Bid Manager

Our award-winning client in Mid-Ulster has been in operation for over 25 years and is well renowned for their high-quality work. Due to their expansion they now wish to recruit aBid Manager to join their busy team. This is a fantastic opportunity in an award-winning company for the right person.

Key Duties/Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Manage the end-to-end tender process, including identifying opportunities, reviewing tender documentation, and coordinating submissions
• Prepare and maintain tender programmes using MS Project to ensure all deadlines are met
• Develop and manage tender risk registers and mitigation strategies
• Develop tender programmes for submission with Bids
• Preparation of quality/technical submissions, ensuring compliance with client requirements
• Take ownership of the bid writing process, producing clear, compelling, and high-quality written submissions
• Liaise with external consultants and specialists where required to support the submission
• Ensure all bid documentation is accurate, consistent, and commercially competitive
• Manage multiple concurrent bids while maintaining high levels of organisation and attention to detail
• Contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes and documentation
• Continuously improve the quality of submissions by incorporating feedback from previous bids

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in a Bid Manager or similar role within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of construction tendering processes and procurement routes
• Demonstrable experience producing project programmes using MS Project
• Ability to develop risk registers and understand commercial impacts
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong written skills with experience in producing high-quality tender submissions
• Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines under pressure

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with both public and private sector tenders
• Knowledge of framework agreements and pre-qualification processes

Skills:
Bid Process Management Bid Strategy Tender Management Tender Preparation ITT PQQ

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