Bid and Technical Manager (ECI, Design and Build)

BESIX; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Dubai is seeking a Bid Manager (Buildings) to lead strategic bids and technical engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, 15+ years in related roles, and a proven ability to negotiate effectively. The role is hybrid, balancing bid leadership with technical management responsibilities, and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Career opportunities

Training programs

Attractive additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in tendering, design management, or project engineering.
• Proven track record in ECI or D&B tendering.
• Strong technical foundation in multidisciplinary works.

Responsibilities

• Lead ECI bids from pre-qualification through to final submission.
• Review and challenge designs for constructability and efficiency.
• Develop pricing strategies and lead negotiations with subcontractors.

Skills

Technical depth

Commercial insight

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural

Job description

Overview

Company Description: Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 9,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 15,000 worldwide.

Job Description: Six Construct is seeking a highly capable Bid Manager (Buildings) with strong technical management skills to lead our Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). This hybrid role combines strategic bid leadership with hands-on technical engagement reviewing designs, leading client and consultant meetings, and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.

The ideal candidate is commercially astute, technically rigorous, and confident in building trusted relationships with clients during early design phases. The goal is to secure projects that are innovative, buildable, and profitable.

Responsibilities

• Bid & Tender Leadership
  • Lead ECI bids from pre-qualification through to final submission.
  • Ensure full compliance with client requirements and BESIX standards.
  • Manage bid deliverables across technical, commercial, and contractual domains.
  • Develop winning strategies that integrate innovation, value engineering, and risk mitigation.
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Tender, Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Technical & Design Management
  • Review and challenge concept and detailed designs for constructability, risk, and cost efficiency.
  • Provide technical leadership in client and consultant meetings during the ECI phase.
  • Propose innovative design solutions and alternatives to enhance project value.
  • Ensure technical clarifications and presentations are well-prepared and effectively delivered.
  • Act as a bridge between BESIX’s in-house engineering teams, planning team and the tender strategy.
• Commercial & Subcontractor Engagement
  • Develop pricing strategies in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
  • Prepare and issue subcontractor inquiries; review offers and lead negotiations on technical and commercial terms.
  • Ensure subcontractor scope, pricing, and methodologies align with BESIX’s tender strategy.
  • Participate in client negotiations to strengthen BESIX’s technical and commercial positioning.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to balance technical depth with commercial insight.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate client needs.
• Comfortable navigating early-phase project discussions where scope, design, and price evolve concurrently.
• Collaborative and persuasive in building trust with clients, partners, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in tendering, design management, or project engineering for major building projects.
• Proven track record in ECI or D&B tendering.
• Strong technical foundation in multidisciplinary works (e.g., structural, MEP, marine).
• Experience in negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Commercially astute with deep understanding of construction cost drivers and risk management.

Additional Information

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration