Preconstruction & Bid Manager - M&E

About Our Client

We are partnered with a market-leading M&E contractor recognised for delivering complex mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering solutions across Ireland and Europe. The organisation has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and the successful delivery of large-scale mission-critical projects for blue-chip clients.

Their portfolio spans high-value data centre developments, advanced pharmaceutical facilities, and major commercial buildings—projects that demand robust engineering capability, strong commercial discipline, and the ability to collaborate closely with sophisticated client teams. With a strong forward pipeline and continued investment in their preconstruction function, the business remains a destination for senior leaders seeking influence and long-term progression.

As an employer of choice, the firm offers a structured leadership environment, access to technically advanced projects, and the opportunity to shape work-winning strategy at a senior organisational level.

What They Are Looking For

The organisation is seeking a highly strategic and experienced PreConstruction & Bid Manager to oversee the planning, development, and submission of winning mechanical and multidisciplinary tenders. This senior role operates at the centre of the organisation’s growth strategy and requires close collaboration with engineering, estimating, planning, and executive leadership.

The appointment exists to strengthen technical and commercial bid strategy across a growing portfolio of high-value, highly technical tenders. The successful candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end bid lifecycle, shaping value propositions, critiquing technical solutions, and ensuring submissions are competitive, compliant, and commercially aligned.

A confident, strategic thinker with strong mechanical understanding and the ability to influence multidisciplinary stakeholders will thrive in this environment. This is a role for a proven work-winner who can combine technical insight with compelling communication and commercial leadership.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is a rare opportunity to lead the work-winning strategy for some of the most technically advanced M&E projects in the Irish and European markets. You will shape tender outcomes at a senior level, influence long-term client relationships, and work across major mission-critical sectors.

The role offers visibility to board-level leadership, a clear pathway to senior preconstruction or commercial appointments, and the chance to establish best-practice bid processes in a high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end tender and bid development process for major mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering packages.

• Critique and shape technical solutions in partnership with design and engineering teams to ensure compliance, value, and competitive advantage.

• Oversee and contribute to high-quality proposal documentation that articulates technical methodologies and commercial benefits.

• Collaborate with estimating teams to challenge and integrate costings, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy.

• Represent the business in client presentations, interviews, and clarification sessions during the bid phase.

• Identify and manage commercial and technical risks associated with mechanical and multidisciplinary bids.

• Maintain and enhance knowledge repositories, standard content, and case studies to improve bid efficiency and quality.

Criteria for the Role

• Demonstrable experience as a Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, or Pre-Construction Manager in an M&E or mechanical contracting environment.

• Proven ability to lead tenders for major mechanical packages across data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, or large commercial projects.

• Strong technical understanding of large-scale mechanical systems, including HVAC, pipework, utilities, and related systems.

• Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities and an ability to translate technical requirements into winning strategies.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary of up to €130,000 aligned with your technical and strategic expertise.
A senior leadership role driving the work-winning strategy for some of the most complex M&E projects in the Irish market.
A stable, well-resourced environment with long-term progression opportunities within a leading M&E contractor.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com