Orange Recruitment are sourcing a Mechanical & Electrical Bid Manager to join our clients pre-construction team in Dublin. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing bids from initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring a structured, commercially robust and competitive approach at every stage.This role would suit a senior estimator or established pre-construction professional looking to move into a broader leadership position with increased strategic influence.
Responsibilities:
Manage the full bid lifecycle, from receipt of tender documentation to submission.
Review tender enquiries and assess suitability in line with company strategy, capacity, capability and risk profile.
Work with senior leadership to define bid strategy, develop win themes and agree target margins.
Participate in commercial and contractual risk reviews, identifying exposures and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are incorporated.
Develop and maintain tender programmes, including internal review stages and supply chain deadlines.
Oversee the preparation of high-quality, fully compliant tender submissions.
Draft or review technical narratives and methodologies where clear explanation is essential.
Support the development and maintenance of structured supply chain data, including rates, performance feedback and typical commercial terms.
Lead post-tender reviews to capture lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful bids.
Contribute to the ongoing refinement of bid processes, templates and governance to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in a senior estimating or pre-construction role within mechanical and electrical contracting.
Strong leadership skills with experience coordinating or guiding estimating teams.
Solid commercial awareness, including understanding of contractual risk, pricing strategy and margin protection.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tenders across sectors and project values.
Detail-oriented with the ability to think strategically.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical and commercial information clearly to senior decision-makers.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software, with experience using digital collaboration and document management platforms.