Bid Manager

Company Overview:

Collen Group is a leading General Contractor business with a strong presence in Ireland, the UK, and Europe. We specialize in delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, industrial, power generation and data centers.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Bid Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the Bid Director and will be responsible for leading the bid management process, from initial tender identification through to submission, ensuring that bids are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. In this senior position the Bid Manager will collaborate closely with bid stakeholders, including Project Directors, Estimators, Design and Business Development teams, to develop winning proposals that meet client requirements and objectives. Experience in leading large strategically important public or private bids is a distinct advantage for this role.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree (or other relevant professional qualification) in construction management, engineering, architectural, business, or a related field.

• Proven experience in bid management or construction management within the construction industry, preferably in large-scale contracting projects.

• Strong understanding of the tendering process and procurement practices (Public and Private) in Ireland and the UK.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and concisely.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software/tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Flexibility to travel as needed for client meetings and site visits.

Key Responsibilities:

Bid Management: Lead the end-to-end bid management process, including bid kick-off meetings, bid strategy development, timeline management, resource allocation, and submission.

Tender Identification: Support the Business Development team in monitoring and identifying relevant tender opportunities in Ireland, the UK, and Europe, ensuring alignment with company capabilities and strategic objectives.

Bid Strategy: Develop comprehensive bid strategies with internal stakeholders, including understanding client requirements, competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and risk assessment.

Proposal Development: Coordinate and manage the development of high-quality proposals, ensuring compliance with tender requirements and adherence to company standards.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project managers, estimators, engineers, and business development teams, to gather necessary information and ensure alignment on bid strategy and proposal content.

Bid Writing: Write and/or oversee the preparation of bid documentation, including executive summaries, technical proposals, commercial submissions, and other relevant materials.

Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews of bid documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and alignment with client expectations.

Budget Management: Manage bid budgets effectively, tracking costs associated with bid development and ensuring adherence to allocated budget limits.

Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, attending client meetings as necessary to understand requirements and address queries.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the bid management function, implementing best practices and lessons learned from previous bids.