Technical Submissions Manager - Civils

Ecruit; Newtownabbey; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McLaughlin & Harvey is seeking a Technical Submissions Manager - Civils to lead the creation of compelling, technically robust tender submissions for diverse civil engineering projects. You will report to the Bid Director and collaborate with estimators, designers, operations teams and supply chain partners to craft practical construction methodologies and programmes.

The role requires a degree in civil engineering or equivalent, plus experience in bidding environments and strong technical

Formación

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar subject.
• Experience in civil engineering or bidding environments.
• Experience in technical report writing.
• Ability to develop and communicate complex construction methodologies.
• Understanding of marine, rail, bridge, road and flood alleviation projects.
• Experience coordinating design input and contributing to value-engineering proposals.
• Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills; ability to meet tender deadlines.
• Attention to detail and working across multiple bids.

Responsabilidades

• Produce technical written content detailing construction methodologies, sequencing, risk mitigation and programme approach.
• Review tender docs to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Pre-Construction team including estimators, designers, submission managers, planners and technical team.
• Prepare for post-tender presentations and interviews.
• Attend site visits to inform logistics and construction planning.
• Liaise with subcontractors and designers to develop technical approach.
• Support bid team in preparing the overall bid and quality response.
• Raise technical queries and ensure client responses considered.
• Coordinate production of drawings and diagrams via CAD team.
• Contribute to pre-construction documents such as risk registers and CEMP.
• Participate in tender stage meetings.
• Proofread colleagues' work.
• Capture lessons learned and share best practice.

Conocimientos

Technical writing

Construction methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Bid coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Herramientas

CAD software

Descripción del empleo

Technical Submissions Manager - Civils

Competitive Salary plus Benefits – Belfast, County Antrim, BT36 4TY

McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in civil engineering and construction. We offer design and construction services across a range of disciplines including port and harbour developments, river and coastal engineering, road and rail infrastructure, environmental improvements, public realm and landscaping works, bridges, restoration, energy, and renewables. We are a forward‑thinking company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland.

Our values

We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate

shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

Why join us?

Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy

Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development

Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence

Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits

What you will be doing

You will play a key role in developing compelling, technically robust tender submissions that help us win work. Reporting to the Bid Director, you will work closely with Submissions Managers, Estimators, Technical Managers, Operations teams, Consultants and Supply Chain Partners to develop practical construction methodologies, programmes and technical proposals.

• Production of compelling and concise technical written content to detail proposed construction methodologies, sequencing, risk mitigation and programme approach as part of the overall bid preparation
• Review client tender documentation to identify technical risks, opportunities and innovative delivery solutions
• Working with all elements of the Pre‑Construction team including estimators, designers, submission managers, planners and technical team to develop efficient construction methodologies to ensure proposals are practical, buildable, competitive and aligned with project objectives. This includes both tender submissions and across various ECI/Pre‑Construction services as required.
• Prepare for and attend post‑tender presentations and interviews, communicating technical solutions clearly to client teams
• Attend site visits during tender periods to inform logistics, access, phasing and construction‑planning proposals
• Liaising with external parties including sub‑contractors and designers to develop the technical approach to the project
• Working closely with the submissions team in preparation of the overall bid and quality response
• Raising of technical queries and ensuring client responses/tender addendums are taken account of in the developing bid
• Manage the production of supporting drawings and diagrams including logistics, sequencing and methodologies via in‑house CAD team
• Production of supporting pre‑construction documents such as risk registers/CEMP etc.
• Contributing to all tender stage meetings
• Proof‑reading colleagues' work
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing best practice across the pre‑construction team

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar subject
• Prior experience in a civil engineering role and/or bidding environment
• Experience of technical report writing
• Ability to develop and communicate complex construction methodologies for both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Understanding and experience of construction techniques and risk mitigations within a civil engineering environment, with a particular knowledge of marine, rail, bridge, road and flood alleviation projects
• Experience of coordinating design input and contributing to value‑engineering proposals
• Strong planning, organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to work to demanding tender deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; Time management and prioritising workload; Ability to work on own initiative and across multiple bids simultaneously

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work. We take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.