Technical Submissions Manager - Civils

About the Role

Technical Submissions Manager - Civils - Competitive Salary plus Benefits - Belfast, County Antrim, BT36 4TY

McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in civil engineering and construction. We offer design and construction services across a range of disciplines including port and harbour developments, river and coastal engineering, road and rail infrastructure, environmental improvements, public realm and landscaping works, bridges, restoration, energy, and renewables.

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

We are seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Civil Engineering Pre-Construction team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits.

What you will be doing

You will play a key role in developing compelling, technically robust tender submissions that help us win work. Reporting to the Bid Director, you will work closely with Submissions Managers, Estimators, Technical Managers, Operations teams, Consultants and Supply Chain Partners to develop practical construction methodologies, programmes and technical proposals.

You will bring sound civil engineering knowledge, strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex construction solutions into clear, persuasive written and visual submissions. You will also support client interviews by presenting proposed methodologies, sequencing and delivery approaches with confidence.

Role includes, but are not limited to:

• Production of compelling and concise technical written content to detail proposed construction methodologies, sequencing, risk mitigation and programme approach as part of the overall bid preparation
• Review client tender documentation to identify technical risks, opportunities and innovative delivery solutions.
• Working with all elements of the Pre-Construction team including estimators, designers, submission managers, planners and technical team to develop efficient construction methodologies. to ensure proposals are practical, buildable, competitive and aligned with project objectives This includes both tender submissions and across various ECI/Pre-Construction services as required.
• Prepare for and attend post-tender presentations and interviews, communicating technical solutions clearly to client teams.
• Attend site visits during tender periods to inform logistics, access, phasing and construction-planning proposals.
• Liaising with external parties including sub-contractors and designers to develop the technical approach to the project.
• Working closely with the submissions team in preparation of the overall bid and quality response.
• Raising of technical queries and ensuring client responses/tender addendums are taken account of in the developing bid.
• Manage the production of supporting drawings and diagrams including logistics, sequencing and methodologies via in-house CAD team.
• Production of supporting pre-construction documents such as risk registers/CEMP etc.
• Contributing to all tender stage meetings
• Proof-reading colleagues’ work
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing best practice across the pre-construction team.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar subject
• Prior experience in a civil engineering role and/or bidding environment.
• Experience of technical report writing
• Ability to develop and communicate complex construction methodologies for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding and experience of construction techniques and risk mitigations within a civil engineering environment, with a particular knowledge of marine, rail, bridge, road and flood alleviation projects.
• Experience of coordinating design input and contributing to value-engineering proposals.
• Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work to demanding tender deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy;
• Time management and prioritising workload;
• Ability to work on own initiative and across multiple bids simultaneously.

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