Bid Coordinator - Engineering
Kilkenny City
Fixed Term - Full time
Salary 40-50k DOE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Bid Coordinator to join a leading company in the Energy and Telecoms Industries. They offer a good working environment, competitive compensation package, progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, personal development and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Essential Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong technical background, ideally in substation engineering, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar engineering or sales role.
• Experience in contract negotiation and/or execution.
• Proven ability to develop technical and commercial proposals.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Possession of a full, valid driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities:
• Follow up with clients and relevant platforms to obtain Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and related documentation.
• Review and analyse RFP documents to understand all specifications; request clarifications or conduct site visits if necessary.
• Gather and coordinate all required technical, pricing, and delivery information—internally and externally—to support proposal preparation.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals, considering client requirements, company capabilities, and best practices.
• Identify potential risks within proposals and client contracts; contribute to risk assessment reviews.
• Compile and validate internal approvals for proposals.
• Submit proposals through designated platforms or other accepted channels.
• Track proposal progress and respond to client queries or requests during the evaluation phase.
• Support or lead contract preparation and negotiations with clients.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Bid Coordinator position and similar opportunities contact: Alan 056-7786631 / 0858072559 or Alan@optimizerecruitment.ie

Alan is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-13112.

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