This role sits within a globally recognised workplace design studio known for creating environments that bring out the best in people. With studios across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, the business combines international scale with a genuinely collaborative, studio-led culture. The European team works closely across London, Amsterdam and Paris, supported by specialists in marketing, bids, brand experience and visualisation. The Role: This position supports the European bid function, working closely with senior members of the business and subject matter experts across multiple international studios. The focus is on producing high-quality, well-crafted bid submissions that reflect a strong design ethos and clear storytelling. The role offers exposure to a wide range of projects and the chance to take increasing ownership of live submissions over time. What you ll be involved in: Coordinating responses to RFIs, PQQs and RFPs alongside senior bid team members Compiling tender documents using a mix of new content and established case studies Editing, refining and quality-checking written submissions to a high standard Managing deadlines across multiple live bids Maintaining and improving the bid library, templates and master files Liaising with designers on visual consistency and senior stakeholders on content Progressing to lead bids independently as confidence and experience grows About you: Experience within a design & build, architecture or construction environment Confident using Adobe InDesign for document production Comfortable with Microsoft Office Familiarity with tender platforms such as SAP Ariba, or keen to learn Strong written English with a clear, professional tone An interest in design, architecture and the built environment Collaborative, approachable and comfortable working across teams Proactive and able to manage your own workload What's on offer: Hybrid working 25 days annual leave Private health and dental care Enhanced parental leave Cycle to work scheme Workplace pension This role suits someone who enjoys shaping compelling narratives, working closely with creative teams, and wants long-term development within a design-led studio.
11/03/2026
Full time
This role sits within a globally recognised workplace design studio known for creating environments that bring out the best in people. With studios across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, the business combines international scale with a genuinely collaborative, studio-led culture. The European team works closely across London, Amsterdam and Paris, supported by specialists in marketing, bids, brand experience and visualisation. The Role: This position supports the European bid function, working closely with senior members of the business and subject matter experts across multiple international studios. The focus is on producing high-quality, well-crafted bid submissions that reflect a strong design ethos and clear storytelling. The role offers exposure to a wide range of projects and the chance to take increasing ownership of live submissions over time. What you ll be involved in: Coordinating responses to RFIs, PQQs and RFPs alongside senior bid team members Compiling tender documents using a mix of new content and established case studies Editing, refining and quality-checking written submissions to a high standard Managing deadlines across multiple live bids Maintaining and improving the bid library, templates and master files Liaising with designers on visual consistency and senior stakeholders on content Progressing to lead bids independently as confidence and experience grows About you: Experience within a design & build, architecture or construction environment Confident using Adobe InDesign for document production Comfortable with Microsoft Office Familiarity with tender platforms such as SAP Ariba, or keen to learn Strong written English with a clear, professional tone An interest in design, architecture and the built environment Collaborative, approachable and comfortable working across teams Proactive and able to manage your own workload What's on offer: Hybrid working 25 days annual leave Private health and dental care Enhanced parental leave Cycle to work scheme Workplace pension This role suits someone who enjoys shaping compelling narratives, working closely with creative teams, and wants long-term development within a design-led studio.
Role: Bid Manager Location: Wigan plus home working Salary: up to 65k plus car allowance and benefits Howells are working with a privately owned residential energy efficiency and decarbonisation contractor that are looking to recruit a Bid Manager to support their work winning team. Bid Manager Job purpose: Take ownership of and lead the researching, development and be responsible for the writing of bid proposals, including collating key data, coordinating with key stakeholders, including estimating and operational leads, managing their contributions, and ensuring completion of written requirements in agreed-upon timeframes. Bid Manager key responsibilities: Managing the bid lifecycles of agreed-upon opportunities, from bid review to writing quality submissions, and managing and coordinating the bid lifecycle, including post-bid activities. Follow the SBS bid management protocols and processes Producing the initial Bid/No Bid for relevant opportunities to inform the decision making process to pursue the opportunity, or not Complete Tender Reviews for approved bids and issue to the relevant team members Arrange Tender Kick-off meetings, and complete storyboarding sessions with relevant bid stakeholders to ensure Support the Senior Bid Coordinator in the completion of more complex SQ and DPS responses Developing relationships with SBS bid contributors, including commercial and operational members, and external partners, such as design partners and consultants, to develop excellent bid responses Capturing commercial and quality feedback to drive improvement. Carry out and document a lessons-learnt exercise following feedback from each bid, driving an environment of continual improvement within our bid responses Support the team in maintaining the bid library to support the ongoing bid function, including taking ownership of subject elements to keep the information up to date Supporting the Senior Bid Coordinator during busy times when required, and covering their bid admin responsibilities (managing the bid mailbox, ensuring tender clarifications/queries are issued and responded to, etc.) when they are on leave Attending a range of networking, procurement, and bidding events, as and when required Working closely with Business Development team to gain market intelligence. Working collaboratively with the team to ensure bids/submissions are uploaded within the required deadlines Gathering market, competitor and client intelligence as needed Apply continuous improvement principles Proactively support team members when required Work collaboratively with other Group departments to share information and collateral where required Bid Manager Knowledge & Skills: Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Total commitment to quality, accuracy and detail Keen eye for detail and proofreading skills Experience of bid management processes and procedures Experience of working on bids in Social Housing, Construction or Facilities management Desirable: Experience in a similar role or within the industry Understanding of procurement, and relevant legislations such as the Procurement Act 2023, Building Safety Act 2022 If you have the above experience or would like to find out more please click to apply or call Gary Sewell on (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
06/03/2026
Full time
Role: Bid Manager Location: Wigan plus home working Salary: up to 65k plus car allowance and benefits Howells are working with a privately owned residential energy efficiency and decarbonisation contractor that are looking to recruit a Bid Manager to support their work winning team. Bid Manager Job purpose: Take ownership of and lead the researching, development and be responsible for the writing of bid proposals, including collating key data, coordinating with key stakeholders, including estimating and operational leads, managing their contributions, and ensuring completion of written requirements in agreed-upon timeframes. Bid Manager key responsibilities: Managing the bid lifecycles of agreed-upon opportunities, from bid review to writing quality submissions, and managing and coordinating the bid lifecycle, including post-bid activities. Follow the SBS bid management protocols and processes Producing the initial Bid/No Bid for relevant opportunities to inform the decision making process to pursue the opportunity, or not Complete Tender Reviews for approved bids and issue to the relevant team members Arrange Tender Kick-off meetings, and complete storyboarding sessions with relevant bid stakeholders to ensure Support the Senior Bid Coordinator in the completion of more complex SQ and DPS responses Developing relationships with SBS bid contributors, including commercial and operational members, and external partners, such as design partners and consultants, to develop excellent bid responses Capturing commercial and quality feedback to drive improvement. Carry out and document a lessons-learnt exercise following feedback from each bid, driving an environment of continual improvement within our bid responses Support the team in maintaining the bid library to support the ongoing bid function, including taking ownership of subject elements to keep the information up to date Supporting the Senior Bid Coordinator during busy times when required, and covering their bid admin responsibilities (managing the bid mailbox, ensuring tender clarifications/queries are issued and responded to, etc.) when they are on leave Attending a range of networking, procurement, and bidding events, as and when required Working closely with Business Development team to gain market intelligence. Working collaboratively with the team to ensure bids/submissions are uploaded within the required deadlines Gathering market, competitor and client intelligence as needed Apply continuous improvement principles Proactively support team members when required Work collaboratively with other Group departments to share information and collateral where required Bid Manager Knowledge & Skills: Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Total commitment to quality, accuracy and detail Keen eye for detail and proofreading skills Experience of bid management processes and procedures Experience of working on bids in Social Housing, Construction or Facilities management Desirable: Experience in a similar role or within the industry Understanding of procurement, and relevant legislations such as the Procurement Act 2023, Building Safety Act 2022 If you have the above experience or would like to find out more please click to apply or call Gary Sewell on (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
