Group Bid Manager – Construction

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Group Bid Manager to join their expanding team in Dublin. This hybrid role involves leading high-profile bids across Ireland and the UK, offering pathways to senior preconstruction roles. The ideal candidate will possess third-level qualifications in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture, and have proven experience in bid management within large-scale construction projects. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Benefits

Six figure salary

Executive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid/tendering roles in construction, preferably large-scale projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to deliver high-quality bids.
• Flexible to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid management, from tender identification to submission.
• Develop bid strategies, manage timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate proposal development and ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, engineers, and business development teams.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to continuous improvement in bid processes.

Skills

Bid management

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Third level qualification in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Group Bid Manager – Construction (Hybrid Ireland or UK)

€Six Figure Salary and Executive Benefits

ICDS Group, Talent Acquisition Search on behalf of a Tier 1 main contractor

We’re recruiting a Group Bid Manager to join our clients expanding team and lead high-profile, strategic bids across Ireland and the UK. This hybrid role offers excellent opportunities for career progression into senior preconstruction positions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead end-to-end bid management, from tender identification to submission.
• Develop bid strategies, manage timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate proposal development and ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, engineers, and business development teams.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to continuous improvement in bid processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Third level qualification in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience in bid/tendering roles in construction, preferably large-scale projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to deliver high-quality bids.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Flexible to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Details of the role and client are better explained by connecting with Barry Kelly on LinkedIn, email [e-mail] & visit www.icds.ie/build