Senior Preconstruction & Bid Strategy Lead

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

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