The Role: Design Coordinator The Location: Manchester Salary: 45k - 55k plus package - Neg depending on experience Employment: Permanent Role Search is working with a well-established and highly reputable construction company who due to growth is looking for an experienced Design Coordinator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that can offer a secure permanent role, competitive salary and career progression Role Responsible for coordinating the full design process. Based within the Technical Department and the role will interface significantly with other disciplines across the business and within the Technical Department Responsible to the Technical Team Manager/ Senior Design Manager. Deal with the appointment process to ensure high-quality delivery at the outset of a project Liaise with Clients and other Consultants and Professionals Build relationships with consultants to both create healthy working relationships for project delivery and to drive technical excellence across outsourced services. Hold regular value engineering reviews across projects with the Construction Department and Commercial lead. Manage projects design team and their deliverables in line with the Project Managers requirements. Assist with technical and design review input to drive successful buildability, timely delivery and value engineering, where required. Ensure technical resources are managed effectively. Ensure required quality checking/approval procedures are carried out Develop simple, effective technical delivery processes to improve the production of design deliverables to time/cost/quality Assist the Technical Team Manager/ Senior Design Manager to develop the design tea Apply and reinforce design standards across all aspects of design and design management Engaging in value engineering exercises as necessary and appropriate. Liaising with the Bid Team on buildability/alternative methods Perform site checks to manage quality of delivered projects Assisting the rest of the Technical Department in the production of design information, across multiple disciplines Benefits Competitive Salary Company Car or Allowance Bonus Scheme Pension Health Care & More For more infiormation please apply directly and we will be in touch with suitable candidates. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
04/03/2026
Full time
The Role: Design Coordinator The Location: Manchester Salary: 45k - 55k plus package - Neg depending on experience Employment: Permanent Role Search is working with a well-established and highly reputable construction company who due to growth is looking for an experienced Design Coordinator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that can offer a secure permanent role, competitive salary and career progression Role Responsible for coordinating the full design process. Based within the Technical Department and the role will interface significantly with other disciplines across the business and within the Technical Department Responsible to the Technical Team Manager/ Senior Design Manager. Deal with the appointment process to ensure high-quality delivery at the outset of a project Liaise with Clients and other Consultants and Professionals Build relationships with consultants to both create healthy working relationships for project delivery and to drive technical excellence across outsourced services. Hold regular value engineering reviews across projects with the Construction Department and Commercial lead. Manage projects design team and their deliverables in line with the Project Managers requirements. Assist with technical and design review input to drive successful buildability, timely delivery and value engineering, where required. Ensure technical resources are managed effectively. Ensure required quality checking/approval procedures are carried out Develop simple, effective technical delivery processes to improve the production of design deliverables to time/cost/quality Assist the Technical Team Manager/ Senior Design Manager to develop the design tea Apply and reinforce design standards across all aspects of design and design management Engaging in value engineering exercises as necessary and appropriate. Liaising with the Bid Team on buildability/alternative methods Perform site checks to manage quality of delivered projects Assisting the rest of the Technical Department in the production of design information, across multiple disciplines Benefits Competitive Salary Company Car or Allowance Bonus Scheme Pension Health Care & More For more infiormation please apply directly and we will be in touch with suitable candidates. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
City, Birmingham
Marketing Executive (Construction) 30,000- 40,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Birmingham Are you a Marketing Executive or similar looking for a varied and autonomous role where you will play a key part in helping drive business growth within a well-established Construction company known for looking after their staff in a role offering a range of ongoing progression? This company are a well-established Construction company who work on varied and exciting construction projects across a range of industries. Since their establishment 24 years ago they have experienced continual growth and are now diversifying into new areas, due to this growth they are looking for a new Marketing Executive to join their team and help develop the business further. This is a varied role which you will have the autonomy to make your own. You will play a key part of a tight-knit Marketing team working closely with a director and other members of the senior leadership team as you are responsible for leading marketing campaigns, social media projects and brand development. You will also be involved in identifying business development opportunities, bid and tender processes, and expansion to new sectors. This position would suit a Marketing Executive or similar looking to work for a well-established Construction company offering ongoing training and progression opportunities. The Role: Lead digital, social media and physical marketing based campaigns Market research, identifying business opportunities and assisting with growth through bids and tenders Work closely with director and other members of senior leadership team Autonomy to make the role your own and grow a team around you down the line The Person: Marketing Coordinator or similar Looking for to work within the Construction industry Commutable to Birmingham Marketing, Executive, Business Development, Specialist, SEO, LinkedIn, Social Media, Bids, Tenders, Graphic Design, Building, Construction, West Midlands, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Coventry Reference number: BBBH24220 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
03/03/2026
Full time
Marketing Executive (Construction) 30,000- 40,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Birmingham Are you a Marketing Executive or similar looking for a varied and autonomous role where you will play a key part in helping drive business growth within a well-established Construction company known for looking after their staff in a role offering a range of ongoing progression? This company are a well-established Construction company who work on varied and exciting construction projects across a range of industries. Since their establishment 24 years ago they have experienced continual growth and are now diversifying into new areas, due to this growth they are looking for a new Marketing Executive to join their team and help develop the business further. This is a varied role which you will have the autonomy to make your own. You will play a key part of a tight-knit Marketing team working closely with a director and other members of the senior leadership team as you are responsible for leading marketing campaigns, social media projects and brand development. You will also be involved in identifying business development opportunities, bid and tender processes, and expansion to new sectors. This position would suit a Marketing Executive or similar looking to work for a well-established Construction company offering ongoing training and progression opportunities. The Role: Lead digital, social media and physical marketing based campaigns Market research, identifying business opportunities and assisting with growth through bids and tenders Work closely with director and other members of senior leadership team Autonomy to make the role your own and grow a team around you down the line The Person: Marketing Coordinator or similar Looking for to work within the Construction industry Commutable to Birmingham Marketing, Executive, Business Development, Specialist, SEO, LinkedIn, Social Media, Bids, Tenders, Graphic Design, Building, Construction, West Midlands, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Coventry Reference number: BBBH24220 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Regional Contractor West Yorkshire Office-Based (Hybrid Considered) £40k - £45k + Package We re working with a well-established, employee-owned regional construction contractor to recruit a Bid Writer / Marketing & Submissions Coordinator for their growing Business Development team This is not a clerical or admin support role. The successful candidate will take real ownership of bid submissions researching, interviewing internal stakeholders, shaping responses, and driving documents through to completion The role; You ll play a key part in shaping future workload by producing high-quality, compelling submissions across PQQs, tenders and frameworks, while also supporting wider marketing, PR and social media activity Working closely with directors, estimating and operational teams, you ll turn technical and operational insight into clear, persuasive content that reflects the business s values, experience and strengths Key responsibilities; Researching and producing written responses for PQQs, tenders and framework bids Gathering information through interviews with directors, estimators and site teams Owning and driving bid documents from start to submission Producing high-quality, well-designed documents and presentations Supporting LinkedIn content, website updates and case studies Assisting with capability statements, proposals and post-submission requirements Helping communicate quality, safety, sustainability and social value credentials Supporting client, consultant and framework relationships About you; Strong written communication skills able to turn complex information into clear, engaging content Experience in bid writing, marketing or submissions within construction, property or the built environment (preferred) Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and extracting the right information Skilled in document production and presentation software (InDesign or similar highly desirable) Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple deadlines Understanding of construction procurement and frameworks is beneficial, but not essential Curious, confident, and keen to take responsibility rather than wait for instruction What s on offer; Office-based role within a collaborative, supportive team (some flexibility available) Stable, financially secure business with a strong forward workload Clear opportunity to make a visible impact and grow with the company Employee-owned culture with long-term career prospects If you re a bid writer or marketing professional looking for a broader, more influential role within construction where you ll genuinely own submissions rather than just support them, please apply!
27/02/2026
Full time
Regional Contractor West Yorkshire Office-Based (Hybrid Considered) £40k - £45k + Package We re working with a well-established, employee-owned regional construction contractor to recruit a Bid Writer / Marketing & Submissions Coordinator for their growing Business Development team This is not a clerical or admin support role. The successful candidate will take real ownership of bid submissions researching, interviewing internal stakeholders, shaping responses, and driving documents through to completion The role; You ll play a key part in shaping future workload by producing high-quality, compelling submissions across PQQs, tenders and frameworks, while also supporting wider marketing, PR and social media activity Working closely with directors, estimating and operational teams, you ll turn technical and operational insight into clear, persuasive content that reflects the business s values, experience and strengths Key responsibilities; Researching and producing written responses for PQQs, tenders and framework bids Gathering information through interviews with directors, estimators and site teams Owning and driving bid documents from start to submission Producing high-quality, well-designed documents and presentations Supporting LinkedIn content, website updates and case studies Assisting with capability statements, proposals and post-submission requirements Helping communicate quality, safety, sustainability and social value credentials Supporting client, consultant and framework relationships About you; Strong written communication skills able to turn complex information into clear, engaging content Experience in bid writing, marketing or submissions within construction, property or the built environment (preferred) Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and extracting the right information Skilled in document production and presentation software (InDesign or similar highly desirable) Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple deadlines Understanding of construction procurement and frameworks is beneficial, but not essential Curious, confident, and keen to take responsibility rather than wait for instruction What s on offer; Office-based role within a collaborative, supportive team (some flexibility available) Stable, financially secure business with a strong forward workload Clear opportunity to make a visible impact and grow with the company Employee-owned culture with long-term career prospects If you re a bid writer or marketing professional looking for a broader, more influential role within construction where you ll genuinely own submissions rather than just support them, please apply!
Bid Writer Full Time 39.5 Hours Per Week Flexible Working Pattern Salary: Competitive (TBC) Location Northwest About the Company Our client is one of the UK s largest providers of residential retrofit solutions for decarbonisation. Working across social housing and private homes, they manage and deliver large-scale programmes that improve energy efficiency and support the transition to low-carbon technologies. With a strong and growing pipeline of work, they are expanding their Bids & Estimating team and are looking for a talented Bid Writer to play a key role in securing future opportunities. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the full bid lifecycle. You will lead the development of high-quality, compelling tender submissions coordinating input from commercial, operational and external stakeholders ensuring every submission is clear, compliant and delivered on time. This role offers real variety, responsibility and the chance to influence successful outcomes within a growing and purpose-driven organisation. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end bid process from opportunity review through to submission and post-bid feedback. Lead Bid/No Bid assessments to support strategic decision-making. Coordinate and facilitate tender kick-off meetings and storyboard sessions. Write and develop compelling, compliant and persuasive responses. Work closely with commercial, operational and business development teams to gather technical and market intelligence. Maintain and develop bid library content to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement. Capture feedback and lead lessons-learned reviews to strengthen future submissions. Support the Senior Bid Coordinator with complex submissions and provide cover when required. Ensure all submissions are uploaded accurately and within strict deadlines. About You You are a confident and organised bid professional who can manage multiple deadlines without compromising on quality. You enjoy collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and are comfortable challenging and clarifying information to achieve the best possible submission. Essential: Minimum 3 years experience in a bid writing role. Experience bidding within the social housing sector. Strong understanding of bid management processes. Exceptional written communication and proofreading skills. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word formatting. Desirable: Experience within retrofit or construction-related programmes. Marketing background. Knowledge of procurement legislation (e.g. Procurement Act 2023, Building Safety Act 2022). APMP Foundation qualification (or willingness to work towards it). Adobe Creative Suite experience. Personal Attributes Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Resilient and able to perform under pressure. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality. Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels. Proactive, collaborative and focused on continuous improvement. Why Apply? Be part of a growing, high-impact organisation. Play a key role in securing major programmes. Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment. Opportunity for professional development and accreditation.
27/02/2026
Full time
Bid Writer Full Time 39.5 Hours Per Week Flexible Working Pattern Salary: Competitive (TBC) Location Northwest About the Company Our client is one of the UK s largest providers of residential retrofit solutions for decarbonisation. Working across social housing and private homes, they manage and deliver large-scale programmes that improve energy efficiency and support the transition to low-carbon technologies. With a strong and growing pipeline of work, they are expanding their Bids & Estimating team and are looking for a talented Bid Writer to play a key role in securing future opportunities. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the full bid lifecycle. You will lead the development of high-quality, compelling tender submissions coordinating input from commercial, operational and external stakeholders ensuring every submission is clear, compliant and delivered on time. This role offers real variety, responsibility and the chance to influence successful outcomes within a growing and purpose-driven organisation. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end bid process from opportunity review through to submission and post-bid feedback. Lead Bid/No Bid assessments to support strategic decision-making. Coordinate and facilitate tender kick-off meetings and storyboard sessions. Write and develop compelling, compliant and persuasive responses. Work closely with commercial, operational and business development teams to gather technical and market intelligence. Maintain and develop bid library content to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement. Capture feedback and lead lessons-learned reviews to strengthen future submissions. Support the Senior Bid Coordinator with complex submissions and provide cover when required. Ensure all submissions are uploaded accurately and within strict deadlines. About You You are a confident and organised bid professional who can manage multiple deadlines without compromising on quality. You enjoy collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and are comfortable challenging and clarifying information to achieve the best possible submission. Essential: Minimum 3 years experience in a bid writing role. Experience bidding within the social housing sector. Strong understanding of bid management processes. Exceptional written communication and proofreading skills. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word formatting. Desirable: Experience within retrofit or construction-related programmes. Marketing background. Knowledge of procurement legislation (e.g. Procurement Act 2023, Building Safety Act 2022). APMP Foundation qualification (or willingness to work towards it). Adobe Creative Suite experience. Personal Attributes Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Resilient and able to perform under pressure. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality. Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels. Proactive, collaborative and focused on continuous improvement. Why Apply? Be part of a growing, high-impact organisation. Play a key role in securing major programmes. Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment. Opportunity for professional development and accreditation.
Senior Design Manager Location: Vancouver or Toronto Summary Reporting to the Design Director, the Design Manager is responsible for contributing to the development of the Design team while ensuring procedures and best practices are followed. The incumbent manages and provides input into the design process with respect to initial strategy and developing the overarching design philosophy and is accountable for ensuring the Design team is meeting compliance and contractual obligations, as well as identifying, managing, and mitigating risk. This includes meeting with the owner or other stakeholders to advance the design in compliance with the contract requirements and chairing the meetings with the Design team and the owner, guiding the process to ensure that the clients needs are met and the designers are delivering a minimally-complaint, cost-effective solution. The incumbent is responsible for management of Design Specialists and Design Coordinators on multiple projects, as well as for management of the project. The incumbent also manages the ESDC (Engineering Services During Construction) process during project execution. Essential Functions Ensure that design policies and procedures are followed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the design policy and procedures. Ensure the team is meeting the compliance and contractual obligations and notify the team of any risks. Monitor ongoing design efforts to ensure minimal compliance and most cost-effective design. Manage the time of the direct reports. Interface with other members of the Bid team or Project Execution team to ensure design effort is coordinated with all other efforts. Ensure the Design team is meeting all contractual obligations. Monitor for minimal compliance, including area checks, efficiency of the layout (corridors, electrical), and gross up factors. Monitor clash-detection processes for design and ensure deliverables are submitted on time both to us and to the client. Meet and ensure the quality of the design documents. Audit the design documents against requirements, ensuring they are complete and meet quality standards. Notify the Commercial team of any contract variances to the performance specifications and variances to the original budget. Contribute to the Design Management of a project. Provide support to the Project Director / Manager and the Project Execution team as required. Follow the (GMS) for preconstruction activities and the Design Management Plan for project execution, ensuring compliance. Ensure noncompliance issues are tracked and provided to the Commercial team. Ensure all the Design team is meeting their deliverables on the dates set. Ensure that the architects deliverables meet the definition of that phase of drawings. Ensure the quality control plan is followed by the Design team. Work collaboratively with the Construction team to ensure constructability concerns are addressed. Ensure contractual obligations are met. Minimize changes to the designers and maintain efficiency in the planning process. Ensure proper management of design risk. Ensure performance specifications are met. Manage the number of hours of the team. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, design consultants, and other stakeholders. Negotiate with clients to resolve issues as they arise. Manage expectations, educating others on the design process and communicating the highly technical design elements to all levels and understanding. Build rapport with the user group members / client representative. Education, Experience and Knowledge Degree in Architecture or Engineering or related degree or diploma. LEED, PMP, and P. Eng designations are assets. 15 + years of construction related experience. Minimum 5 years working as a Design Manager on design build projects of similar types. Experience working on Level 3 projects at a minimum. Experience managing at least 2-3 people. Experience with projects in the relevant division. Experience working for a design builder on design build procurement methods. Strong negotiating skills. Proficiency using MS Office Suite and BIM software tools. Working knowledge of Navisworks (3D and 4D) and REVIT (extract data, open models). Experience with ACONEX and Revizto (Visual collaboration tool) is an asset. Working Conditions This role is primarily office- or site-based, however significant travel may be required. This role has the potential for overtime, as well as weekend and shift work. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
26/02/2026
Full time
Senior Design Manager Location: Vancouver or Toronto Summary Reporting to the Design Director, the Design Manager is responsible for contributing to the development of the Design team while ensuring procedures and best practices are followed. The incumbent manages and provides input into the design process with respect to initial strategy and developing the overarching design philosophy and is accountable for ensuring the Design team is meeting compliance and contractual obligations, as well as identifying, managing, and mitigating risk. This includes meeting with the owner or other stakeholders to advance the design in compliance with the contract requirements and chairing the meetings with the Design team and the owner, guiding the process to ensure that the clients needs are met and the designers are delivering a minimally-complaint, cost-effective solution. The incumbent is responsible for management of Design Specialists and Design Coordinators on multiple projects, as well as for management of the project. The incumbent also manages the ESDC (Engineering Services During Construction) process during project execution. Essential Functions Ensure that design policies and procedures are followed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the design policy and procedures. Ensure the team is meeting the compliance and contractual obligations and notify the team of any risks. Monitor ongoing design efforts to ensure minimal compliance and most cost-effective design. Manage the time of the direct reports. Interface with other members of the Bid team or Project Execution team to ensure design effort is coordinated with all other efforts. Ensure the Design team is meeting all contractual obligations. Monitor for minimal compliance, including area checks, efficiency of the layout (corridors, electrical), and gross up factors. Monitor clash-detection processes for design and ensure deliverables are submitted on time both to us and to the client. Meet and ensure the quality of the design documents. Audit the design documents against requirements, ensuring they are complete and meet quality standards. Notify the Commercial team of any contract variances to the performance specifications and variances to the original budget. Contribute to the Design Management of a project. Provide support to the Project Director / Manager and the Project Execution team as required. Follow the (GMS) for preconstruction activities and the Design Management Plan for project execution, ensuring compliance. Ensure noncompliance issues are tracked and provided to the Commercial team. Ensure all the Design team is meeting their deliverables on the dates set. Ensure that the architects deliverables meet the definition of that phase of drawings. Ensure the quality control plan is followed by the Design team. Work collaboratively with the Construction team to ensure constructability concerns are addressed. Ensure contractual obligations are met. Minimize changes to the designers and maintain efficiency in the planning process. Ensure proper management of design risk. Ensure performance specifications are met. Manage the number of hours of the team. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, design consultants, and other stakeholders. Negotiate with clients to resolve issues as they arise. Manage expectations, educating others on the design process and communicating the highly technical design elements to all levels and understanding. Build rapport with the user group members / client representative. Education, Experience and Knowledge Degree in Architecture or Engineering or related degree or diploma. LEED, PMP, and P. Eng designations are assets. 15 + years of construction related experience. Minimum 5 years working as a Design Manager on design build projects of similar types. Experience working on Level 3 projects at a minimum. Experience managing at least 2-3 people. Experience with projects in the relevant division. Experience working for a design builder on design build procurement methods. Strong negotiating skills. Proficiency using MS Office Suite and BIM software tools. Working knowledge of Navisworks (3D and 4D) and REVIT (extract data, open models). Experience with ACONEX and Revizto (Visual collaboration tool) is an asset. Working Conditions This role is primarily office- or site-based, however significant travel may be required. This role has the potential for overtime, as well as weekend and shift work. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
An award winning Kent main contractor (Inc. Best use of BIM) is looking to develop its team by recruiting a Design Manager (could be a Design Coordinator looking to step up) who is looking to develop their career. Key responsibilities for our Design Manager: Preconstruction You will be a part of the bid team supporting the development of tenders for projects that you will go onto be the Design Manager for. Delivery Identifying design opportunities as well as potential problems and then coordinating and developing the solution. Commercially aware Working with the QS to turn a profit Team coordination As well as your technical experience this role is also about taking a leading role in coordinating the various parties involved in the project to deliver the best possible design for the client, for the business and for the supply chain. Manage the process Ensure records are maintained The ideal, but not essential, experience we are looking for in our new Design Manager: Worked for a main contractor on projects from £5M to £20M Worked on new build & refurbishment projects Worked on a range of projects. EG: schools, commercial, leisure, luxury housing 3+ years experience Passion for construction Willingness to learn and improve In return our new Design Manager will receive: Market leading salary reviewed annually to make sure it stays that way Profit share Paid 11 out of 12 years. First £3,600 tax free Car allowance plus mileage 26 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday Pension Flexible working policy Life assurance Annual development review Training 80% of all staff are chartered and fees paid for Career path They are expanding & are looking for people to become a Senior Design Manager leading a team of design managers/ design coordinators. The Company Established over 50 years ago this family focussed main contractor prides itself on teamwork, both within the company as well as with clients and the supply chain. Highlights Staff turn over rate of just 1.8%PA They have a track record of looking after staff, delivering on their promises and promoting from within Investors in people Platinum Constructing Excellence - Integration & Collaborative working award RICS Best use of BIM award 10 NFB awards including Contractor of the Year They have established a KTP or Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Kent to monitor the performance of their buildings from both a utilities/ carbon footprint point of view and from the point of view of the people using the building. IE: do exam results improve or does staff productivity improve. This then feeds back into the design phase of the next project in order to give clients even better design and better value for money. It is an innovative place it is to work. People are well looked after, well paid and if you re looking to progress your career as a Design Manager then send me your CV and let s have a chat.
