively to proposal review meetings and maintain EPC contract document trackers.
• Schedule and attend weekly internal contract meetings and provide timely updates on EPC documentation and open items.
• Document discussions from OEM meetings related to PIE and Assignment Agreements, offering feedback and revisions as needed.
• Carry out market research, prepare marketing materials, track projects and opportunities, and assist with PowerPoint presentations for client and partner meetings.
• Update and manage APC employee CVs, company and project summaries for inclusion in RFIs, RFQs, and proposals.
• Maintain an up-to-date client contact database to support business development activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, construction/project management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years of experience in communication, marketing, business development, or similar fields.
• Experience in preconstruction and industrial or power plant construction is advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, especially in drafting proposals and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a strong quantitative aptitude.
• Capable of handling multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Effective at relationship building and negotiation across various business functions.

Employee Benefits

• 21 days of annual leave plus pro-rata bank holidays.
• Membership in a company pension scheme and life assurance plan.
• Access to training and educational opportunities.
• Promotion of work-life balance and company-sponsored social events.

Additional Information

Atlantic Projects Company, a subsidiary of Argan Inc., has a 50-year legacy of serving the electricity, oil, gas, process, and renewable energy sectors globally. Our expertise spans installation and maintenance of advanced turbines, boilers, compressors, and power grid stabilization equipment.

APC is committed to fostering diversity and an inclusive workplace culture, embracing equality regardless of gender, marital or family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the travelling community.