Job Title: Bid Manager Location: Mayo Sector: Infrastructure & Civil Engineering Salary: €60k - €90k (Depending on Experience) ?
Position Summary ?
Gi Group is pleased to represent a leading contractor in the search for an experienced Bid Manager.
The successful candidate will take full accountability for the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, technically accurate, and commercially competitive proposals.
This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of project management, strategic writing, and commercial acumen.
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Key Responsibilities ?
Bid Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire bid process from initial expression of interest (EOI) and PQQ through to final ITT submission and post-tender interviews.
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Strategy & Win Themes: Collaborative with directors to define \"win themes\" for each tender, ensuring our value proposition is clearly articulated and tailored to the client's specific needs.
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Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the central point of contact for internal subject matter experts (SMEs), including Estimators, Engineers, and Legal teams, to gather necessary technical inputs.
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Content Development: Lead the creation of persuasive non-technical content.
You will be responsible for editing and proofreading all technical responses to ensure a consistent \"one-voice\" tone throughout the submission.
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Compliance & Governance: Ensure all submissions are fully compliant with client requirements, internal governance, and industry regulations.
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Post-Submission Analysis: Lead \"lessons learned\" sessions for both successful and unsuccessful bids to drive continuous improvement in the bidding department.
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Required Skills & Experience ?
Industry Expertise: Proven track record of managing successful bids within the Civil Engineering, Utilities, or Construction sectors.
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Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tender deadlines simultaneously while maintaining extreme attention to detail.
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Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences.
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Software Proficiency: Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with InDesign or dedicated bid management software is highly advantageous.
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Commercial Awareness: A strong understanding of contract forms (NEC, JCT) and the financial drivers behind successful infrastructure projects.
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The Package ?
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
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Performance-related bonus structure.
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Comprehensive benefits package including pension and private healthcare.
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Clear pathways for progression into Senior Management or Commercial Leadership.
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