Bid/Tendering Manager at Horatio Limited

Job Summary:

A highly skilled Tendering Manager to lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of tenders for key construction projects. Manage end-to-end bid process, and ensure accurate cost estimates, ensuring competitive and compliant tender submissions while aligning with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end tendering process, from identifying opportunities to bid submission.
• Prepare and review tender documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and competitiveness.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Identify potential tender opportunities through market research and industry networks.
• Assess project feasibility, risks, and profitability before bid submission.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitor activities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and government agencies to clarify tender requirements.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and industry events to strengthen business relationships.
• Address client queries and ensure alignment with their specifications.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve bid quality and success rates.
• Evaluate contractual terms, liabilities, and risks before tender submission.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and company policies in all bid submissions.
• Maintain accurate records of all tender-related documents and approvals
• Analyse unsuccessful bids to identify areas for improvement.
• Any assigned duty by management towards effective and lawful discharge of duties and responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field. 

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tendering, contracts, or bid management, preferably in construction or civil engineering projects.
•  Experience in tendering within oil and gas projects will be an added advantage

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, cost estimation, and contract negotiation. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities