PQQ & Submissions Manager

We are Cunningham. Founded in 2006, Cunningham is one of the UK's and Europe's leading construction companies. With extensive operations across multiple markets, we have built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and safety, delivering successful projects through a proactive, collaborative approach.

Our expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Mission Critical & Life Sciences, Education, Healthcare, Fit Out, Residential, and Civils & Structural projects.

Today, Cunningham employs more than 280 professionals across offices in Ireland, Germany, and the UK. Working in partnership with our clients, we unlock the full potential of every project, transforming ambitious visions into successful outcomes while creating exciting opportunities for our people.

At Cunningham you will be given the opportunity to excel in your career. Our people set us apart, and that’s why we invest in your journey from day one. Your expertise, ambition, and commitment will be recognised and rewarded as you build a successful career with us.

We are currently seeking an experienced PQQ & Submissions Manager to join our high performing team.

The PQQ & Submissions Manager (Bid Manager) will Lead, manage, coordinate and write content for bids and proposals for Cunningham. You will produce standard company information, prepare PQQ submissions and draft tender responses, conveying complex construction proposals with clarity.

REPORTING TO: COO

LOCATION: Newry

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

HOURS: Monday – Friday (8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-2.30pm Fridays)

Role Responsibilities

• Lead Bids - Manage submissions for national frameworks and key client submissions
• Strategy Development - Shape bid strategies and campaigns to enhance win potential.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Work with Client Framework Managers, Sector Leads, and technical teams to align with client needs.
• Document Preparation - Produce compelling bid plans and deliverables.
• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement in bid writing and management.
• Reviewing web portals for PQQ/Tender opportunities in Ireland, UK and Europe
• Analysing PQQ/Tender for viability
• Creating/updating PQQ/Tender information on company IT systems
• Preparing written responses to PQQ/Tender questions
• Liaising with internal and external parties to obtain information for submissions
• Coordinating the clarification and RFI process
• Proof-reading colleagues’ work
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations for client interviews
• Creating/updating standard marketing information
• Attending site visits/events and participating in PQQ/Tender interviews
• Undertake all relevant training and development activities as required.

The Candidate

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 8 years previous experience in a bid management or work winning role within the Construction or Civil Engineering industry
• Extensive construction market knowledge in Ireland, UK and Mainland Europe
• Enthusiastic and keen to develop
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent IT and creative presentation skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict timescales
• Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritisation of workload
• Ability to work on own initiative

Skills & Attributes:

• The ability to work as part of cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communicator, with ability to convey complex information well.
• The ability to create and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly organised in relation to management of tasks and deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Additional information

• All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland at the time of application. Proof of this will be required for any candidate who is successful in the role.
• This role will at time to time, require working in other locations, including construction sites or at client offices. A degree of flexibility is therefore required.

 

Benefits

As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:

Work-Life & Wellbeing

31 days Annual Leave
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible Working Policy
Life Assurance Policy
Company Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Events

Development & Support

Ongoing Training & Development
Team Development Days
Support for Chartership Pathways
Bespoke Career Pathways
Professional Membership Support

Company Culture & Perks

State-of-the-art office facilities
On-site Car Parking
Branded clothing
Social Events

 

To apply for this role, please visit: https://cunninghamcontracts.bamboohr.com/careers to find out more and share your CV with us today.

 

Cunningham is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.