Bid & Social Value Coordinator Plymouth Permanent Part-Time 3 Days Per Week An established and highly regarded construction contractor in the Southwest is looking to appoint a Bid & Social Value Coordinator to support its continued growth and strengthen its presence across pre-construction, marketing, business development and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in bid writing, tender coordination or social value who is looking for a varied role with the flexibility of working three days per week. Working closely with the directors and senior management team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of key activities, contribute to successful tender submissions and help develop initiatives that make a genuine difference within local communities. The Role The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the company's growth, coordinating compelling bid submissions, enhancing marketing activity and developing meaningful social value initiatives across a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout the Southwest. The business operates across a range of sectors, including education, commercial and industrial. With social value playing an increasingly important role in public sector procurement, you will help demonstrate the company's commitment to local communities, strengthen tender submissions and support the development of long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Coordinate, write and manage high-quality bid and tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission. Develop persuasive social value responses that align with client requirements, procurement frameworks and evaluation criteria. Work closely with directors and senior management to develop and deliver the company's social value strategy. Research tender opportunities and client requirements, tailoring submissions to maximise quality scores and competitiveness. Prepare supporting bid documentation, including case studies, project information, CVs, presentations and company credentials. Support marketing activities, including website updates, social media content, branding and promotional materials. Assist with business development initiatives, networking events, stakeholder engagement and identifying new opportunities. Build relationships with local schools, colleges, charities, community organisations and supply chain partners to support meaningful social value outcomes. Help capture and communicate social value achievements, ensuring the company's commitments and community impact are effectively demonstrated. The ideal candidate will have experience in bid coordination, bid writing, social value, marketing or business development, ideally within construction, engineering, infrastructure, property or the wider built environment. You will be an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to work independently while collaborating with senior stakeholders. Key skills and experience will include: Experience preparing bids, tenders, PQQs or social value submissions. Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce persuasive, client-focused content. An understanding of the construction or wider built environment sector. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Confidence building relationships with clients, communities and industry contacts. A creative and solutions-focused approach to marketing, business development and social value. The ability to take ownership of tasks and contribute ideas to support business growth. A full UK driving licence. What's on Offer? Permanent part-time position, working three days per week. A varied role spanning bids, marketing, business development and social value. Direct access to and collaboration with the directors and senior management team. The opportunity to take ownership of initiatives and make a tangible impact on the business and local communities. The chance to join a respected Southwest construction contractor with an established pipeline of work. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.
09/10/2026
Full time
Bid & Social Value Coordinator Plymouth Permanent Part-Time 3 Days Per Week An established and highly regarded construction contractor in the Southwest is looking to appoint a Bid & Social Value Coordinator to support its continued growth and strengthen its presence across pre-construction, marketing, business development and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in bid writing, tender coordination or social value who is looking for a varied role with the flexibility of working three days per week. Working closely with the directors and senior management team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of key activities, contribute to successful tender submissions and help develop initiatives that make a genuine difference within local communities. The Role The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the company's growth, coordinating compelling bid submissions, enhancing marketing activity and developing meaningful social value initiatives across a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout the Southwest. The business operates across a range of sectors, including education, commercial and industrial. With social value playing an increasingly important role in public sector procurement, you will help demonstrate the company's commitment to local communities, strengthen tender submissions and support the development of long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Coordinate, write and manage high-quality bid and tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission. Develop persuasive social value responses that align with client requirements, procurement frameworks and evaluation criteria. Work closely with directors and senior management to develop and deliver the company's social value strategy. Research tender opportunities and client requirements, tailoring submissions to maximise quality scores and competitiveness. Prepare supporting bid documentation, including case studies, project information, CVs, presentations and company credentials. Support marketing activities, including website updates, social media content, branding and promotional materials. Assist with business development initiatives, networking events, stakeholder engagement and identifying new opportunities. Build relationships with local schools, colleges, charities, community organisations and supply chain partners to support meaningful social value outcomes. Help capture and communicate social value achievements, ensuring the company's commitments and community impact are effectively demonstrated. The ideal candidate will have experience in bid coordination, bid writing, social value, marketing or business development, ideally within construction, engineering, infrastructure, property or the wider built environment. You will be an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to work independently while collaborating with senior stakeholders. Key skills and experience will include: Experience preparing bids, tenders, PQQs or social value submissions. Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce persuasive, client-focused content. An understanding of the construction or wider built environment sector. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Confidence building relationships with clients, communities and industry contacts. A creative and solutions-focused approach to marketing, business development and social value. The ability to take ownership of tasks and contribute ideas to support business growth. A full UK driving licence. What's on Offer? Permanent part-time position, working three days per week. A varied role spanning bids, marketing, business development and social value. Direct access to and collaboration with the directors and senior management team. The opportunity to take ownership of initiatives and make a tangible impact on the business and local communities. The chance to join a respected Southwest construction contractor with an established pipeline of work. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.
Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC
09/10/2026
Full time
Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Bid Coordinator to join a highly respected, family-owned main contractor based in North East London. Our client is an established refurbishment specialist with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors. The business prides itself on its professional yet personable approach, long-standing client relationships and commitment to delivering projects to the highest standards. With a strong emphasis on repeat business, quality workmanship and building lasting relationships, the company has developed an excellent reputation within the industry. Despite its success, it retains the close-knit, supportive culture of a family-run business, offering employees a friendly and collaborative working environment where their contribution is genuinely valued. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a successful and well-regarded contractor, supporting its continued growth and business development activities. The Role The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing and coordinating the tendering process, ensuring submissions are completed accurately, professionally and within deadlines. The position is primarily focused on bid coordination rather than bid writing, although some writing experience would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate incoming tender opportunities from initial enquiry through to submission. Oversee tender documentation, ensuring all information, compliance requirements and checklists are completed accurately and on time. Upload and submit tender documentation through client procurement portals. Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather information required for submissions. Monitor tender deadlines, chase outstanding information and ensure submissions remain on programme. Prepare and update project case studies, company profiles and supporting bid documentation. Maintain and update the company website with relevant projects, news and company information. Track incoming enquiries, follow up on opportunities and maintain accurate tender records. Support the company's freelance Bid Writer with information gathering and coordination. Candidate Requirements Previous experience as a Bid Coordinator, Tender Coordinator or in a similar role within the construction industry is essential. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines. Experience using tender portals and managing bid submissions. Excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills. Confident liaising with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders. Some bid writing, marketing or website content management experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual who understands construction tendering processes and can take ownership of bid administration and coordination. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, established and highly regarded construction business that combines the professionalism of a successful main contractor with the personal touch and supportive environment of a family-owned company. Please forward your CV for further details on this opportunity.
