MK Consult

Contracts Manager Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Affordable Housing Developments Manchester & West Yorkshire 70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits An established and growing civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple infrastructure and groundworks projects supporting new-build affordable housing developments across the North West and Yorkshire regions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected business with a strong order book and long-standing relationships with major housebuilders, housing associations and developers. The Role Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the management of multiple civil engineering and groundworks schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing multiple projects across Manchester and West Yorkshire Leading Site Managers, Engineers and project delivery teams Monitoring project performance, programmes and commercial outcomes Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings Working closely with commercial teams to ensure budgets and margins are maintained Reviewing risk, quality and health & safety performance across all sites Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements Supporting tender reviews and pre-construction planning where required Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business Requirements Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure Experience delivering roads, sewers, drainage, remediation and external works packages for residential developments Strong understanding of affordable housing and residential infrastructure projects Ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously Excellent client-facing and leadership skills Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications preferred Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer? Salary circa 70,000 Car Allowance or Company Vehicle Pension Scheme Bonus Potential Long-term secured workload Clear progression opportunities within a growing business Projects located across Manchester, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas This position would suit an experienced Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager looking to take ownership of a portfolio of residential infrastructure and affordable housing projects within a thriving regional contractor. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Tammy Marlowe at MK Consult.

Bid Writer Office-Based with Flexibility Are you an experienced Bid Writer looking for your next challenge within a growing construction business? Our client is a well-established contractor delivering a wide range of construction projects across multiple sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a talented and motivated Bid Writer to their team based in the Rochdale area. The Role This is a varied and rewarding position where you will play a key role in supporting the company's work-winning strategy. You'll be responsible for producing high-quality bid submissions while also contributing to marketing and business development activities. Key responsibilities include: Writing, coordinating and managing tender submissions and PQQs Producing engaging, high-quality written content for bids and proposals Supporting marketing initiatives and company communications Assisting with business development activities and identifying opportunities Liaising with operational teams to gather technical information and project details Ensuring all submissions are completed accurately and on time About You Previous experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or similar role Construction industry experience would be highly advantageous Excellent written and communication skills Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities A proactive and collaborative approach to work Experience supporting marketing and business development activities would be beneficial What's on Offer? Salary up to 60,000, depending on experience Long-term career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment A varied role with involvement across bids, marketing and business development Office-based position with a degree of flexibility If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and be part of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Head of Bids & Partnerships MUST HAVE SOCIAL HOUSING OR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCRE Regional Contractor North West Are you a strategic leader with a strong track record of securing work within the social housing sector? We are working with a well-established regional contractor delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, decarbonisation and new build housing projects across the North West. Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of opportunities, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Bids & Partnerships to lead their work-winning strategy and develop key client relationships. The Role Reporting directly to the Board, you will take ownership of the company's bid, framework and partnership activities, driving sustainable growth across social housing and public sector markets. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, managing the bid process from inception through to submission, and building long-term relationships with housing associations, local authorities, consultants and framework providers. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the bid and proposals function. Create and implement the company's work-winning strategy. Identify and secure opportunities through frameworks, direct awards and competitive tendering. Build strategic partnerships with housing associations, local authorities and key stakeholders. Manage PQQs, SQs, ITTs and framework submissions. Coordinate internal teams to produce high-quality, successful tender responses. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of future opportunities. Monitor market trends, competitor activity and procurement frameworks. Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings. Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful mobilisation of new contracts. Requirements Proven experience in a senior bid, framework, partnership or work-winning role within construction or social housing. Strong understanding of planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit, regeneration or new build housing. Demonstrable success in securing contracts with housing associations and local authorities. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Experience managing bid teams and leading complex tender submissions. Commercially aware with excellent presentation and communication skills. What's On Offer Senior leadership position with genuine influence on company growth. Opportunity to shape and develop the work-winning strategy. Strong pipeline of existing frameworks and clients. Competitive salary and executive benefits package. Flexible working arrangements. Clear progression opportunities within a growing regional contractor. If you're looking to play a key role in driving growth, securing major opportunities and developing long-term partnerships within the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with MK Consult today.

Design Manager My client is a privately owned construction and development business delivering high-quality residential projects across the North West. With a strong pipeline of framework, negotiated and two-stage opportunities, we are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join our growing team. This is a key role within the business, ensuring projects are expertly coordinated from concept through to completion, while maintaining our commitment to quality, collaboration, innovation and client satisfaction. The Role As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from the earliest feasibility and pre-construction stages through to project completion. Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams, you will ensure designs are coordinated, commercially viable, buildable and fully compliant. You will play a leading role in developing technical solutions, identifying and mitigating design risk, driving value engineering opportunities and ensuring projects progress efficiently through each design gateway. This role would suit an ambitious Design Manager with a background in construction, architecture or engineering who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and influencing projects from inception to handover. What We're Looking For Essential Previous experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor, developer or design and build environment. Strong understanding of the construction process from pre-construction through to project delivery. Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams. Knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work and design management principles. Excellent understanding of Building Regulations and CDM requirements. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and manage risk. Experience using document management platforms such as Asite, Viewpoint or similar. Joining this client means becoming part of a collaborative and ambitious team that takes pride in delivering exceptional projects across the region. You'll have the opportunity to work on varied and challenging developments, influence projects from concept through to completion, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business. We offer a supportive environment, genuine career progression and the chance to make a real impact within a respected regional contractor and developer.