Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager - Pre-Tender to lead the technical aspects of tender preparation and support the tendering team in developing practical, compliant, and cost-effective construction methodologies.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil construction, infrastructure, and/or building projects, with strong knowledge of tender requirements, technical documentation, construction methodologies, and local authority regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze tender documents, specifications, drawings, and client requirements
- Develop technical submissions, method statements, and supporting documentation for tender proposals
- Prepare execution plans, construction sequences, logistics plans, traffic management plans, and other technical documents as required
- Identify technical risks, constraints, opportunities, and potential solutions during the tender stage
- Provide technical recommendations based on techno-commercial evaluations and previous project experience
- Support the tendering team in developing practical, efficient, and cost-effective construction methodologies
- Review proposed construction methods and ensure their technical feasibility and compliance with project requirements
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of temporary works requirements and construction methodologies
- Ensure tender submissions comply with applicable local authority regulations, industry standards, specifications, and client requirements
- Coordinate with commercial, estimating, planning, and other technical teams to ensure a comprehensive tender submission
- Provide technical input during tender clarifications and discussions with clients and consultants, when required
- Maintain and utilize previous project experience, technical knowledge, and lessons learned to strengthen future tender submissions
Qualifications Experience & Skills
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Experience in infrastructure, multi-storey buildings, commercial projects, or similar construction environments
- GCC experience of 10+ years is preferred
- Strong experience in pre-tender technical preparation and construction methodology development
- CRPEP registration is preferred
- Strong knowledge of local authority standards, regulations, and approval requirements
- Good understanding of construction methods, sequencing, logistics, and temporary works
- Strong technical report-writing and documentation skills
- Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under tight tender deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- AutoCAD knowledge is preferred