Bid Development Manager
Waterford, Ireland
Hybrid available
€80-€85k

Overview

embs. is working in partnership with a fast-growing, pan-European renewable energy business, the distributed generation arm of a major international renewables platform, that is expanding its commercial team in Ireland and is seeking a Bid Development Manager to join on a permanent basis.

With two decades of Irish market experience, 700+ completed projects and a portfolio spanning commercial and industrial solar deployment, this is a business operating at the commercial heart of Ireland's renewable energy transition. The pipeline is growing fast, and multiple signed projects are waiting on the right people to deliver them.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary: A competitive package, reviewed against performance and market and reflecting your experience in bid management and renewable energy.

Hybrid working: Waterford-based with hybrid flexibility and Flexible Fridays built into the working week.

Health & wellbeing: Private health insurance after probation, income protection, death-in-service cover, and a birthday day off every year.

Career & development: Dedicated CPD budget, professional membership fees covered, and genuine internal progression within a fast-growing pan-European renewables business.

Pension: 3% employer contribution — above the Irish auto-enrolment minimum — plus a Bike to Work scheme.

Culture & team: A multicultural team spanning several countries, with regular cultural events, offsites and social activities throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Off the back of continued growth across all market sectors, our client is seeking an experienced Bid Development Manager to take single-point ownership of the end-to-end bidding process and to help the business win new commercial opportunities.

As Bid Development Manager, you will own the full bidding process from initial enquiry through to submission — developing costings, proposal documentation and bespoke quotations tailored to client specifications across multiple market sectors. The core focus of the role is managing high-quality bids and winning new business, so you will work proactively to grow sales and develop new opportunities against clear performance targets, while participating actively in business planning and promoting the company and its services.

Alongside this, you will provide technical sales support to new and existing customers — handling enquiries, preparing bespoke pricing quotations and maintaining excellent customer service throughout the sales cycle — and liaise closely with senior stakeholders to ensure every bid reflects commercial, technical and strategic priorities. You will also generate monthly sales reports, maintain accurate documentation and records, and keep pace with industry developments to support strategy and competitive positioning.

Successful applicants will:

be able to demonstrate a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or a related discipline),
a strong track record in technical sales, pricing strategy and bespoke quotations across multiple market sectors
proven ability to manage end-to-end bid preparation
cost estimation, proposal development and timely submission in line with client specifications.
Strong analytical skills are essential, with Power BI experience desirable, alongside advanced Microsoft Office proficiency; experience with AutoCAD and PVSyst is an advantage.
Renewable energy sector experience is ideal, though candidates from adjacent industries with a clear interest in renewables are welcome.

If you have the bid management discipline, the technical sales acumen and the drive to win new business — and you meet the criteria outlined above — apply today to join a business at the commercial heart of Ireland's renewable energy future.

About us

embs. energy is a specialist Power & Energy recruitment consultancy, founded in 2003 and triple ISO certified, including ISO 42001 for AI management. We connect the best engineering and commercial talent across Transmission & Distribution, HV/EHV, substations, protection & control, renewables and data centre power — from Designer to CEO — across the UK, Ireland and USA. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to help you secure a career-defining role.

Please note, candidates must have the right to work in Ireland; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Helen Charteris | Practice Director, Global Power & Energy | embs. talent — Connecting the best talent across Transmission & Distribution, HV/EHV, substations, protection & control, renewables and data centre power, from Designer to CEO. helen@embstalent.co.uk
07512 540612.

Bid Manager