The principal role of the Tendering Project Manager/Technical Bid Lead is providing expert civil engineering support to the estimating and proposals teams, working closely with designers, estimators, and supply chain partners. You will play a vital role in developing design and build tenders, assessing technical risks and opportunities, and crafting clear, compelling submissions for our clients.
Location Options:
Athenry, Maynooth, Belfast or Rathcormac
More specifically, the duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager/Technical Bid Lead are as follows:
Responsibilities:
* Lead technical input into design and build tenders, working with civil consultants to manage and coordinate tender deliverables.
* Drive technical excellence in written bid responses, with a focus on producing narratives that demonstrate a clear understanding of client's requirements.
* Analyse tender documents to identify any potential opportunities for gaining a competitive edge.
* Provide optioneering support, collaborating with civil estimators, delivery teams, and supply chain partners to develop cost-effective, buildable solutions.
* Ensure effective coordination between civil and MEICA elements, including pricing interfaces and design impacts.
* Guiding MEICA designers from a civils perspective on the commercial impacts of their tender design on associated civil works.
* Preparing draft construction programmes in line with client requirements. Optimising the programme to ensure efficient delivery of the works, minimising indirect costs.
* Advise on resource planning, supporting estimators with staffing and time allocation decisions, gangs and productivity outputs, based on programme demands.
* Assist with preparation of traffic management plans and develop traffic-related narratives for tender submissions.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the tendering department.
* Stay up to date with industry trends, innovation in the construction industry. Actively engage in CPD to maintain and enhance technical expertise.
* Stay up to date with HSQE management systems within the organisation.
About You
Requirements:
* A degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Extensive site-based experience, with a strong understanding of construction processes.
* At least 5 years in a senior site management role, with exposure to complex civil engineering projects.
* Excellent technical writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly.
* Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet fixed deadlines.
* Full clean Irish/UK/EU Driving Licence