6 Proposal Manager jobs in Ireland

Bid and Proposal Manager

We are seeking a strategic and motivated Bid and Proposal Manager to join our Commercial team.

In this role you will help shape how we present our value to clients and help win high value work. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love collaborating across teams and have a passion for crafting compelling proposals – we'd love to hear from you.

As a Bid and Proposal Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the pursuit process across the firm. You'll coordinate cross- functional teams to deliver high-quality client-focused proposals. This role will have responsibility for delivering tenders, bid documents and other supporting collateral to the highest standard. Recognising that tender responses need to be considered strategically from the outset, this position will work with other teams to develop a value proposition suitable for the client in our tender response.

Experience and Skills

1. Over 5+ years in bid-proposal management, proposal writing, or related roles, ideally within professional services or financial services sector with degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to convey complex ideas succinctly to different audiences.
3. Highly organised, with a strong focus on process and attention to detail
4. Proficiency in IT bid management applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
5. Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities and proactive mindset
6. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
7. Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across teams and functions
8. Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

What's on Offer

• Attractive Salary package with bonus, pension, health care, etc.
• Hybrid work structure (At least 3 days in Dublin office and 2 from home)

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Service Operations Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead, plan and schedule Field Service Engineers for all service projects. Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Project Managers to continuously deliver a high standard of customer excellence. You will also showcase your expertise by monitoring, reporting, and managing cost savings.

Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role And Responsibilities
In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Work model: hybrid/remote
• Review all service activities and skillset that are required for the project and ensure that the Field Service Engineers have the appropriate training, safety certification, travel documents to complete the scope of work in a safe manner.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to schedule project support where FSE's are utilized.
• Lead and deliver responsive support co-ordination to exceed customer expectations.
• Analyze gaps with service delivery, contract execution, and customer focus.
• Supports Operations Team in improving tools and processes

Qualifications For The Role

• 5+ years experience within a similar role within the electrical industry
• Knowledge in Microsoft Package, SAP
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement

Benefits
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive Salary
• Private Medical Allowance for Yourself and Family
• Competitive Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Open Job  Market (Internal Mobility Opportunities, Mentorships & Access To Projects Globally)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme
• 24 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

More About Us
ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division's extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.  #RunWhatRunstheWorld.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Project Planning Lead

We are currently recruiting a
Project Planning Lead
to work for a leading Engineering contractor on
Data Centre project in Madrid
. Our client has projects in Ireland, Europe and the UK and work across many sectors including Pharmaceutical, Power, Renewables, Commercial, Data Centres.

If you are a
Project Planning Lead
with Data Centre experience who is looking for your next career move, please send your CV
Oisin O'Donohoe
or call for a confidential discussion.

Responsibilities:

• Create comprehensive construction schedules for client baseline approval and update impacted schedules as needed post-baseline.
• Guarantee precision and prompt updates to the construction schedule.
• Perform thorough schedule health assessments before baselining to ensure accuracy, integrity, and critical path verification.
• Allocate resources to schedules, generating and monitoring relevant KPIs.
• Oversee budgets to identify scope expansion or modifications.
• Monitor planned versus actual earned value (EV) progress.
• Collaborate with team members to establish systems for recording and tracking issues through appropriate change control processes.
• Participate in required site meetings, both internal and client-facing.
• Track productivity of trades/craft labour by comparing hours spent versus hours earned.

Requirements

• A relevant third level degree or Engineering qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role specifically on data center projects.
• Data centre & Pharma experience is beneficial.
• Experience with Mechanical & Electrical scope of works with excellent technical knowledge.
• Experience leading projects from a project controls perspective
• IT Skills – Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Benefits:

• Salary circa €100K – €110k – DOE
• Generous living away allowance (in addition to salary).
• Accommodation and utility bills.
• Regular return flights.
• In country travel provided

If you are a
Project Planning Lead
who is looking for your next career move, please send your CV
Oisin O'Donohoe
or call for a confidential discussion.

About the job

Our Mission

At WiiGroup, our mission is to revolutionise the AEC industry through innovative solutions, cutting-edge technology, and a relentless focus on client satisfaction. We strive to exceed expectations, leverage digitalisation, and shape the future of construction globally. Through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies. With a passionate team and a track record of delivering outstanding results on complex projects, we provide comprehensive customised services globally. From BIM and Digital Project Control to Immersive Reality and Data Analytics, our solutions push boundaries and set new standards.

Join us as we shape the future of construction and create a world where innovation and efficiency thrive.

Together, we will transform the way we build and inspire lasting change in the industry. Let's redefine what's possible in AEC.

Our Competitive Advantage

Our company gains a competitive edge in the industry through digitalisation, embracing construction technology, and fostering innovative thinking. This enables us to deliver efficient, groundbreaking solutions and stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AEC landscape. Innovation and pushing boundaries are paramount in the construction industry. By embracing new ideas, technologies, and methodologies, we drive progress, deliver exceptional results, and shape the future of construction.

