Bid Manager

PQQ & Submissions Manager

We are Cunningham. We are one of Ireland's award-winning building and civil engineering contractors with an extensive track record in delivering projects across multiple sectors in Ireland, including mission critical, healthcare, education, fit out and residential. The company has recently expanded into new markets and business sectors, particularly in the infrastructure and specialist areas and has gained a reputation as a leading and reputable contractor who delivers quality assured solutions to its wide-ranging customer base.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to delivering an exciting career with learning, development and progression potential.

We are currently seeking an experienced PQQ & Submissions Manager to join our high performing team.

The PQQ & Submissions Manager (Bid Manager) will Lead, manage, coordinate and write content for bids and proposals for Cunningham. You will produce standard company information, prepare PQQ submissions and draft tender responses, conveying complex construction proposals with clarity.

REPORTING TO: COO

LOCATION: Newry

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

HOURS: Monday – Friday (8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-2.30pm Fridays)

 

Role Responsibilities

• Lead Bids - Manage submissions for national frameworks and key client submissions
• Strategy Development - Shape bid strategies and campaigns to enhance win potential.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Work with Client Framework Managers, Sector Leads, and technical teams to align with client needs.
• Document Preparation - Produce compelling bid plans and deliverables.
• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement in bid writing and management.
• Reviewing web portals for PQQ/Tender opportunities in Ireland, UK and Europe
• Analysing PQQ/Tender for viability
• Creating/updating PQQ/Tender information on company IT systems
• Preparing written responses to PQQ/Tender questions
• Liaising with internal and external parties to obtain information for submissions
• Coordinating the clarification and RFI process
• Proof-reading colleagues’ work
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations for client interviews
• Creating/updating standard marketing information
• Attending site visits/events and participating in PQQ/Tender interviews
• Undertake all relevant training and development activities as required.

 

The Candidate

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 8 years previous experience in a bid management or work winning role within the Construction or Civil Engineering industry
• Extensive construction market knowledge in Ireland, UK and Mainland Europe
• Enthusiastic and keen to develop
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent IT and creative presentation skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict timescales
• Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritisation of workload
• Ability to work on own initiative

Skills & Attributes:

• The ability to work as part of cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communicator, with ability to convey complex information well.
• The ability to create and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly organised in relation to management of tasks and deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

 

Additional information

• All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland at the time of application. Proof of this will be required for any candidate who is successful in the role.
• This role will at time to time, require working in other locations, including construction sites or at client offices. A degree of flexibility is therefore required.

 

Benefits

As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:

• 31 days Annual Leave
• Life Assurance Policy
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Company Sick Pay
• Company maternity / paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Policy
• Wellbeing Events
• Company Occupational Health
• Social Events
• Team Development Days
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Bespoke career pathways
• Support for Chartership Pathways
• State-of-the-art office facilities
• On-Site Car Parking
• Professional Membership Support
• Branded clothing

 

To apply for this role, please visit: https://cunninghamcontracts.bamboohr.com/careers to find out more and share your CV with us today.

 

 

 

Cunningham is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.