Job Description

Bid Manager

Ref No: lr bid manager

County Dublin, Republic of Ireland

€90,000 - €110,000 per annum

Bid Manager- Dublin 3 | Hybrid 

Tier 1 Main Contractor 

€90,000- €110,000 + Package (car allowance, pension, bonus etc!) 

Our client are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our team on a hybrid basis. This permanent role offers strong progression opportunities into senior preconstruction. Reporting to the Bid Director, you will manage the full bid process- from tender identification to submission- ensuring bids are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree (or other relevant professional qualification) in construction management, engineering, architectural, or a related field is essential. 
• 10 years + experience in bid/tendering roles within the Construction industry is essential, preferably in large scale contracting projects. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare, review, write and articulate high quality technical proposals. 
• Strong understanding of the tendering process and procurement practices (Public and Private) in Ireland and the UK. 
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software/tools. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. 
• Flexibility to travel as needed for client meetings and site visits. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Bid Management: Lead the end-to-end bid management process, including bid kick-off meetings, bid strategy development, timeline management, resource allocation, and submission. 
• Tender Identification: Support the Business Development team in monitoring and identifying relevant tender opportunities in Ireland, the UK, and Europe, ensuring alignment with company capabilities and strategic objectives. 
• Bid Strategy: Develop comprehensive bid strategies with internal stakeholders, including understanding client requirements, competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and risk assessment. 
• Proposal Development: Coordinate and manage the development of high-quality proposals, ensuring compliance with tender requirements and adherence to company standards. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project managers, estimators, engineers, and business development teams, to gather necessary information and ensure alignment on bid strategy and proposal content. 
• Bid Writing: Write and/or oversee the preparation of bid documentation, including executive summaries, technical proposals, commercial submissions, and other relevant materials. 
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews of bid documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and alignment with client expectations. 
• Budget Management: Manage bid budgets effectively, tracking costs associated with bid development and ensuring adherence to allocated budget limits. 
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, attending client meetings as necessary to understand requirements and address queries. 
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the bid management function, implementing best practices and lessons learned from previous bids.