Preconstruction - Bid Manager

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction; Connacht; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction seeks a senior preconstruction and bid leader to shape winning bids for major infrastructure projects across Ireland. You will coordinate estimating, engineering and operations, and define procurement strategies for significant frameworks.

Travel to live sites and upcoming projects is required. The role offers autonomy to influence bidding strategy and close collaboration with senior leadership, with a clear career path into preconstruction

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, QS, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Significant preconstruction, bid management, estimating or procurement experience within a civil engineering or utilities contractor.
• Proven track record of winning work and placing major subcontract packages on infrastructure projects or frameworks.
• Experience across water, gas, power, telecoms or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement processes and forms of contract such as NEC and PWC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction and bid process from opportunity identification through to submission and contract award.
• Develop bid strategies, win themes and programmes, coordinating estimating, engineering and operations input.
• Set procurement strategies for major projects and frameworks, aligned with programme, cost and risk.
• Lead the tendering, negotiation and placement of major subcontract and supply packages.
• Build and manage a strong local supply chain of subcontractors and suppliers across Ireland.
• Oversee the preparation of quality submissions, method statements and tender documentation.
• Review contract conditions and manage risk allocation under forms such as NEC and PWC.
• Present bids and procurement recommendations to senior leadership and engage with clients during tender stages.
• Ensure a structured handover of successful projects to delivery teams, with regular travel to live and upcoming sites.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Civil/Construction degree

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is a long-established infrastructure contractor specialising in civil engineering and utilities works across Ireland and the UK. Their capability covers the full spectrum of essential networks, including water and wastewater, gas, power, telecommunications and renewable energy, alongside a wide range of public infrastructure schemes.

Over many years they have earned a strong reputation with utility operators, state bodies and public sector clients for practical engineering expertise, safe working and reliable delivery. A significant proportion of their work is secured through long-term frameworks and programmes, providing a secure, visible pipeline and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships.

As investment in Ireland’s energy transition, water services and digital networks continues to accelerate, the business is strengthening its preconstruction leadership to capture and deliver this growth. This role is central to that ambition and offers a genuine opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the business’s bidding and procurement activity.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PROJECTS

You will lead a preconstruction and bidding function that works hand in hand with estimating, engineering, commercial and operations teams. The business has a down-to-earth, collaborative culture where good ideas are acted on quickly, and preconstruction is recognised as a key driver of commercial success.

Opportunities range from single major schemes to multi-year utility frameworks, covering pipelines, networks, treatment works, grid and renewable connections, and public realm projects. You will be responsible for shaping winning bids and procurement strategies, placing major subcontract packages and building a dependable local supply chain.

Based from the Mayo office, you will travel regularly to live and upcoming project locations across Ireland, keeping preconstruction decisions firmly connected to delivery on the ground. It is a role with real visibility and autonomy, well suited to someone who wants to take ownership of how a growing infrastructure business wins and prepares its work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preconstruction and bid process from opportunity identification through to submission and contract award
• Develop bid strategies, win themes and programmes, coordinating estimating, engineering and operations input
• Set procurement strategies for major projects and frameworks, aligned with programme, cost and risk
• Lead the tendering, negotiation and placement of major subcontract and supply packages
• Build and manage a strong local supply chain of subcontractors and suppliers across Ireland
• Oversee the preparation of quality submissions, method statements and tender documentation
• Review contract conditions and manage risk allocation under forms such as NEC and PWC
• Present bids and procurement recommendations to senior leadership and engage with clients during tender stages
• Ensure a structured handover of successful projects to delivery teams, with regular travel to live and upcoming sites

WHAT YOU NEED

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Significant preconstruction, bid management, estimating or procurement experience within a civil engineering or utilities contractor
• Proven track record of winning work and placing major subcontract packages on infrastructure projects or frameworks
• Experience across one or more of water, gas, power, telecoms or renewable energy sectors
• Strong knowledge of public procurement processes and forms of contract such as NEC and PWC
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel regularly to project locations across Ireland

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

This role offers a salary of €130,000 plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. More importantly, it places you at the heart of a growing infrastructure contractor’s preconstruction function, with the autonomy to shape how the business wins work and a clear long-term pathway into senior pre-construction and operational leadership.