Bid Manager

About the Role

Join our dynamic Tender Unit as a Bid Manager, playing a vital role in crafting clear, persuasive, and compliant proposals for significant public and private sector projects in infrastructure, built environment, and environmental fields. This role offers a great opportunity for a seasoned bid professional who thrives on variety, autonomy, and the challenge of transforming technical inputs into winning submissions.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete bid lifecycle, ensuring thorough planning and smooth coordination from project initiation through to final submission.
• Develop realistic timelines, organize contributors, track key milestones, maintain document control, and monitor action completions to meet tight deadlines.
• Ensure all proposals fully comply with client instructions, procurement rules, response formats, and internal governance, using compliance checklists and managing review cycles rigorously.
• Collaborate with technical and senior stakeholders to devise strategic response plans, define winning themes, and craft client-focused messaging that differentiates submissions.
• Author, edit, and refine bid content to present clear, compelling, and client-aligned responses that incorporate technical data effectively.
• Support the enhancement of tender-ready content and improve bid processes while disseminating bidding knowledge across the team.
• Coordinate effectively with technical experts, senior reviewers, and bid owners to align efforts, monitor progress, and facilitate clear communication and constructive feedback.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years or more of pertinent experience in bids, tenders, or proposals, though candidates with other experience levels demonstrating strong capability will be considered.
• Proven expertise in bid management encompassing planning, coordination, compliance, and document submission.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to edit and enhance content.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and high digital literacy; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools is an advantage.
• A degree or equivalent qualification at Level 7 or above is preferred.
• Formal bid or proposal training such as APMP or equivalent practical experience is beneficial.
• Project management training or comparable experience in structured delivery, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.
• Experience in consultancy, engineering, environmental or related professional sectors is preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Details

This is a full-time position with a hybrid working arrangement based in Dublin, Cork, or Galway, requiring approximately 50% office attendance, especially for key bidding activities such as kick-offs, strategies, and reviews. Flexible working hours apply around core agreed periods. Occasional travel between offices may be necessary.

Application deadline: Friday 31st July 2026

About the Company

Tetra Tech is a global leader in consulting and engineering services, delivering comprehensive project lifecycle support to public and private clients worldwide. With over 6,000 employees in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, the company fosters a collaborative environment encouraging innovation and creativity while providing tailored client solutions.

Inclusivity and Recruitment

In line with the Equality Act 2010, reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates and employees needing adjustments during recruitment or employment. Recruitment agencies outside the Preferred Supplier List are not recognized.