25/02/2026
Full time
An award winning Kent main contractor (Inc. Best use of BIM) is looking to develop its team by recruiting a Design Manager (could be a Design Coordinator looking to step up) who is looking to develop their career. Key responsibilities for our Design Manager: Preconstruction You will be a part of the bid team supporting the development of tenders for projects that you will go onto be the Design Manager for. Delivery Identifying design opportunities as well as potential problems and then coordinating and developing the solution. Commercially aware Working with the QS to turn a profit Team coordination As well as your technical experience this role is also about taking a leading role in coordinating the various parties involved in the project to deliver the best possible design for the client, for the business and for the supply chain. Manage the process Ensure records are maintained The ideal, but not essential, experience we are looking for in our new Design Manager: Worked for a main contractor on projects from £5M to £20M Worked on new build & refurbishment projects Worked on a range of projects. EG: schools, commercial, leisure, luxury housing 3+ years experience Passion for construction Willingness to learn and improve In return our new Design Manager will receive: Market leading salary reviewed annually to make sure it stays that way Profit share Paid 11 out of 12 years. First £3,600 tax free Car allowance plus mileage 26 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday Pension Flexible working policy Life assurance Annual development review Training 80% of all staff are chartered and fees paid for Career path They are expanding & are looking for people to become a Senior Design Manager leading a team of design managers/ design coordinators. The Company Established over 50 years ago this family focussed main contractor prides itself on teamwork, both within the company as well as with clients and the supply chain. Highlights Staff turn over rate of just 1.8%PA They have a track record of looking after staff, delivering on their promises and promoting from within Investors in people Platinum Constructing Excellence - Integration & Collaborative working award RICS Best use of BIM award 10 NFB awards including Contractor of the Year They have established a KTP or Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Kent to monitor the performance of their buildings from both a utilities/ carbon footprint point of view and from the point of view of the people using the building. IE: do exam results improve or does staff productivity improve. This then feeds back into the design phase of the next project in order to give clients even better design and better value for money. It is an innovative place it is to work. People are well looked after, well paid and if you re looking to progress your career as a Design Manager then send me your CV and let s have a chat.
Bid/ proposal writer DFE Exciting new opportunity for a bid/proposal coordinator . Working with a Tier 1 main contractor with a 1 billion turnover that have 20+ years' experience in the construction industry. About the role of Bid/proposal writer We are a Tier 1 contactor that works within many sectors such as cut & carve, New Build , Education, Health & residential and more. We have a 1 billion+ turnover with a new frameworks division. The new frameworks division have won an 8 year framework with projects such as DFE , Healthcare & defence with a value from 15 mill up to 100 mill+. We are looking for someone who has previously worked in a Bid /Proposals role with experience working for a main contactor in built environment. We are also looking for someone with the 'can do' culture that is hard working, resilient and pro-active. They will be reporting to the Head of Bids which has lots of experience. This role will play a critical role in the pre-con and commercial teams. Responsibilities for Bid/proposal writer List key parts of the role here, what the candidate is expected to do. Don't waste time/space telling a QS what a QS does, chances are, they already know! Writing and editing tender content ,creating clear and compelling responses for PQQs. Help win Multi-million pound projects as every bid you work on could secure a major new hospital or residential scheme etc. Working with senior leaders such as directors ,estimators, project managers & design teams. Will be working in a high- energy and fast paced environment.# Will be working on a variety of projects as the role doesn't specify on one. Requirements for Bid/proposal writer Must have worked under either or a Bid/Proposals Coordinator , Bid/Proposals Writer , Bid /Proposals manager role Experience working on a main contractor built environment Experience with Tier1 or larger Tier2 contractors Must have a construction related degree What we offer for Bid/proposal writer Negotiable salary Travel /car allowance Bonus scheme Hybrid working Private healthcare/dental Life insurance Further qualifications/courses Enhanced maternity/paternity etc. Socials Yearly pay reviews 26 days AL+BH+Purchase scheme If you want to hear more about this Bid/proposal writer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arabella Thorne in our London office on mobile number .
20/02/2026
Full time
Bid/ proposal writer DFE Exciting new opportunity for a bid/proposal coordinator . Working with a Tier 1 main contractor with a 1 billion turnover that have 20+ years' experience in the construction industry. About the role of Bid/proposal writer We are a Tier 1 contactor that works within many sectors such as cut & carve, New Build , Education, Health & residential and more. We have a 1 billion+ turnover with a new frameworks division. The new frameworks division have won an 8 year framework with projects such as DFE , Healthcare & defence with a value from 15 mill up to 100 mill+. We are looking for someone who has previously worked in a Bid /Proposals role with experience working for a main contactor in built environment. We are also looking for someone with the 'can do' culture that is hard working, resilient and pro-active. They will be reporting to the Head of Bids which has lots of experience. This role will play a critical role in the pre-con and commercial teams. Responsibilities for Bid/proposal writer List key parts of the role here, what the candidate is expected to do. Don't waste time/space telling a QS what a QS does, chances are, they already know! Writing and editing tender content ,creating clear and compelling responses for PQQs. Help win Multi-million pound projects as every bid you work on could secure a major new hospital or residential scheme etc. Working with senior leaders such as directors ,estimators, project managers & design teams. Will be working in a high- energy and fast paced environment.# Will be working on a variety of projects as the role doesn't specify on one. Requirements for Bid/proposal writer Must have worked under either or a Bid/Proposals Coordinator , Bid/Proposals Writer , Bid /Proposals manager role Experience working on a main contractor built environment Experience with Tier1 or larger Tier2 contractors Must have a construction related degree What we offer for Bid/proposal writer Negotiable salary Travel /car allowance Bonus scheme Hybrid working Private healthcare/dental Life insurance Further qualifications/courses Enhanced maternity/paternity etc. Socials Yearly pay reviews 26 days AL+BH+Purchase scheme If you want to hear more about this Bid/proposal writer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arabella Thorne in our London office on mobile number .
Bid Lead Leading Specialist Engineering Contractor Based full time in central London Are you an experienced professional with a civil engineering background (project engineer/project management route), looking for a Bid Lead role with a contractor firmly in growth mode? This contractor takes on complex engineering projects excusively in central London: Enabling works, deep basements, intricate cut & carve elements, piling, groundworks, RC works typically with values up to £80m. As they continue to grow, they re looking for a senior figure with a strong engineering background to lead their bid efforts, shaping the future of the company s project delivery. Crucially, not just a Bid Coordinator/Manager, an individual who has the experience to be able to input critical technical/engineering content as well. Key Responsibilities : Lead the Bid Process: Take charge of the entire tender process, managing everything from the initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are met. Develop Winning Proposals: Lead the creation of compelling, tailored bids that highlight the company s strengths and differentiate it in competitive markets. Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the preconstruction, technical, commercial, and operations teams to gather relevant information and ensure that all submissions are complete and accurate. Internal Stakeholder Management: Lead internal meetings and liaise with senior stakeholders to ensure all bid requirements are clearly understood and met. Maintain and Improve Bid Procedures: Support the Preconstruction Director in refining bid processes, ensuring continuous improvement in efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency. Mentor and Develop Bid Team: Provide guidance and leadership to junior members of the bid team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. About You: Engineering Background: You have come through an engineering or project management route, ideally with a degree in civil engineering or a related field, and possess strong technical expertise within the construction or civil engineering industry. Project Engineer/Manager: you've worked on enginering projects in London and possess a genuine understanding of complex engineering methodology and sequencing Attention to Detail and Strategic Thinking: You have an eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all documentation, while also being able to think strategically to meet client needs and company objectives. Proactive and Results-Oriented: You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and are always focused on delivering winning outcomes. This represents a brilliant opportunity for a Project Engineer/Manager, who has a desire to move into a bid lead role full-time, and join a genuine market leader as they navigate further growth. Salary £90k to £100k + bens.
18/02/2026
Full time
Bid Lead Leading Specialist Engineering Contractor Based full time in central London Are you an experienced professional with a civil engineering background (project engineer/project management route), looking for a Bid Lead role with a contractor firmly in growth mode? This contractor takes on complex engineering projects excusively in central London: Enabling works, deep basements, intricate cut & carve elements, piling, groundworks, RC works typically with values up to £80m. As they continue to grow, they re looking for a senior figure with a strong engineering background to lead their bid efforts, shaping the future of the company s project delivery. Crucially, not just a Bid Coordinator/Manager, an individual who has the experience to be able to input critical technical/engineering content as well. Key Responsibilities : Lead the Bid Process: Take charge of the entire tender process, managing everything from the initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are met. Develop Winning Proposals: Lead the creation of compelling, tailored bids that highlight the company s strengths and differentiate it in competitive markets. Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the preconstruction, technical, commercial, and operations teams to gather relevant information and ensure that all submissions are complete and accurate. Internal Stakeholder Management: Lead internal meetings and liaise with senior stakeholders to ensure all bid requirements are clearly understood and met. Maintain and Improve Bid Procedures: Support the Preconstruction Director in refining bid processes, ensuring continuous improvement in efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency. Mentor and Develop Bid Team: Provide guidance and leadership to junior members of the bid team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. About You: Engineering Background: You have come through an engineering or project management route, ideally with a degree in civil engineering or a related field, and possess strong technical expertise within the construction or civil engineering industry. Project Engineer/Manager: you've worked on enginering projects in London and possess a genuine understanding of complex engineering methodology and sequencing Attention to Detail and Strategic Thinking: You have an eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all documentation, while also being able to think strategically to meet client needs and company objectives. Proactive and Results-Oriented: You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and are always focused on delivering winning outcomes. This represents a brilliant opportunity for a Project Engineer/Manager, who has a desire to move into a bid lead role full-time, and join a genuine market leader as they navigate further growth. Salary £90k to £100k + bens.
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Colchester, Essex
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 75k- 85k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on new tenders in addition to managing projects through the PCSA stage to full contract award. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their team. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all techincal disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working in pre-construction as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Manager 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.
16/02/2026
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 75k- 85k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on new tenders in addition to managing projects through the PCSA stage to full contract award. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their team. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all techincal disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working in pre-construction as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Manager 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.
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridgeshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 85k- 90k + car allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An industry-leading, award-winning Main Contractor is looking to further strengthen its pre-construction team following a period of sustained success and a surging project pipeline. Known for high employee satisfaction and a diverse portfolio: spanning Life Sciences, Healthcare, Commercial, Education and Residential, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager. This position will play a pivotal role in the locally based Pre-Construction team, requiring a professional who can lead competitive tenders and navigate projects seamlessly through the PCSA stage to final contract award. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all technical disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working as a Bid Manager or from a pre-construction background as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Bid Manager 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.
14/02/2026
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridgeshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 85k- 90k + car allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An industry-leading, award-winning Main Contractor is looking to further strengthen its pre-construction team following a period of sustained success and a surging project pipeline. Known for high employee satisfaction and a diverse portfolio: spanning Life Sciences, Healthcare, Commercial, Education and Residential, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager. This position will play a pivotal role in the locally based Pre-Construction team, requiring a professional who can lead competitive tenders and navigate projects seamlessly through the PCSA stage to final contract award. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all technical disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working as a Bid Manager or from a pre-construction background as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Bid Manager 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.
Linear Recruitment are currently partnering with a well-established social housing contractor as they search for a Bid Writer to join their growing team. As a Bid Writer, you will lead the research, development, and production of bid proposals, coordinating inputs from estimating and operational teams and ensuring all submissions are completed to deadline. Responsibilities: Manage the full bid lifecycle for agreed opportunities, from initial bid review through to the production of high-quality submissions, including coordination of all bid activities and post-bid actions. Complete tender reviews for approved bids and issue them to the relevant team members. Support the Senior Bid Coordinator in the completion of complex SQ and DPS responses. Capture commercial and quality feedback to drive improvement, conducting and documenting lessons-learnt reviews following each bid to support continual improvement in bid responses. Requirements: Degree educated or a minimum of 3 years in a Bid Writer role. Experience of bid management processes and procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. How to Apply: Please submit an up to date copy of your CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
12/02/2026
Full time
Linear Recruitment are currently partnering with a well-established social housing contractor as they search for a Bid Writer to join their growing team. As a Bid Writer, you will lead the research, development, and production of bid proposals, coordinating inputs from estimating and operational teams and ensuring all submissions are completed to deadline. Responsibilities: Manage the full bid lifecycle for agreed opportunities, from initial bid review through to the production of high-quality submissions, including coordination of all bid activities and post-bid actions. Complete tender reviews for approved bids and issue them to the relevant team members. Support the Senior Bid Coordinator in the completion of complex SQ and DPS responses. Capture commercial and quality feedback to drive improvement, conducting and documenting lessons-learnt reviews following each bid to support continual improvement in bid responses. Requirements: Degree educated or a minimum of 3 years in a Bid Writer role. Experience of bid management processes and procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. How to Apply: Please submit an up to date copy of your CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
Exciting Bid Coordinator opportunity to work for a top 20 UK ranked, global top 100 ranked leading design practice with a clear purpose of enriching lives through the built environment.
This client embrace diversity and believe their people are the foundation of their culture. Staff are encouraged to think creatively with entrepreneurial spirit and teams work collaboratively to achieve both personal and company goals whilst striving to always do things better. They are a flexible and agile business who support and encourage progression at all levels.
As part of the Bid team this role will report to the Senior Bid Coordinator/ Bid Manager and take responsibility for the smooth delivery of the global bid process. This means not only will you support UK bids but have the opportunity to be involved with global bidding which include Singapore and New York as well as closer to home in Scotland and Amsterdam. The team deliver highly competitive, concise and compelling responses to both public and private sector bids and RFP's. Working with the senior team and sector leads to assess and evaluate opportunities and assist in the delivery of the business development strategy.
