Bid Manager

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.

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• 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.
  

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• 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. xcfaprz
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software, with experience using digital collaboration and document management platforms.