Position : Electrical Bid Manager Location : Damastown Office Company Description Jones Engineering are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor. Job Description As an ElectricalBID Manager you will have a strong writing focus, developing technical and business content for bids and prequalification proposals and also support the bid team with the bid pipeline by managing their own bids from start to finish. The role requires writing, reviewing, and editing content, working with bid team members to produce written bid responses and presentation collateral in line with customer deadlines. The Bid Manager will be an integral part of our business strategy and development team directing our growth. It also requires strong bid management skills when owning a bid lifecycle from start to finish. Your Responsibilities will include: Agree estimating approach & strategy with the Group Estimating Manager/Director in areas such as value propositions, methodologies, delivery approaches etc. Write effective, concise and complete content while working towards delivering an overall cohesive tender return, with all disciplines. Collaborate with the individual Mechanical, Electrical, CSA Estimating Managers & estimating departments to develop accurate, high-quality information from all stakeholders to produce a comprehensive and cohesive bid within the tender deadlines. Pay close attention to detail and the ability to extract and summarise bid documents and distribute this information to all involved. Manage standalone bids (RFT'S/PQQ's etc) of varying scales as required from start to finish, which will require excellent managerial skills while working with multiple disciplines (Mech/Elec/Sprinkler/CSA) Liaise with the Marketing team on RFT's / PQQ's to ensure all available documentation is up to date & accurate. Design compelling visual content in line with Jones brand guidelines with graphics experience. Be a thought leader in terms of the bid process and bid material and continually look to evolve our estimating approaches & strategies. Schedule meetings and manage the interaction between numerous individuals & departments Co-ordinate team communications across multiple disciplines Meet with the Construction Team to fully explain the estimate, scope of work, quotes and offer aspects for the successful transition of the project after a successful bid at project handover. Skills and Requirements To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications: 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying 5+ years' experience in the M&E engineering industry preferred. Experience with the Microsoft Suite, especially Power Point & Excel Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail The ability to multi-task and manage many priorities. Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact. Excellent record keeper and administration skills. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Benefits We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs. If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing industry, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles. #IJA