08/10/2026
Full time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Bid Coordinator to join a highly respected, family-owned main contractor based in North East London. Our client is an established refurbishment specialist with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors. The business prides itself on its professional yet personable approach, long-standing client relationships and commitment to delivering projects to the highest standards. With a strong emphasis on repeat business, quality workmanship and building lasting relationships, the company has developed an excellent reputation within the industry. Despite its success, it retains the close-knit, supportive culture of a family-run business, offering employees a friendly and collaborative working environment where their contribution is genuinely valued. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a successful and well-regarded contractor, supporting its continued growth and business development activities. The Role The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing and coordinating the tendering process, ensuring submissions are completed accurately, professionally and within deadlines. The position is primarily focused on bid coordination rather than bid writing, although some writing experience would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate incoming tender opportunities from initial enquiry through to submission. Oversee tender documentation, ensuring all information, compliance requirements and checklists are completed accurately and on time. Upload and submit tender documentation through client procurement portals. Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather information required for submissions. Monitor tender deadlines, chase outstanding information and ensure submissions remain on programme. Prepare and update project case studies, company profiles and supporting bid documentation. Maintain and update the company website with relevant projects, news and company information. Track incoming enquiries, follow up on opportunities and maintain accurate tender records. Support the company's freelance Bid Writer with information gathering and coordination. Candidate Requirements Previous experience as a Bid Coordinator, Tender Coordinator or in a similar role within the construction industry is essential. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines. Experience using tender portals and managing bid submissions. Excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills. Confident liaising with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders. Some bid writing, marketing or website content management experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual who understands construction tendering processes and can take ownership of bid administration and coordination. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, established and highly regarded construction business that combines the professionalism of a successful main contractor with the personal touch and supportive environment of a family-owned company. Please forward your CV for further details on this opportunity.
The Company Our client is a market-leading fit out and refurbishment main contractor specialising in developments across the Commercial, Residential, Hotel, and Education sectors. Operating for over 10 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects throughout London, including major cut and carve schemes with project values reaching up to 50 million. Employing more than 100 staff, they have successfully delivered an impressive portfolio of landmark developments across the capital, including a state-of-the-art mixed-use scheme in Soho and the UK launch of an internationally recognised hotel brand. The Role As Bid Coordinator, you will support the preparation and delivery of high-quality bid submissions and presentation materials for major construction projects across London. Working closely with senior management, pre-construction, and design teams, you will play a key role in ensuring all submissions are professionally produced, visually engaging, and delivered within deadline. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual looking to further develop their career within bids, marketing, or pre-construction. The role offers exposure to high-profile projects, the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals, and genuine long-term progression within a fast-paced and collaborative construction environment. The ideal candidate will have strong InDesign skills. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist in the coordination and production of bid submissions, PQQs, and tender documents Support the preparation of presentation materials and marketing collateral for new business opportunities Format and design bid documents using Adobe InDesign to ensure a high-quality and consistent visual standard Liaise with internal departments to gather technical information, project data, and supporting documentation for submissions Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, and company content for future tenders Ensure all bids are submitted accurately and within required deadlines Help manage the bid process from initial enquiry through to final submission Support the wider pre-construction and business development teams as required Assist with document control and maintaining organised bid records and templates
08/10/2026
Full time
The Company Our client is a market-leading fit out and refurbishment main contractor specialising in developments across the Commercial, Residential, Hotel, and Education sectors. Operating for over 10 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects throughout London, including major cut and carve schemes with project values reaching up to 50 million. Employing more than 100 staff, they have successfully delivered an impressive portfolio of landmark developments across the capital, including a state-of-the-art mixed-use scheme in Soho and the UK launch of an internationally recognised hotel brand. The Role As Bid Coordinator, you will support the preparation and delivery of high-quality bid submissions and presentation materials for major construction projects across London. Working closely with senior management, pre-construction, and design teams, you will play a key role in ensuring all submissions are professionally produced, visually engaging, and delivered within deadline. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual looking to further develop their career within bids, marketing, or pre-construction. The role offers exposure to high-profile projects, the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals, and genuine long-term progression within a fast-paced and collaborative construction environment. The ideal candidate will have strong InDesign skills. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist in the coordination and production of bid submissions, PQQs, and tender documents Support the preparation of presentation materials and marketing collateral for new business opportunities Format and design bid documents using Adobe InDesign to ensure a high-quality and consistent visual standard Liaise with internal departments to gather technical information, project data, and supporting documentation for submissions Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, and company content for future tenders Ensure all bids are submitted accurately and within required deadlines Help manage the bid process from initial enquiry through to final submission Support the wider pre-construction and business development teams as required Assist with document control and maintaining organised bid records and templates
Coordinating the development of bid responses, including bid structure, content and responses to questions and ensure they are submitted as per tender processes and deadlines and assist with the company marketing communications. Pre-Contracts: Coordinating the bid submission process, understanding and communicating weighting and evaluation criteria Working with the pre-contract team to create and design high quality proposals, including bid submissions, interview presentations and capability documents in line with the company branding guidelines Navigating client portals to obtain tender information, submitting/retrieving and submitting proposals. Logging bids all project opportunities and keeping all related information up-to-date on all internal systems Proof reading and formatting final material in line with the company branding guidelines Regularly updating a library of company standard PQQ and tender responses including CV s and case studies Collaborating with the wider bid team to create winning bids. Production of graphics to support PQQ / tender bid responses Provide administrative support to the bid team as required. Identifying opportunities to enhance and improve the bid process, whilst obtaining and sharing best practice with the team. Marketing: To assist in the development of content for internal and external communications via printed and electronic media maintaining a clear and consistent identity and communication key messages effectively. To assist with the collation, analysis and presentation of information/statistics into useable formats and deliver high quality written and oral briefings for team members as required. To liaise with external suppliers to co-ordinate the production of communication materials and oversee timely and cost-effective delivery maintaining a clear and consistent identity for the company and communicating key messages effectively. Compilation of the project data sheets and the marketing associated. To assist with internal and external marketing and communication of business activities. To assist in the production of presentation material as directed. Assist in the management of in-house events Updating the company website with news articles and case studies
07/10/2026
Full time
Coordinating the development of bid responses, including bid structure, content and responses to questions and ensure they are submitted as per tender processes and deadlines and assist with the company marketing communications. Pre-Contracts: Coordinating the bid submission process, understanding and communicating weighting and evaluation criteria Working with the pre-contract team to create and design high quality proposals, including bid submissions, interview presentations and capability documents in line with the company branding guidelines Navigating client portals to obtain tender information, submitting/retrieving and submitting proposals. Logging bids all project opportunities and keeping all related information up-to-date on all internal systems Proof reading and formatting final material in line with the company branding guidelines Regularly updating a library of company standard PQQ and tender responses including CV s and case studies Collaborating with the wider bid team to create winning bids. Production of graphics to support PQQ / tender bid responses Provide administrative support to the bid team as required. Identifying opportunities to enhance and improve the bid process, whilst obtaining and sharing best practice with the team. Marketing: To assist in the development of content for internal and external communications via printed and electronic media maintaining a clear and consistent identity and communication key messages effectively. To assist with the collation, analysis and presentation of information/statistics into useable formats and deliver high quality written and oral briefings for team members as required. To liaise with external suppliers to co-ordinate the production of communication materials and oversee timely and cost-effective delivery maintaining a clear and consistent identity for the company and communicating key messages effectively. Compilation of the project data sheets and the marketing associated. To assist with internal and external marketing and communication of business activities. To assist in the production of presentation material as directed. Assist in the management of in-house events Updating the company website with news articles and case studies
Well-established medium - sized building and construction company delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across the commercial and public sectors are looking for a Bid co-ordinator to help secure new work and support the continued growth of the business. The Role You will assist in the end-to-end bidding process, preparing high-quality submissions for a range of construction and building contracts typically up to 1m in value. This role would suit someone who is familiar with the construction sector , highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working both independently and within a small team environment. Key Responsibilities Identify and assess new tender and bid opportunities Prepare, write, and manage high-quality PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions Liaise with internal teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial information Ensure all bids are compliant, compelling, and submitted on time Develop and maintain bid libraries, templates, and case studies Review feedback from unsuccessful bids and implement improvements Manage tender portals and client communications during the bid process About You Experience as a Bid Co-ordinator or Estimator within construction or related sectors Strong written communication and editing skills Good understanding of construction terminology, processes, and procurement Highly organised with excellent time management skills Comfortable working in a small business environment and managing multiple deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience with public sector frameworks and portals (desirable but not essential)
06/10/2026
Full time
Well-established medium - sized building and construction company delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across the commercial and public sectors are looking for a Bid co-ordinator to help secure new work and support the continued growth of the business. The Role You will assist in the end-to-end bidding process, preparing high-quality submissions for a range of construction and building contracts typically up to 1m in value. This role would suit someone who is familiar with the construction sector , highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working both independently and within a small team environment. Key Responsibilities Identify and assess new tender and bid opportunities Prepare, write, and manage high-quality PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions Liaise with internal teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial information Ensure all bids are compliant, compelling, and submitted on time Develop and maintain bid libraries, templates, and case studies Review feedback from unsuccessful bids and implement improvements Manage tender portals and client communications during the bid process About You Experience as a Bid Co-ordinator or Estimator within construction or related sectors Strong written communication and editing skills Good understanding of construction terminology, processes, and procurement Highly organised with excellent time management skills Comfortable working in a small business environment and managing multiple deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience with public sector frameworks and portals (desirable but not essential)
Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: 30,000- 35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC
30/09/2026
Full time
Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: 30,000- 35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Norwich, Norfolk
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Writer Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Norwich (Office on outskirts of city with parking) Salary: c 40k basic salary (DOE) plus competitive package including enhanced holiday allowance and pension. Company & Project: A privately owned Main Contractor who have a track record delivering New Build and Refurbishment projects between c 5m- 30m across Commercial, Higher Education, Healthcare, Blue Light, Education and Residential sectors are looking to recruit a Bid Writer to join their Pre Construction team. Our client has a busy order book already secured for 2027 and they are continuing to be strategic in targeting new business, offering a stable environment backed by decades of winning and delivering projects in the East. The Main Contractor is an innovative and growing business, offering a collaborative culture and genuine room for long-term career progression as the Pre-Construction division expands. They are recognised for their long term success delivering projects secured from both framework 2-stage tenders (regional and national frameworks) in addition to securing projects from single stage tenders in the local area. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for Bid Writing and supporting the work winning team, handling tenders generated from a range of single stage tenders and frameworks, projects typically worth 5m- 30m in single value. Formulate strategic bid plans, win themes, and client-tailored strategies prior to drafting responses. Research market trends, competitor landscapes, and relevant tender topics to inform win strategy. Draft, edit, and proofread bid responses to ensure high clarity, consistency, and value-focused messaging. Facilitate formal draft review stages throughout the tender lifecycle to refine submission quality. Ensure full compliance with client specifications, internal standards, and mandatory limits. Design and format bid documentation using desktop publishing tools in line with corporate branding. Embed health, safety, and operational governance standards into submission materials. Collaborate with estimators, planners, and design manager to gather accurate content without duplication. Work with commercial and operations teams to tailor personnel CVs and project case studies. Update central bid databases and reference libraries for future reuse. Analyse post-submission feedback to drive continuous improvement in response quality and win rates. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ experience as Bid Writer. Experience working on bids for construction companies would be advantageous. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator. Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages. HNC, BTEC, A-Levels, or a comparable level of post-GCSE study / relevant qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Writer position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
09/10/2026
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Writer Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Norwich (Office on outskirts of city with parking) Salary: c 40k basic salary (DOE) plus competitive package including enhanced holiday allowance and pension. Company & Project: A privately owned Main Contractor who have a track record delivering New Build and Refurbishment projects between c 5m- 30m across Commercial, Higher Education, Healthcare, Blue Light, Education and Residential sectors are looking to recruit a Bid Writer to join their Pre Construction team. Our client has a busy order book already secured for 2027 and they are continuing to be strategic in targeting new business, offering a stable environment backed by decades of winning and delivering projects in the East. The Main Contractor is an innovative and growing business, offering a collaborative culture and genuine room for long-term career progression as the Pre-Construction division expands. They are recognised for their long term success delivering projects secured from both framework 2-stage tenders (regional and national frameworks) in addition to securing projects from single stage tenders in the local area. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for Bid Writing and supporting the work winning team, handling tenders generated from a range of single stage tenders and frameworks, projects typically worth 5m- 30m in single value. Formulate strategic bid plans, win themes, and client-tailored strategies prior to drafting responses. Research market trends, competitor landscapes, and relevant tender topics to inform win strategy. Draft, edit, and proofread bid responses to ensure high clarity, consistency, and value-focused messaging. Facilitate formal draft review stages throughout the tender lifecycle to refine submission quality. Ensure full compliance with client specifications, internal standards, and mandatory limits. Design and format bid documentation using desktop publishing tools in line with corporate branding. Embed health, safety, and operational governance standards into submission materials. Collaborate with estimators, planners, and design manager to gather accurate content without duplication. Work with commercial and operations teams to tailor personnel CVs and project case studies. Update central bid databases and reference libraries for future reuse. Analyse post-submission feedback to drive continuous improvement in response quality and win rates. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ experience as Bid Writer. Experience working on bids for construction companies would be advantageous. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator. Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages. HNC, BTEC, A-Levels, or a comparable level of post-GCSE study / relevant qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Writer position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Workington, Cumbria
MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
09/10/2026
Full time
MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
Frontline Construction Recruitment
Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire
Design Coordinator Pre-Construction / Civil Engineering Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + package Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working: Hybrid Frontline Construction Recruitment are working with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and construction contractor to recruit an experienced Design Coordinator to join their Work-Winning / Pre-Construction team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Coordinator with experience in civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or groundworks, looking to develop their career within a major contractor. The Role You will support the coordination of design activities across bids and pre-construction projects, working closely with design consultants, engineers, estimators and project teams. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating design information throughout the pre-construction process Supporting bids, tenders and work-winning activities Coordinating consultants and external design teams Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information Tracking design deliverables and programmes Identifying design issues and supporting their resolution Assisting with buildability and value engineering reviews Ensuring design information is accurate and delivered on time Supporting the transition from pre-construction into project delivery About You We're looking for a Design Coordinator with: Experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure Previous design coordination experience Good understanding of construction and design processes Experience working with consultants and design teams Strong organisational and communication skills Good understanding of drawings, specifications and technical information Relevant construction, engineering or design qualification Tier 1 contractor experience would be advantageous Package £50,000 - £60,000 salary Hybrid working Car allowance Private healthcare Pension 26 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance Additional company benefits Apply now for immediate consideration. All applications are treated confidentially.
09/10/2026
Full time
Design Coordinator Pre-Construction / Civil Engineering Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + package Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working: Hybrid Frontline Construction Recruitment are working with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and construction contractor to recruit an experienced Design Coordinator to join their Work-Winning / Pre-Construction team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Coordinator with experience in civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or groundworks, looking to develop their career within a major contractor. The Role You will support the coordination of design activities across bids and pre-construction projects, working closely with design consultants, engineers, estimators and project teams. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating design information throughout the pre-construction process Supporting bids, tenders and work-winning activities Coordinating consultants and external design teams Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information Tracking design deliverables and programmes Identifying design issues and supporting their resolution Assisting with buildability and value engineering reviews Ensuring design information is accurate and delivered on time Supporting the transition from pre-construction into project delivery About You We're looking for a Design Coordinator with: Experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure Previous design coordination experience Good understanding of construction and design processes Experience working with consultants and design teams Strong organisational and communication skills Good understanding of drawings, specifications and technical information Relevant construction, engineering or design qualification Tier 1 contractor experience would be advantageous Package £50,000 - £60,000 salary Hybrid working Car allowance Private healthcare Pension 26 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance Additional company benefits Apply now for immediate consideration. All applications are treated confidentially.
Job Title: Bid Writer - Public Sector & Social Housing Location: Peterborough Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: Westone Housing Ltd is a leading property refurbishment, maintenance and adaptation contractor based in Peterborough. Working across the Insurance, Commercial and Public Sector markets, we deliver high-quality repair, refurbishment and maintenance services through our directly employed workforce and approved contractor network. Our Public Sector Department partners with Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Registered Providers to improve homes and communities through the delivery of property adaptations, planned maintenance, repairs, refurbishment and compliance programmes. Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of tender opportunities, we are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Bid Writer to join our expanding team. About the Role: As a Bid Writer, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of Westone Housing Ltd by producing high-quality, compelling and compliant tender submissions across our Public Sector, Housing, Commercial and Insurance sectors. Working closely with operational managers, commercial teams, HR, finance and senior leadership, you will coordinate, write and manage bid submissions that demonstrate our technical expertise, social value commitments, customer-focused approach and proven delivery capability. Typical opportunities include: Responsive repairs and maintenance contracts Property adaptation programmes Planned maintenance frameworks Void property refurbishment contracts Damp, mould and disrepair programmes Decarbonisation and retrofit projects Compliance and building safety contracts Housing Association and Local Authority frameworks Commercial refurbishment and maintenance contracts Key Responsibilities and Duties: Lead the preparation and submission of SQs, PQQs, ITTs and framework applications. Write high-quality, persuasive and tailored tender responses. Manage multiple bid opportunities and submission deadlines simultaneously. Coordinate contributions from operational, commercial and support teams. Maintain and improve the company bid library and case studies. Support framework registrations and procurement portal management. Research clients, competitors and market opportunities. About you: Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or Bid Coordinator. Experience producing successful tenders within construction, property services, social housing, facilities management or a related sector. Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes. Excellent written communication and proofreading skills. Benefits: Competitive salary. Performance-related bonus scheme. Hybrid working opportunities following probation. Pension scheme. 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays. Career progression opportunities within a growing business. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Bid Writer; Proposal Writer; Tender Specialist; Construction Bid Manager; Grants Writer; Business Development Writer; Contract Specialist; Bidding Coordinator; Construction Proposal Coordinator; Social Housing Bid Writer may all be considered.
08/10/2026
Full time
Job Title: Bid Writer - Public Sector & Social Housing Location: Peterborough Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: Westone Housing Ltd is a leading property refurbishment, maintenance and adaptation contractor based in Peterborough. Working across the Insurance, Commercial and Public Sector markets, we deliver high-quality repair, refurbishment and maintenance services through our directly employed workforce and approved contractor network. Our Public Sector Department partners with Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Registered Providers to improve homes and communities through the delivery of property adaptations, planned maintenance, repairs, refurbishment and compliance programmes. Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of tender opportunities, we are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Bid Writer to join our expanding team. About the Role: As a Bid Writer, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of Westone Housing Ltd by producing high-quality, compelling and compliant tender submissions across our Public Sector, Housing, Commercial and Insurance sectors. Working closely with operational managers, commercial teams, HR, finance and senior leadership, you will coordinate, write and manage bid submissions that demonstrate our technical expertise, social value commitments, customer-focused approach and proven delivery capability. Typical opportunities include: Responsive repairs and maintenance contracts Property adaptation programmes Planned maintenance frameworks Void property refurbishment contracts Damp, mould and disrepair programmes Decarbonisation and retrofit projects Compliance and building safety contracts Housing Association and Local Authority frameworks Commercial refurbishment and maintenance contracts Key Responsibilities and Duties: Lead the preparation and submission of SQs, PQQs, ITTs and framework applications. Write high-quality, persuasive and tailored tender responses. Manage multiple bid opportunities and submission deadlines simultaneously. Coordinate contributions from operational, commercial and support teams. Maintain and improve the company bid library and case studies. Support framework registrations and procurement portal management. Research clients, competitors and market opportunities. About you: Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer or Bid Coordinator. Experience producing successful tenders within construction, property services, social housing, facilities management or a related sector. Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes. Excellent written communication and proofreading skills. Benefits: Competitive salary. Performance-related bonus scheme. Hybrid working opportunities following probation. Pension scheme. 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays. Career progression opportunities within a growing business. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Bid Writer; Proposal Writer; Tender Specialist; Construction Bid Manager; Grants Writer; Business Development Writer; Contract Specialist; Bidding Coordinator; Construction Proposal Coordinator; Social Housing Bid Writer may all be considered.
Job Title: Senior Estimator - Public Sector, Social Housing & Property Services Location: Peterborough Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: Westone Housing Ltd is a leading property refurbishment, maintenance and adaptation contractor based in Peterborough. Working across the Insurance, Commercial and Public Sector markets, we deliver high-quality repair, refurbishment and maintenance services through our directly employed workforce and approved contractor network. Our Public Sector Department partners with Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Registered Providers to improve homes and communities through the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, adaptations, compliance works, decarbonisation programmes and property refurbishment services. Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of opportunities, we are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Estimator to join our team. About the Role: As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive and commercially sound pricing submissions across a diverse range of public sector, social housing, commercial and insurance-related projects. Working closely with operational teams, supply chain partners and senior leadership, you will play a crucial role in securing new business and ensuring contracts are tendered profitably and sustainably. Typical Project Bids Include; Responsive repairs and maintenance contracts Planned maintenance programmes Void property refurbishment contracts Housing adaptations and DFG works Damp, mould and condensation remediation Housing disrepair projects Kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes Retrofit and decarbonisation projects Domestic and Commercial Extensions Domestic and Commercial New Build Academic refurbishment and upgrade projects Key Responsibilities and Duties: Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions. Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications. Develop labour, material and subcontractor costings. Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Support bid submissions and client presentations. Participate in tender reviews and adjudications. Provide handover information following contract award. About you: Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator. Experience pricing refurbishment, maintenance or planned works contracts. Strong understanding of construction methods and materials. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Benefits: Competitive salary. Performance-related bonus scheme. Company car or car allowance. Pension scheme. 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays. Career progression opportunities within a growing business. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Costs Estimator, Estimator, Maintenance Project Estimator, Construction Project Estimator, Operations Coordinator, Construction Estimator, Project Manager Refurbishment Projects Estimator may all be considered.
08/10/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Estimator - Public Sector, Social Housing & Property Services Location: Peterborough Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: Westone Housing Ltd is a leading property refurbishment, maintenance and adaptation contractor based in Peterborough. Working across the Insurance, Commercial and Public Sector markets, we deliver high-quality repair, refurbishment and maintenance services through our directly employed workforce and approved contractor network. Our Public Sector Department partners with Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Registered Providers to improve homes and communities through the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, adaptations, compliance works, decarbonisation programmes and property refurbishment services. Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of opportunities, we are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Estimator to join our team. About the Role: As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive and commercially sound pricing submissions across a diverse range of public sector, social housing, commercial and insurance-related projects. Working closely with operational teams, supply chain partners and senior leadership, you will play a crucial role in securing new business and ensuring contracts are tendered profitably and sustainably. Typical Project Bids Include; Responsive repairs and maintenance contracts Planned maintenance programmes Void property refurbishment contracts Housing adaptations and DFG works Damp, mould and condensation remediation Housing disrepair projects Kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes Retrofit and decarbonisation projects Domestic and Commercial Extensions Domestic and Commercial New Build Academic refurbishment and upgrade projects Key Responsibilities and Duties: Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions. Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications. Develop labour, material and subcontractor costings. Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Support bid submissions and client presentations. Participate in tender reviews and adjudications. Provide handover information following contract award. About you: Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator. Experience pricing refurbishment, maintenance or planned works contracts. Strong understanding of construction methods and materials. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Benefits: Competitive salary. Performance-related bonus scheme. Company car or car allowance. Pension scheme. 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays. Career progression opportunities within a growing business. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Costs Estimator, Estimator, Maintenance Project Estimator, Construction Project Estimator, Operations Coordinator, Construction Estimator, Project Manager Refurbishment Projects Estimator may all be considered.
Senior Bid Manager Location : Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Mon-Fri, Hybrid (3 onsite, 2 WFH) Hours: 8am 5pm, 40hrs, 1hr lunch break Salary: £70k - £90k depending on candidate experience (+ car allowance) Role Purpose: The Senior Bid Manager will take full ownership of a varied portfolio of opportunities from qualification through submission, clarification and post tender review. The role will establish the bid plan, define responsibilities, manage dependencies and coordinate operational, technical, commercial and senior stakeholders against clear deadlines. Working within the companies lean pre-construction structure, the post holder will apply proportionate governance across major framework procurements and a high volume of smaller in-framework opportunities, maintain momentum across concurrent bids, resolve gaps and ensure every input, review and final output is complete, coherent, compliant and submission-ready. Role Responsibilities: Strategy/Planning: Take ownership from qualification onwards, agreeing the proportionate bid strategy, governance route and submission plan with the Head of Bid Management and opportunity leaders. Establish clear programmes, deliverables matrices, responsibilities, dependencies, review stages and decision points for each opportunity. Facilitate mobilisation, win-strategy and answer-planning workshops where appropriate, converting evaluation criteria and client requirements into practical response plans, evidence needs and stakeholder actions. Maintain senior oversight through disciplined progress reporting, early escalation of risks and clear recording of actions and decisions. Bid Management Writing: Lead and manage concurrent bids from qualification through submission, clarification and post tender review, remaining accountable for quality and timely delivery. Apply proportionate governance to a mixed portfolio, from major strategic framework procurements to fast-moving small and medium-sized in-framework opportunities. Set expectations, assign responsibilities, follow through on actions and challenge missed commitments so that inputs and decisions are secured to programme. Write, shape and edit high-quality responses from first principles, turning complex technical and commercial input into clear, persuasive, evaluator-focused narrative. For major frameworks, develop strategic, benefit-led qualitative responses that articulate the companies positioning, capability, governance and long-term value. For smaller in-framework opportunities, work at pace with operational and commercial teams to shape the proposed methodology, programme, resources, risk position and commercial strategy. Coordinate appropriate review stages and ensure all comments, gaps, contradictions and unsubstantiated commitments are resolved before submission. Edit contributions from bid writers and subject matter experts for consistency, accuracy, evidence, compliance and a single voice. Ensure every final submission is complete, coherent, compelling, professionally presented and delivered on time. Commercial and Technical Pre-Construction: Work as an integrated member of the pre-construction team, bridging bid, operational, technical and commercial inputs rather than acting only as a submission coordinator. Support operational teams to develop clear, credible and deliverable methodologies, using informed questioning to test sequencing, resources, logistics, interfaces, constraints and risk controls. Work with commercial colleagues to understand the pricing strategy, contractual requirements, assumptions, exclusions, risk allowances and value opportunities that shape the offer. Ensure the technical narrative, programme, resourcing, commercial position and client commitments remain consistent throughout the submission. Identify gaps, contradictions or unsubstantiated commitments and bring the right operational, technical or commercial specialists together to resolve them. Contribute to solution-development discussions and challenge proposals constructively, while recognising when specialist commercial or technical judgement is required from the subject matter experts (SMEs) Stakeholder Engagement: - Build productive relationships across operational, technical, commercial, engineering, planning, design, SHEQ, ESG, finance and support functions, including direct engagement with Directors and senior decisionmakers. - Use focused interviews and workshops to draw out credible methodologies, evidence and differentiators from subject matter experts. - Secure timely inputs, challenge missed commitments, resolve dependencies and escalate risks early while keeping stakeholders aligned to immovable deadlines. - Coordinate partners, suppliers and external specialists where required and coach contributors to improve the quality and timeliness of their input. Systems, content and continuous improvement - Support the development and upkeep of the company s bid library and knowledge hub. - Capture reusable content, case studies, CVs, project evidence and lessons learned following each submission. - Improve templates, controls and reporting tools and support appropriate digital and AI-enabled working practices. - Contribute to performance reviews, lessons learned and initiatives that improve bid efficiency and win rates. Candidate Knowledge & Skills required: - Experienced, hands-on bid professional with the judgement and resilience to manage several opportunities at different stages. - Excellent written and verbal communicator with strong bid-writing, editing and proofreading judgement. - Highly organised and comfortable taking personal ownership of submission quality, actions and deadlines. - Confident influencing senior and multidisciplinary stakeholders, challenging missed commitments and escalating risks early. - Commercially aware and technically curious, able to test assumptions and understand how programme, pricing, contractual obligations, risk and delivery methodology influence the bid. - Comfortable creating order from complex inputs and operating across functional boundaries in a lean pre-construction environment. - Able to recognise when specialist judgement is required and bring the right people together to resolve an issue. - Collaborative, persuasive and willing to coach writers and contributors to improve their output. - Calm under pressure and flexible around working hours during critical submission periods when necessary. Candidate Experience Required: - Proven experience managing and delivering bids for a main contractor. Direct UK water-sector bidding experience is a significant advantage; otherwise, relevant experience should come from civil engineering, infrastructure or electrical/MEICA contracting. - Strong experience controlling concurrent bids through clear programmes, deliverables matrices, action tracking, review schedules and disciplined progress reporting. - Experience working as part of a pre-construction team and helping operational, technical and commercial specialists develop credible methodologies covering sequencing, resources, logistics, interfaces, constraints and risk controls. - Demonstrable stakeholder-management and influencing experience, including securing inputs, challenging commitments, resolving dependencies and escalating risks under tight deadlines. Commercial awareness and a working understanding of how pricing strategy, programme, contractual obligations, assumptions, exclusions, risk and opportunity influence the proposed solution and written submission. - Strong experience writing responses from scratch, editing contributions and translating evaluation criteria and client requirements into compliant response strategies. - Experience leading both complex strategic or framework procurements and smaller, faster-paced project or in-framework opportunities. Candidate Qualifications: - High standard of written English, including persuasive writing, editing and proofreading. - Strong planning, organisation, stakeholder management and influencing skills. - Ability to interpret and connect commercial, technical and operational information without needing to be a qualified Quantity Surveyor or engineer. - Competence across Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet immovable tender deadlines. - APMP accreditation or another relevant bid or project management qualification (desirable)
08/10/2026
Full time
Senior Bid Manager Location : Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Mon-Fri, Hybrid (3 onsite, 2 WFH) Hours: 8am 5pm, 40hrs, 1hr lunch break Salary: £70k - £90k depending on candidate experience (+ car allowance) Role Purpose: The Senior Bid Manager will take full ownership of a varied portfolio of opportunities from qualification through submission, clarification and post tender review. The role will establish the bid plan, define responsibilities, manage dependencies and coordinate operational, technical, commercial and senior stakeholders against clear deadlines. Working within the companies lean pre-construction structure, the post holder will apply proportionate governance across major framework procurements and a high volume of smaller in-framework opportunities, maintain momentum across concurrent bids, resolve gaps and ensure every input, review and final output is complete, coherent, compliant and submission-ready. Role Responsibilities: Strategy/Planning: Take ownership from qualification onwards, agreeing the proportionate bid strategy, governance route and submission plan with the Head of Bid Management and opportunity leaders. Establish clear programmes, deliverables matrices, responsibilities, dependencies, review stages and decision points for each opportunity. Facilitate mobilisation, win-strategy and answer-planning workshops where appropriate, converting evaluation criteria and client requirements into practical response plans, evidence needs and stakeholder actions. Maintain senior oversight through disciplined progress reporting, early escalation of risks and clear recording of actions and decisions. Bid Management Writing: Lead and manage concurrent bids from qualification through submission, clarification and post tender review, remaining accountable for quality and timely delivery. Apply proportionate governance to a mixed portfolio, from major strategic framework procurements to fast-moving small and medium-sized in-framework opportunities. Set expectations, assign responsibilities, follow through on actions and challenge missed commitments so that inputs and decisions are secured to programme. Write, shape and edit high-quality responses from first principles, turning complex technical and commercial input into clear, persuasive, evaluator-focused narrative. For major frameworks, develop strategic, benefit-led qualitative responses that articulate the companies positioning, capability, governance and long-term value. For smaller in-framework opportunities, work at pace with operational and commercial teams to shape the proposed methodology, programme, resources, risk position and commercial strategy. Coordinate appropriate review stages and ensure all comments, gaps, contradictions and unsubstantiated commitments are resolved before submission. Edit contributions from bid writers and subject matter experts for consistency, accuracy, evidence, compliance and a single voice. Ensure every final submission is complete, coherent, compelling, professionally presented and delivered on time. Commercial and Technical Pre-Construction: Work as an integrated member of the pre-construction team, bridging bid, operational, technical and commercial inputs rather than acting only as a submission coordinator. Support operational teams to develop clear, credible and deliverable methodologies, using informed questioning to test sequencing, resources, logistics, interfaces, constraints and risk controls. Work with commercial colleagues to understand the pricing strategy, contractual requirements, assumptions, exclusions, risk allowances and value opportunities that shape the offer. Ensure the technical narrative, programme, resourcing, commercial position and client commitments remain consistent throughout the submission. Identify gaps, contradictions or unsubstantiated commitments and bring the right operational, technical or commercial specialists together to resolve them. Contribute to solution-development discussions and challenge proposals constructively, while recognising when specialist commercial or technical judgement is required from the subject matter experts (SMEs) Stakeholder Engagement: - Build productive relationships across operational, technical, commercial, engineering, planning, design, SHEQ, ESG, finance and support functions, including direct engagement with Directors and senior decisionmakers. - Use focused interviews and workshops to draw out credible methodologies, evidence and differentiators from subject matter experts. - Secure timely inputs, challenge missed commitments, resolve dependencies and escalate risks early while keeping stakeholders aligned to immovable deadlines. - Coordinate partners, suppliers and external specialists where required and coach contributors to improve the quality and timeliness of their input. Systems, content and continuous improvement - Support the development and upkeep of the company s bid library and knowledge hub. - Capture reusable content, case studies, CVs, project evidence and lessons learned following each submission. - Improve templates, controls and reporting tools and support appropriate digital and AI-enabled working practices. - Contribute to performance reviews, lessons learned and initiatives that improve bid efficiency and win rates. Candidate Knowledge & Skills required: - Experienced, hands-on bid professional with the judgement and resilience to manage several opportunities at different stages. - Excellent written and verbal communicator with strong bid-writing, editing and proofreading judgement. - Highly organised and comfortable taking personal ownership of submission quality, actions and deadlines. - Confident influencing senior and multidisciplinary stakeholders, challenging missed commitments and escalating risks early. - Commercially aware and technically curious, able to test assumptions and understand how programme, pricing, contractual obligations, risk and delivery methodology influence the bid. - Comfortable creating order from complex inputs and operating across functional boundaries in a lean pre-construction environment. - Able to recognise when specialist judgement is required and bring the right people together to resolve an issue. - Collaborative, persuasive and willing to coach writers and contributors to improve their output. - Calm under pressure and flexible around working hours during critical submission periods when necessary. Candidate Experience Required: - Proven experience managing and delivering bids for a main contractor. Direct UK water-sector bidding experience is a