Bid Manager

STRIVE Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Search represents a well established main contractor seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead their tendering and proposals function. The role offers the opportunity to join a progressive business with a healthy pipeline of projects and a strong focus on quality, client relationships, and growth.

You will manage the full bid process from opportunity identification to submission, develop winning bid strategies with directors and technical teams, and engage with clients pre-tender to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid, tender, or proposal management (construction sector preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid process from opportunity identification to submission, ensuring quality, compliance, and competitiveness.
• Develop winning bid strategies and compelling proposal content in collaboration with directors and technical teams.
• Track upcoming tender opportunities and engage with clients pre-tender to strengthen positioning.

Skills

Bid/tender/proposal management

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Pressure and deadlines

Tender strategy development

Job description

A well established and reputable Main contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead their tendering and proposals function. This role offers the opportunity to join a progressive business with a healthy pipeline of projects and a strong focus on quality, client relationships, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid process from opportunity identification to submission, ensuring quality, compliance, and competitiveness.
• Develop winning bid strategies and compelling proposal content in collaboration with directors and technical teams.
• Track upcoming tender opportunities and engage with clients pre-tender to strengthen positioning.

Requirements

• Proven experience in bid, tender, or proposal management (construction sector preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects.
• Long-term career progression within a stable and growing organisation.