Bid Manager

MCS Group; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Northern Ireland is looking for an experienced Bid Manager to oversee the bid process for civil engineering projects. Key responsibilities include managing submissions, analyzing tender information, and producing supporting materials. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Highly flexible hybrid working options

Interesting projects across multiple sectors

Qualifications

• Experience in writing PQQ and Tender responses for Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
• Proven experience in a Civil Engineering role and bidding environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively.
• Able to effectively plan own workload and work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, from opportunity tracking to final submission.
• Analyse tender information and develop compliant and competitive bid content.
• Coordinate technical and commercial contributions while managing schedules.
• Produce supporting materials for tenders and proposals.
• Capture feedback and report on bid performance.

Skills

Experience in writing PQQ and Tender responses

Proven experience in a Civil Engineering role

Excellent communication skills

Ability to plan workload and work under pressure

Job description

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading civils contractor to recruit an experienced and motivated Bid Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a key role within a growing, forward-thinking business, driving the bidding process for major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The Role

We are working with a highly regarded civil engineering contractor seeking a Bid Manager to join their team. Working closely with the wider commercial team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping winning submissions and contributing directly to the company's continued success.

You will:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, from opportunity tracking to final submission and review.
• Analyse tender information and develop clear, compliant and competitive bid content and pricing inputs.
• Coordinate technical and commercial contributions while managing schedules, governance and digital submission requirements.
• Produce supporting materials such as case studies, evidence packs and supplier quotations for both large tenders and smaller quotes.
• Capture feedback, monitor pipeline activity and report on bid performance to drive continuous improvement and strategic planning.

What's in it for you;

• Competitive Salary and Benefits.
• Highly flexible hybrid working options.
• Interesting projects across multiple sectors.

The Ideal Candidate;

• Experience in writing PQQ and Tender responses for Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
• Proven experience in a Civil Engineering role and bidding environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively.
• Able to effectively plan own workload and work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations.

Full details will be discussed upon application.

Are you a Bid Manager open to new opportunities? Get in touch, I would love to have a chat!

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Hannah Liddle, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 02896935518 .

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