Day to day but not limited to:
Manage and coordinate production of professional bids, submissions and RFP's
Working with senior team to respond to specific requirements
Circulate schedules keeping the team up to date with progress and submission criteria
Seek out and distribute leads to sector heads
Organise and chair kick off meetings
Working alongside the Bid team to support and ensure the smooth delivery of the bid strategy
Gaining feedback on bids and run post completion reviews to ensure continuous improvement
Supporting in updating bid library and staff resumesAs an individual you are a confident communicator both written and verbally with the ability to liase at all levels. You are competent with IT systems in particular and essential to this role InDesign, Adobe, PowerPoint and Photoshop. You have the ability to work as a part of a close-knit team with experience working to tight deadlines and in a similar role, ideally within the construction industry.
If you are focused, client driven and determined to deliver results looking to work for a global architecture practice with a background in bidding, apply now for an immediate response
15/09/2022
Permanent
Exciting Bid Coordinator opportunity to work for a top 20 UK ranked, global top 100 ranked leading design practice with a clear purpose of enriching lives through the built environment.
This client embrace diversity and believe their people are the foundation of their culture. Staff are encouraged to think creatively with entrepreneurial spirit and teams work collaboratively to achieve both personal and company goals whilst striving to always do things better. They are a flexible and agile business who support and encourage progression at all levels.
As part of the Bid team this role will report to the Senior Bid Coordinator/ Bid Manager and take responsibility for the smooth delivery of the global bid process. This means not only will you support UK bids but have the opportunity to be involved with global bidding which include Singapore and New York as well as closer to home in Scotland and Amsterdam. The team deliver highly competitive, concise and compelling responses to both public and private sector bids and RFP's. Working with the senior team and sector leads to assess and evaluate opportunities and assist in the delivery of the business development strategy.
Day to day but not limited to:
Manage and coordinate production of professional bids, submissions and RFP's
Working with senior team to respond to specific requirements
Circulate schedules keeping the team up to date with progress and submission criteria
Seek out and distribute leads to sector heads
Organise and chair kick off meetings
Working alongside the Bid team to support and ensure the smooth delivery of the bid strategy
Gaining feedback on bids and run post completion reviews to ensure continuous improvement
Supporting in updating bid library and staff resumesAs an individual you are a confident communicator both written and verbally with the ability to liase at all levels. You are competent with IT systems in particular and essential to this role InDesign, Adobe, PowerPoint and Photoshop. You have the ability to work as a part of a close-knit team with experience working to tight deadlines and in a similar role, ideally within the construction industry.
If you are focused, client driven and determined to deliver results looking to work for a global architecture practice with a background in bidding, apply now for an immediate response
Here at Randstad, we are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a leading housebuilder in Tonbridge, Kent. This role is working for an industry leading developer.
On offer is a base salary of up to £65,000.
Duties include:
Involvember with a project from land bid or tender
Providing construction technical guidance and co-ordination through to the pre-construction design and technical management functions
Manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping on developments
Manage the work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for example project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and suppliers/contractors
Assist the Senior Technical Manager/Technical Director in the selection and appointment of external design consultants
Manage the technical design process of a project through planning stage to practical completionRequirements:
Experience working for a housebuilder or professional practice as Senior Technical Coordinator role or similar
An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management including; client, professional practices and site operators
An understanding of the construction process involving JCT Forms of Contract.
Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
15/09/2022
Permanent
Here at Randstad, we are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a leading housebuilder in Tonbridge, Kent. This role is working for an industry leading developer.
On offer is a base salary of up to £65,000.
Duties include:
Involvember with a project from land bid or tender
Providing construction technical guidance and co-ordination through to the pre-construction design and technical management functions
Manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping on developments
Manage the work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for example project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and suppliers/contractors
Assist the Senior Technical Manager/Technical Director in the selection and appointment of external design consultants
Manage the technical design process of a project through planning stage to practical completionRequirements:
Experience working for a housebuilder or professional practice as Senior Technical Coordinator role or similar
An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management including; client, professional practices and site operators
An understanding of the construction process involving JCT Forms of Contract.
Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Exciting Bid Coordinator opportunity to work for a top 20 UK ranked, global top 100 ranked leading design practice with a clear purpose of enriching lives through the built environment.
This client embrace diversity and believe their people are the foundation of their culture. Staff are encouraged to think creatively with entrepreneurial spirit and teams work collaboratively to achieve both personal and company goals whilst striving to always do things better. They are a flexible and agile business who support and encourage progression at all levels.
As part of the Bid team this role will report to the Senior Bid Coordinator/ Bid Manager and take responsibility for the smooth delivery of the global bid process. This means not only will you support UK bids but have the opportunity to be involved with global bidding which include Singapore and New York as well as closer to home in Scotland and Amsterdam. The team deliver highly competitive, concise and compelling responses to both public and private sector bids and RFP's. Working with the senior team and sector leads to assess and evaluate opportunities and assist in the delivery of the business development strategy.
Day to day but not limited to:
Manage and coordinate production of professional bids, submissions and RFP's
Working with senior team to respond to specific requirements
Circulate schedules keeping the team up to date with progress and submission criteria
Seek out and distribute leads to sector heads
Organise and chair kick off meetings
Working alongside the Bid team to support and ensure the smooth delivery of the bid strategy
Gaining feedback on bids and run post completion reviews to ensure continuous improvement
Supporting in updating bid library and staff resumesAs an individual you are a confident communicator both written and verbally with the ability to liase at all levels. You are competent with IT systems in particular and essential to this role InDesign, Adobe, PowerPoint and Photoshop. You have the ability to work as a part of a close-knit team with experience working to tight deadlines and in a similar role, ideally within the construction industry.
If you are focused, client driven and determined to deliver results looking to work for a global architecture practice with a background in bidding, apply now for an immediate response
15/09/2022
Permanent
Exciting Bid Coordinator opportunity to work for a top 20 UK ranked, global top 100 ranked leading design practice with a clear purpose of enriching lives through the built environment.
This client embrace diversity and believe their people are the foundation of their culture. Staff are encouraged to think creatively with entrepreneurial spirit and teams work collaboratively to achieve both personal and company goals whilst striving to always do things better. They are a flexible and agile business who support and encourage progression at all levels.
As part of the Bid team this role will report to the Senior Bid Coordinator/ Bid Manager and take responsibility for the smooth delivery of the global bid process. This means not only will you support UK bids but have the opportunity to be involved with global bidding which include Singapore and New York as well as closer to home in Scotland and Amsterdam. The team deliver highly competitive, concise and compelling responses to both public and private sector bids and RFP's. Working with the senior team and sector leads to assess and evaluate opportunities and assist in the delivery of the business development strategy.
Day to day but not limited to:
Manage and coordinate production of professional bids, submissions and RFP's
Working with senior team to respond to specific requirements
Circulate schedules keeping the team up to date with progress and submission criteria
Seek out and distribute leads to sector heads
Organise and chair kick off meetings
Working alongside the Bid team to support and ensure the smooth delivery of the bid strategy
Gaining feedback on bids and run post completion reviews to ensure continuous improvement
Supporting in updating bid library and staff resumesAs an individual you are a confident communicator both written and verbally with the ability to liase at all levels. You are competent with IT systems in particular and essential to this role InDesign, Adobe, PowerPoint and Photoshop. You have the ability to work as a part of a close-knit team with experience working to tight deadlines and in a similar role, ideally within the construction industry.
If you are focused, client driven and determined to deliver results looking to work for a global architecture practice with a background in bidding, apply now for an immediate response
Here at Randstad, we are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a leading housebuilder in Tonbridge, Kent. This role is working for an industry leading developer.
On offer is a base salary of up to £65,000.
Duties include:
Involvember with a project from land bid or tender
Providing construction technical guidance and co-ordination through to the pre-construction design and technical management functions
Manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping on developments
Manage the work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for example project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and suppliers/contractors
Assist the Senior Technical Manager/Technical Director in the selection and appointment of external design consultants
Manage the technical design process of a project through planning stage to practical completionRequirements:
Experience working for a housebuilder or professional practice as Senior Technical Coordinator role or similar
An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management including; client, professional practices and site operators
An understanding of the construction process involving JCT Forms of Contract.
Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
15/09/2022
Permanent
Here at Randstad, we are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a leading housebuilder in Tonbridge, Kent. This role is working for an industry leading developer.
On offer is a base salary of up to £65,000.
Duties include:
Involvember with a project from land bid or tender
Providing construction technical guidance and co-ordination through to the pre-construction design and technical management functions
Manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping on developments
Manage the work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for example project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and suppliers/contractors
Assist the Senior Technical Manager/Technical Director in the selection and appointment of external design consultants
Manage the technical design process of a project through planning stage to practical completionRequirements:
Experience working for a housebuilder or professional practice as Senior Technical Coordinator role or similar
An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management including; client, professional practices and site operators
An understanding of the construction process involving JCT Forms of Contract.
Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Superb opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading main contractors working on landmark construction schemes in the South West!
Due to an increase in workload, this well established company is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Design Coordinator to join their vibrant and professional team.
Involved initially in a number of important public sector projects in Devon, you will be required to work on schemes and offer support to the Senior Design Managers from bid stage through to construction, liaising with clients, site and design teams, ensuring effective flow of information and successfully meeting clients requirements within timescale, quality and budget.
Having gained previous experience within a design co-ordination and happy to travel to attend site visits and meetings, the ideal candidate will have;
A proven track record in the construction industry
Sound understanding of construction design, methods, processes and building legislation
A team player with the enthusiasm and confidence to be key in the construction process
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
You should hold a relevant construction qualification at HNC level or equivalent in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or Architecture
The company are well known for delivering high quality, successful schemes in a wide range of sectors enjoying high levels of repeat business. With their low staff turnover, they are able to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package with plenty of opportunities for further professional development
09/09/2020
Permanent
Superb opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading main contractors working on landmark construction schemes in the South West!
Due to an increase in workload, this well established company is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Design Coordinator to join their vibrant and professional team.
Involved initially in a number of important public sector projects in Devon, you will be required to work on schemes and offer support to the Senior Design Managers from bid stage through to construction, liaising with clients, site and design teams, ensuring effective flow of information and successfully meeting clients requirements within timescale, quality and budget.
Having gained previous experience within a design co-ordination and happy to travel to attend site visits and meetings, the ideal candidate will have;
A proven track record in the construction industry
Sound understanding of construction design, methods, processes and building legislation
A team player with the enthusiasm and confidence to be key in the construction process
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
You should hold a relevant construction qualification at HNC level or equivalent in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or Architecture
The company are well known for delivering high quality, successful schemes in a wide range of sectors enjoying high levels of repeat business. With their low staff turnover, they are able to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package with plenty of opportunities for further professional development
Reporting to the Divisional Director, as Mechanical Building Services Estimator you will be required to enable further growth of their highly successful team. You will be responsible for the production of detailed tender bids, attending mid & post tender meetings and post tender control. You will be expected to interface with both their existing and prospective clients.
You will possess the following attributes;
Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of building services.
Wide supplier and sub-contractor knowledge.
Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound.
Flexible in approach to "dead lines".
Computer literate with experience of "Estimation" software.
Willing and able to work as part of a team with the necessary skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment.
Please contact me directly for more information.
As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services from Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer, Electrical Building Services Engineer, Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer, CAD draughtsman, CAD coordinator , Building Services Estimators and Building services Project Managers.
For the latest "Building Services" opportunities in your area contact Ian Davies at Fawkes and Reece London
07/08/2020
Permanent
Reporting to the Divisional Director, as Mechanical Building Services Estimator you will be required to enable further growth of their highly successful team. You will be responsible for the production of detailed tender bids, attending mid & post tender meetings and post tender control. You will be expected to interface with both their existing and prospective clients.
You will possess the following attributes;
Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of building services.
Wide supplier and sub-contractor knowledge.
Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound.
Flexible in approach to "dead lines".
Computer literate with experience of "Estimation" software.
Willing and able to work as part of a team with the necessary skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment.
Please contact me directly for more information.
As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services from Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer, Electrical Building Services Engineer, Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer, CAD draughtsman, CAD coordinator , Building Services Estimators and Building services Project Managers.
For the latest "Building Services" opportunities in your area contact Ian Davies at Fawkes and Reece London
Project Management Staff
Ireland - Nationwide
€Neg + Package
Ireland's Call!
Thinking of returning to work in Ireland, looking for a move to Dublin?
A welcome upturn in construction activity has generated several vacancies in the commercial, residential, medical, industrial, pharmaceutical, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical sectors. Clients include main contractors, developers and project management companies on projects from €5m to in excess of €200m in traditional and PPP type forms.
Where / When?
By appointment we are meeting candidates to inform you of the current opportunities in the Dublin area, we are available at:
ICDS HQ, Fitzwilliam St Upper, Dublin 2.
ICDS UK, Lombard St, Bank, Central London.
Vacancies include:
Contract Manager/ Project Manager /Site Agent / Site Manager
Commercial Manager / Senior QS / Project QS / Estimator
Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer / Land Surveyor
Civil Engineer / Structures Agent / RC Frame Foreman
Bid Manager / Construction Planner / BIM Coordinator
Building Services Coordinator / M&E Project Manager
CAD Technician / Architectural Technician
Safety Officer / Safety Manager / QA, QC
Next Step?
To book an appointment please send your cv to (url removed)
03/08/2020
Permanent
Project Management Staff
Ireland - Nationwide
€Neg + Package
Ireland's Call!
Thinking of returning to work in Ireland, looking for a move to Dublin?
A welcome upturn in construction activity has generated several vacancies in the commercial, residential, medical, industrial, pharmaceutical, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical sectors. Clients include main contractors, developers and project management companies on projects from €5m to in excess of €200m in traditional and PPP type forms.
Where / When?
By appointment we are meeting candidates to inform you of the current opportunities in the Dublin area, we are available at:
ICDS HQ, Fitzwilliam St Upper, Dublin 2.
ICDS UK, Lombard St, Bank, Central London.
Vacancies include:
Contract Manager/ Project Manager /Site Agent / Site Manager
Commercial Manager / Senior QS / Project QS / Estimator
Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer / Land Surveyor
Civil Engineer / Structures Agent / RC Frame Foreman
Bid Manager / Construction Planner / BIM Coordinator
Building Services Coordinator / M&E Project Manager
CAD Technician / Architectural Technician
Safety Officer / Safety Manager / QA, QC
Next Step?
To book an appointment please send your cv to (url removed)