Bid Manager

O'Connor Sutton Cronin; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Flexible Hours

21 days holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Sickness Payment

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Wellness Programme

Sponsored Education

Cycle To Work Scheme

Sponsored Education

Cycle To Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Ireland is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the bid management process. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in bid/tendering roles, preferably in construction. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, proposal development, and ensuring timely submissions of high-quality bids. The role offers a hybrid working model, along with competitive remuneration and benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10 years+ experience in bid/tendering roles required.
• Knowledge of etenders/TED's Public Procurement process a plus.
• Experience in Construction industry preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of etenders/TED’s Public Procurement process in Ireland.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for high quality proposals.
• Strong understanding of tendering and procurement practices in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid management process from tender identification to submission.
• Ensure bids are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage client relationships.
• Bid writing and quality assurance.
• Budget management and client relationship management.

Skills

Bid management

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Tendering process knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification

Tools

Bid management software/tools

Bid management software

Job description

Due to a growing pipeline of projects, we are seeking a Bid Manager to join our Team on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will have excellent bid and tender experience. Reporting to the Bid Director you will be responsible for leading the bid management process, from initial tender identification through to submission, ensuring that bids are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree (or other relevant professional qualification)
• 10 years + experience in bid/tendering roles
• Preferred experience within the Construction industry but not essential
• Knowledge of etenders/TED’s Public Procurement process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare, review, write and articulate high quality technical proposals.
• Strong understanding of the tendering process and procurement practices (Public and Private) in Ireland.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software/tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for client meetings and site visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bid Management
• Tender Identification
• Proposal Development.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Bid Writing
• Quality Assurance.
• Budget Management.
• Client Relationship Management.

Renumeration:

• Bonus potential – subject to Company and individual performance.
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Hours
• 21 Days holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance (death in service)
• Sickness Payment
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Wellness Programme
• Professional Memberships
• Sponsored Education
• Cycle To Work Scheme

OCSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.