significant advantage; otherwise, relevant experience should come from civil engineering, infrastructure or electrical/MEICA contracting. - Strong experience controlling concurrent bids through clear programmes, deliverables matrices, action tracking, review schedules and disciplined progress reporting. - Experience working as part of a pre-construction team and helping operational, technical and commercial specialists develop credible methodologies covering sequencing, resources, logistics, interfaces, constraints and risk controls. - Demonstrable stakeholder-management and influencing experience, including securing inputs, challenging commitments, resolving dependencies and escalating risks under tight deadlines. Commercial awareness and a working understanding of how pricing strategy, programme, contractual obligations, assumptions, exclusions, risk and opportunity influence the proposed solution and written submission. - Strong experience writing responses from scratch, editing contributions and translating evaluation criteria and client requirements into compliant response strategies. - Experience leading both complex strategic or framework procurements and smaller, faster-paced project or in-framework opportunities. Candidate Qualifications: - High standard of written English, including persuasive writing, editing and proofreading. - Strong planning, organisation, stakeholder management and influencing skills. - Ability to interpret and connect commercial, technical and operational information without needing to be a qualified Quantity Surveyor or engineer. - Competence across Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet immovable tender deadlines. - APMP accreditation or another relevant bid or project management qualification (desirable)
Bid Writer Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Salary: 41,223 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid Sector: Social Housing About the Role We are looking for an experienced and talented Bid Writer to join our team in Leatherhead on a permanent, hybrid basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong communicator with a passion for producing high-quality, persuasive bid submissions. You will play a key role in supporting business growth by developing compelling tender responses that demonstrate our expertise, understanding of client requirements and ability to deliver excellent services. You will work closely with operational teams, subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to produce high-quality submissions across the social housing sector. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the development of high-quality bid and tender submissions. Write clear, compelling and customer-focused responses to ITTs, PQQs, RFQs and other procurement documentation. Review tender requirements and ensure all submissions are fully compliant with evaluation criteria. Work with subject matter experts to gather information and develop strong, evidence-based responses. Research clients, contracts, markets and competitors to strengthen submissions. Develop effective win themes and ensure responses clearly demonstrate our value proposition. Coordinate bid content, deadlines, reviews and approvals across multiple stakeholders. Proofread and edit submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency and a high standard of presentation. You will ideally have: Previous experience as a Bid Writer, Tender Writer or Bid Coordinator . Experience within social housing, housing management, property services, facilities management or the public sector is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience responding to public sector or regulated procurement opportunities. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines. Excellent organisational and project management skills. The ability to extract information from subject matter experts and turn it into compelling bid content. A good understanding of procurement and tendering processes. A commercial mindset and understanding of what makes a successful bid. The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
07/10/2026
Full time
Bid Writer Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Salary: 41,223 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid Sector: Social Housing About the Role We are looking for an experienced and talented Bid Writer to join our team in Leatherhead on a permanent, hybrid basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong communicator with a passion for producing high-quality, persuasive bid submissions. You will play a key role in supporting business growth by developing compelling tender responses that demonstrate our expertise, understanding of client requirements and ability to deliver excellent services. You will work closely with operational teams, subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to produce high-quality submissions across the social housing sector. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the development of high-quality bid and tender submissions. Write clear, compelling and customer-focused responses to ITTs, PQQs, RFQs and other procurement documentation. Review tender requirements and ensure all submissions are fully compliant with evaluation criteria. Work with subject matter experts to gather information and develop strong, evidence-based responses. Research clients, contracts, markets and competitors to strengthen submissions. Develop effective win themes and ensure responses clearly demonstrate our value proposition. Coordinate bid content, deadlines, reviews and approvals across multiple stakeholders. Proofread and edit submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency and a high standard of presentation. You will ideally have: Previous experience as a Bid Writer, Tender Writer or Bid Coordinator . Experience within social housing, housing management, property services, facilities management or the public sector is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience responding to public sector or regulated procurement opportunities. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines. Excellent organisational and project management skills. The ability to extract information from subject matter experts and turn it into compelling bid content. A good understanding of procurement and tendering processes. A commercial mindset and understanding of what makes a successful bid. The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.
07/10/2026
Full time
About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.
About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.
07/10/2026
Full time
About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.
Head of Technical Location: West Midlands Are you a Head of Technical looking to join a growing main contractor delivering some of the UK's most complex residential-led mixed-use developments This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Technical to take ownership of a high-performing technical function, leading teams through both pre-construction and project delivery phases while working closely with Regional Directors to drive business performance. Our client is a well-established main contractor with a strong pipeline of large-scale residential, build-to-rent, regeneration and mixed-use schemes across the Midlands. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Technical to provide strategic leadership, technical governance and operational oversight across multiple projects. The Role As Head of Technical, you will be office-based in the West Midlands, managing and developing a team of Technical Coordinators while ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently. Reporting directly to the Regional Directors, the Head of Technical will play a key role in shaping project delivery strategies, overseeing design management processes and ensuring the technical department supports the successful delivery of the business's residential-led mixed-use portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the regional technical team across multiple projects. Oversee all technical and design management functions from pre-construction through to completion. Provide strategic technical leadership to Regional Directors and senior stakeholders. Review project risks and develop mitigation strategies during bid and pre-construction stages. Manage consultant appointments and external design teams. Ensure effective coordination between technical, commercial, planning, construction and operational teams. Drive programme certainty through robust design management and information flow processes. Support tender submissions and technical input during work-winning activities. Implement best practice procedures and continuous improvement initiatives across the department. Oversee compliance with current legislation, regulations and industry standards. Provide technical guidance on complex residential and mixed-use developments. Mentor, develop and grow technical team members. About You Previous experience in a Head of Technical, Technical Director, Senior Technical Manager or similar leadership role. Strong background working for a main contractor delivering residential-led mixed-use developments. Excellent understanding of both pre-construction and project delivery processes. Proven ability to manage and lead technical teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of design management principles. Sound understanding of planning, design and construction processes. Strong knowledge and practical application of the Building Safety Act, Gateway processes and higher-risk building requirements. Experience working with multi-disciplinary consultant teams. Commercial awareness and ability to influence project outcomes. Professional qualification in a construction, engineering, architectural or related discipline would be advantageous. What's On Offer Salary up to £120,000 Attractive benefits package Opportunity to lead a growing technical function Long-term career progression within a successful and growing regional business Exposure to major residential-led mixed-use developments throughout the Midlands A key leadership position with direct influence over project success and business strategy If you are a Head of Technical seeking a leadership role where you can shape technical delivery, influence business performance and lead high-profile residential-led mixed-use developments, we'd like to hear from you.
