M&E BID Manager

M&E BID MANAGER

Our client is a leading Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contractor delivering complex Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Industrial and Mission Critical projects across Ireland and Europe.

Due to continued growth and expansion, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Bid Manager to join their Pre-Construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager or Bid Manager looking to take ownership of strategic bid delivery, commercial governance and tender excellence within a high-performing Building Services organisation.

Reporting directly to the Pre-Construction Director, you will play a key role in shaping bid strategy, improving tender processes and securing major project opportunities.

Package & Benefits

• €120,000 Basic Salary
• €10,000 Annual Car Allowance
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Private Healthcare
• Travel Expenses Covered
• Gym Membership
• Ongoing Professional Development & Leadership Training
• Clear Career Progression Opportunities
• Long-Term Job Security with a Strong Project Pipeline

Key Responsibilities

Bid Leadership & Governance

• Lead the end-to-end management of bids from enquiry through to final submission.
• Review tender opportunities and assess suitability against company strategy, risk profile, resource availability and delivery capability.
• Prepare tender summaries and recommendations for senior leadership review.
• Drive structured bid/no-bid decisions to maximise win rates and optimise tender resources.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, commercially robust and aligned with business objectives.

Bid Strategy & Commercial Management

• Work closely with the Pre-Construction Director to develop bid strategies, win themes and target commercial outcomes.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, programme and delivery risks throughout the tender process.
• Support margin optimisation and commercial decision-making across all tender opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning for key target clients and framework opportunities.

Tender Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage detailed tender programmes and submission schedules.
• Coordinate estimating, technical, commercial and operational teams throughout the bid process.
• Monitor progress against deadlines and proactively resolve issues to maintain submission timelines.
• Manage internal review processes and governance milestones.

Proposal & Submission Management

• Coordinate the production of high-quality, compliant tender submissions.
• Develop and review technical responses, methodologies, project execution plans and supporting documentation.
• Ensure consistency, professionalism and accuracy across all submission materials.
• Manage final approvals and tender submission processes.

Supply Chain & Data Management

• Support the development and maintenance of supplier and subcontractor databases.
• Maintain structured records of rates, supplier performance and procurement intelligence.
• Promote best practice in document control, digital collaboration and tender data management.
• Ensure all bid information is accurately recorded, version-controlled and auditable.

Continuous Improvement

• Capture lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful bids.
• Drive continuous improvement across tender processes, templates and bid governance procedures.
• Support the ongoing development of pre-construction systems, tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Senior Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager or similar role within the Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical or Construction sectors.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring estimating and bid teams.
• Excellent commercial awareness with a strong understanding of contracts, risk allocation, procurement and margin management.
• Experience delivering bids across Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Industrial or Mission Critical sectors is highly desirable.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, estimating software and digital document management platforms.

Contact Liamk@wr-mep.com

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