Tender Specialist
Location: Cork / Munster (Hybrid)
Candidate must be based in Ireland.
Job Overview:
This role involves managing all tender-related activities, including documentation review, enquiry preparation, and risk assessment. Strong analytical and communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with the tender team and supply chain partners.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and coordinate tender responses from suppliers, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
* Prepare detailed scopes of work and schedules for sub-contractors and materials.
* Analyse tender documents to identify potential risks and opportunities.
* Develop and maintain risk registers and opportunity assessments for each tender.
* Collaborate with the tender team to raise and resolve queries.
* Review and assess returned quotations from suppliers, ensuring completeness and competitiveness.
* Compile comprehensive tender submission documents, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
Skill Requirements:
* Degree-qualified in a construction-related field such as Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
* A minimum of 6 years experience in a similar estimating or quantity surveying role within a general contracting environment.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with estimating software advantageous.
* Solid understanding of current construction methods, building technologies, materials, and cost trends.
* Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and assess financial risk.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to challenges.
* Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
* Capable of delivering high-quality work under pressure and to strict deadlines.