Preconstruction Lead: Tender Strategy & Estimating

LMH Engineering Ireland.; Arklow; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Engineering in Ireland seeks an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, tendering and bid management, ensuring successful transition from tender award to construction. You will coordinate internal teams and work closely with clients, consultants and subcontractors to deliver high-quality bids.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee the pre-construction function across multiple projects and develop winning bid strategies while supporting value engineering and risk

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience within pre-construction, estimating or project management.
• Strong experience within construction, engineering or M&E projects.
• Proven experience managing complex tenders.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction function across multiple projects.
• Oversee tender submissions from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• Coordinate estimating, planning, design and commercial teams.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Develop winning bid strategies and ensure high-quality tender submissions.
• Manage tender programmes and submission deadlines.
• Identify project risks and opportunities during the bidding phase.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure a smooth handover to project delivery teams following contract award.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the pre-construction process.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Tender management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related (preferred)

Job description

Location: Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Head Office)

Department: Pre-Construction

About LMH Engineering

LMH Engineering is a leading engineering and construction company delivering complex projects across Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead our estimating, tendering and bid management activities while supporting the successful transition of projects from tender award through to construction.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will work alongside senior leadership and play a key role in securing and delivering major engineering projects.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Pre-Construction Manager will oversee all pre-construction activities, ensuring bids are competitive, commercially sound and delivered to the highest standard.

You will coordinate internal teams, manage tender programmes and work closely with clients, consultants and subcontractors throughout the pre-construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction function across multiple projects.
• Oversee tender submissions from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• Coordinate estimating, planning, design and commercial teams.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Develop winning bid strategies and ensure high-quality tender submissions.
• Manage tender programmes and submission deadlines.
• Identify project risks and opportunities during the bidding phase.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure a smooth handover to project delivery teams following contract award.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the pre-construction process.

About You

• Minimum 8 years' experience within pre-construction, estimating or project management.
• Strong experience within construction, engineering or M&E projects.
• Proven experience managing complex tenders.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).