07/10/2026
Full time
Head of Technical Location: West Midlands Are you a Head of Technical looking to join a growing main contractor delivering some of the UK's most complex residential-led mixed-use developments This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Technical to take ownership of a high-performing technical function, leading teams through both pre-construction and project delivery phases while working closely with Regional Directors to drive business performance. Our client is a well-established main contractor with a strong pipeline of large-scale residential, build-to-rent, regeneration and mixed-use schemes across the Midlands. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Technical to provide strategic leadership, technical governance and operational oversight across multiple projects. The Role As Head of Technical, you will be office-based in the West Midlands, managing and developing a team of Technical Coordinators while ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently. Reporting directly to the Regional Directors, the Head of Technical will play a key role in shaping project delivery strategies, overseeing design management processes and ensuring the technical department supports the successful delivery of the business's residential-led mixed-use portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the regional technical team across multiple projects. Oversee all technical and design management functions from pre-construction through to completion. Provide strategic technical leadership to Regional Directors and senior stakeholders. Review project risks and develop mitigation strategies during bid and pre-construction stages. Manage consultant appointments and external design teams. Ensure effective coordination between technical, commercial, planning, construction and operational teams. Drive programme certainty through robust design management and information flow processes. Support tender submissions and technical input during work-winning activities. Implement best practice procedures and continuous improvement initiatives across the department. Oversee compliance with current legislation, regulations and industry standards. Provide technical guidance on complex residential and mixed-use developments. Mentor, develop and grow technical team members. About You Previous experience in a Head of Technical, Technical Director, Senior Technical Manager or similar leadership role. Strong background working for a main contractor delivering residential-led mixed-use developments. Excellent understanding of both pre-construction and project delivery processes. Proven ability to manage and lead technical teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of design management principles. Sound understanding of planning, design and construction processes. Strong knowledge and practical application of the Building Safety Act, Gateway processes and higher-risk building requirements. Experience working with multi-disciplinary consultant teams. Commercial awareness and ability to influence project outcomes. Professional qualification in a construction, engineering, architectural or related discipline would be advantageous. What's On Offer Salary up to £120,000 Attractive benefits package Opportunity to lead a growing technical function Long-term career progression within a successful and growing regional business Exposure to major residential-led mixed-use developments throughout the Midlands A key leadership position with direct influence over project success and business strategy If you are a Head of Technical seeking a leadership role where you can shape technical delivery, influence business performance and lead high-profile residential-led mixed-use developments, we'd like to hear from you.
Bracken Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Bid Manager for a client that are working on various respected Civils Contractor based in North West London. The client offer clear career progression and a flexible salary plus package depending on experience, the opportunity would suit an individual with the following experience. Previous experience working within the civils sector is preferred Reporting directly to Directors The Bid Manager will be leading a team coordinators. Responsible for the entire bid process including project management of bids. Lead the bid/no bid process, kick off meetings and have regular communication with operations & commercial teams. Enable/Support the leadership team to make informed strategic decisions by capturing accurate and timely market intelligence. Develop and manage strong external relationships with clients and professional consultants. Support Head of Sales on business development activities to include networking events and attendance at industry events & seminars. The role in question will be an office based role with infrequent home working. Please contact Steve Lee on Email: (url removed) or call Mobile: (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
07/10/2026
Full time
Bracken Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Bid Manager for a client that are working on various respected Civils Contractor based in North West London. The client offer clear career progression and a flexible salary plus package depending on experience, the opportunity would suit an individual with the following experience. Previous experience working within the civils sector is preferred Reporting directly to Directors The Bid Manager will be leading a team coordinators. Responsible for the entire bid process including project management of bids. Lead the bid/no bid process, kick off meetings and have regular communication with operations & commercial teams. Enable/Support the leadership team to make informed strategic decisions by capturing accurate and timely market intelligence. Develop and manage strong external relationships with clients and professional consultants. Support Head of Sales on business development activities to include networking events and attendance at industry events & seminars. The role in question will be an office based role with infrequent home working. Please contact Steve Lee on Email: (url removed) or call Mobile: (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Braintree, Essex
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Head of Design Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: /66 Location: Essex Start Date: Oct 2026 onwards Salary: c 100k- 110k (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, pension etc. Company & Project: A prominent main contractor specialising in the Commercial, Defence, Mixed-Use, Education and Science sectors is looking for an experienced Design professional to lead a regional team of 7 across multiple projects. This role involves managing a team of Design Managers, Document Controllers, and Digital Construction staff. The successful candidate will oversee the design process across a range of projects, beginning at the feasibility stage and continuing through to on-site coordination. Previous experience leading the Design through PCSA stage is essential for this opportunity. Duties & Responsibilities: Lead a team of Design Managers through all RIBA stages, bid management, PCSA/2nd Stage, and essential H&S, operational, and commercial reviews. Implement and ensure accountability for Design Management effectiveness and best practice across the entire discipline. Provide functional leadership for design management within the local area. Oversee and manage all Design Management standards and controls. Execute a clear Design Management strategy and approach across all project opportunities and tenders. Promote collaboration between design and cost teams to ensure budget and programme drive positive outcomes. Act as the key point of coordination between design teams, the client, and the on-site delivery team. Maintain a process-driven approach, utilising practical construction knowledge and a keen eye for detail. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ experience as a Design Manager or more senior, for a Main Contractor. Design Coordination on projects in excess of 20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion. Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Safety Act. Previous Roles: Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager OR Lead Design Manager OR Principal Design Manager Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Application Process: If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
03/10/2026
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Head of Design Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: /66 Location: Essex Start Date: Oct 2026 onwards Salary: c 100k- 110k (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, pension etc. Company & Project: A prominent main contractor specialising in the Commercial, Defence, Mixed-Use, Education and Science sectors is looking for an experienced Design professional to lead a regional team of 7 across multiple projects. This role involves managing a team of Design Managers, Document Controllers, and Digital Construction staff. The successful candidate will oversee the design process across a range of projects, beginning at the feasibility stage and continuing through to on-site coordination. Previous experience leading the Design through PCSA stage is essential for this opportunity. Duties & Responsibilities: Lead a team of Design Managers through all RIBA stages, bid management, PCSA/2nd Stage, and essential H&S, operational, and commercial reviews. Implement and ensure accountability for Design Management effectiveness and best practice across the entire discipline. Provide functional leadership for design management within the local area. Oversee and manage all Design Management standards and controls. Execute a clear Design Management strategy and approach across all project opportunities and tenders. Promote collaboration between design and cost teams to ensure budget and programme drive positive outcomes. Act as the key point of coordination between design teams, the client, and the on-site delivery team. Maintain a process-driven approach, utilising practical construction knowledge and a keen eye for detail. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ experience as a Design Manager or more senior, for a Main Contractor. Design Coordination on projects in excess of 20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion. Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Safety Act. Previous Roles: Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager OR Lead Design Manager OR Principal Design Manager Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Application Process: If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission - where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions
01/10/2026
Full time
MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission - where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions
