Kirby Group Engineering
P&R Bid Manager | Glasgow
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Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations.
About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
Role Purpose
As Bid Proposal Lead - Power & Renewables (HV), you will lead the preparation and coordination of bids for High Voltage (HV), Renewable Energy, Grid Infrastructure and Substation projects. Working closely with Engineering, Estimating, Commercial and Operations teams, you will deliver high-quality, compliant and competitive tender submissions that support business growth and showcase our technical and delivery capabilities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Bid Management: Lead the end-to-end bid process for HV, transmission & distribution, substation and renewable energy projects.
- PQQ & Pre-Qualification: Manage PQQs, EOIs and framework submissions, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is submitted.
- Tender Development: Coordinate and assemble technical proposal documents, methodologies, programmes and supporting information for client submissions.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with Engineering, Estimating, Commercial and Delivery teams to develop robust and competitive bid solutions.
- Client Presentations: Prepare and coordinate client presentations, interviews and clarification responses.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all submissions meet client requirements, governance standards and company procedures.
- Process Improvement: Maintain and develop bid management processes, templates and content libraries to improve efficiency and win rates.
- Team Support: Provide guidance and support on bid, technical and proposal-related matters across the business.
Key Interfaces
- Business Unit Managers
- Engineering & Design Teams
- Estimating Team
- Commercial & Procurement Teams
- Operations & Project Delivery Teams
- Directors and Senior Leadership
- Utility, Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Clients
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- Bid management or proposal development experience within Power, Utilities, Renewables or HV infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of HV substations, grid connections, transmission & distribution or renewable energy projects.
- Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent proposal writing, coordination and organisational abilities.
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management, proposal management or pre-construction roles within the Power & Renewables sector.
- APMP Practitioner certification (or working towards) preferred.
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business or a related field, or comparable industry experience.
- Proven track record of leading successful bids for HV substations, transmission & distribution, grid connection, BESS, solar or wind energy projects.
For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.
Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
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