Bid Manager
Reference: BBBH40556_1750146983
Posted: 17/06/2025
- £65000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + + Benefits
- Kildare
- Permanent
Project Type: Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical
Package Includes:
- Pension Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Phone
- Other Additional Company Benefits
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end bid and proposal process for high-value construction projects
- Collaborate closely with business development, technical, and commercial teams to produce compelling, client-focused submissions
- Manage tender documentation, submission schedules, and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality proposals
- Identify win themes, develop response strategies, and ensure alignment with client requirements
- Conduct risk analysis and contribute to commercial strategy during tender phase
- Drive continuous improvement in bid processes, tools, and templates
- Maintain accurate records of bid progress and outcomes using internal systems
- Facilitate bid review meetings and debriefs post-submission
- Support knowledge management by capturing lessons learned from past bids
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a Bid Manager or Proposal Manager role within construction, engineering, or consultancy sectors
- Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary bids
- Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
- Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in CRM systems such as Salesforce
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills
- Collaborative mindset and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels

Francesco Cannella
Principal Recruitment Consultant