Start-up Environment

Are you tired of doing the same old same old on every project?

At WiiGroup, we are seeking like-minded creative professionals to join our team and drive our company's direction and culture. We offer exciting opportunities to work on projects while pushing the boundaries of innovation and digitalisation in the construction industry.

Join us and be part of shaping the future of construction.

Job Summary

At WiiGroup, we combine digital innovation and structured delivery to help clients achieve seamless operational start-ups in complex pharmaceutical environments. We're seeking a Senior Engineering Consultant: Planning to support the Operational Readiness programme — ensuring integrated schedule development, coordination, and tracking across key readiness workstreams such as production, quality control, and materials operations.

This role is ideal for a planner who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and understands the critical link between construction completion, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Our Ideal Candidate

You're a meticulous and proactive planner who can see the bigger picture while managing the details that make it happen. You're comfortable interfacing between multiple teams, aligning readiness activities, and supporting decision-making through clear, data-driven reports.

You're also hands-on and interested in the construction process, engaging directly with site teams to track progress, validate plans, and ensure schedules accurately reflect field realities. You know effective planning depends on communication with those delivering the work.

Experience Required

• Develop, maintain, and integrate Operational Readiness schedules across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment between engineering, commissioning, and operations milestones.
• 2–7 years' experience in planning or scheduling within engineering, construction, or pharmaceutical projects, with a focus on readiness, CQV, or start-up phases.
• Work closely with project managers and functional leads to coordinate planning inputs, validate progress, and update the master schedule.
• Use Primavera P6 (or equivalent) and Power BI to create data-driven plans, dashboards, and reports that track workstream performance and forecast delivery outcomes.
• Identify and communicate schedule risks, resource conflicts, and dependencies, collaborating with teams to propose solutions and corrective actions.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure scope clarity, milestone alignment, and transparent reporting across readiness activities.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills — translating technical information into clear, actionable insights for multiple stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor progress and performance, providing structured updates and metrics to governance forums and readiness leads.
• Hold a degree in Engineering, Science, or Project Controls, with proven analytical ability, adaptability, and attention to detail in fast-paced project environments.

What's On Offer

Joining WiiGroup means you get to work with creative professional who want to push the boundaries of innovation digitalisation. By doing so you will be gaining access to a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth. These include:

• 25 Days Holidays to recharge and explore
• Pension Scheme to secure your future
• Health Cover to prioritise your well-being
• Modern Tech Style Office
• Career Development in innovation technology
• Standing Desks with an ergonomic focus
• Educational Assistance to support your career
• Wellness Programs; focus on mental physical well-being

Next Steps

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with WiiGroup, we encourage you to submit an application or submit your CV to Join our forward-thinking team and be at the forefront of revolutionising the digital project management landscape in AEC.

By submitting your application for this position, you acknowledge and agree to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information by WiiGroup for the sole purpose of the recruitment process. This includes reviewing your application, assessing your qualifications, and contacting you for potential interviews. Your information will be handled with utmost confidentiality and used solely for recruitment-related purposes. If you have any concerns or wish to withdraw your application, please contact us

Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for an
ICT Project/Planning Manager
reporting to the Head of Planning & Portfolio Management (PPM).
The duration of this post is
12 months
initially with likely extensions thereafter. Location is Flexible / Hybrid working will apply, must be able to attend onsite meetings / workshops as required.

Working
35 hours per week,
the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of
€32.54 per hour
based on an
annualised salary of €59,419.
You will
accrue 30 days annual leave
per year and
paid Bank Holidays.

This exciting role involves promoting collaboration and facilitating communication between client and client Business areas to develop business cases and proposals for funding submissions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A track record of 2+ years successfully managing specific aspects within the planning/delivery of large scale project(s) within a medium - large scale organisation.
• Experience of budget planning, financial management and resource management processes
• Relevant experience of engaging with senior stakeholders and management as relevant to this role.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of project management methodology to enable successful project performance and delivery. (Prince 2, Agile, Waterfall)
• Work with the key stakeholders to define project requirements, scope and plans and manage the progress and completion of all project tasks and activities using recognised project management tools.
• Develop documentation to support project approvals and implementation including business case, requirements, project plans etc.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills: the ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery
• The ability to gather and analyse information from relevant sources, weighing up a range of critical factors to integrate ideas into a common vision
• The ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members and stakeholders to facilitate high performance, developing and achieving clear and realistic objectives
• Skilled in IT applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Office 365 – MSTeams, SharePoint
• Ability to facilitate the prioritisation of pipeline proposals within portfolios with regular communication
• Has a genuine interest in the client and improving outcomes for citizens.

Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer

*This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role*