The Company Our client is a market-leading fit out and refurbishment main contractor specialising in developments across the Commercial, Residential, Hotel, and Education sectors. Operating for over 10 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects throughout London, including major cut and carve schemes with project values reaching up to 50 million. Employing more than 100 staff, they have successfully delivered an impressive portfolio of landmark developments across the capital, including a state-of-the-art mixed-use scheme in Soho and the UK launch of an internationally recognised hotel brand. The Role As Bid Coordinator, you will support the preparation and delivery of high-quality bid submissions and presentation materials for major construction projects across London. Working closely with senior management, pre-construction, and design teams, you will play a key role in ensuring all submissions are professionally produced, visually engaging, and delivered within deadline. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual looking to further develop their career within bids, marketing, or pre-construction. The role offers exposure to high-profile projects, the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals, and genuine long-term progression within a fast-paced and collaborative construction environment. The ideal candidate will have strong InDesign skills. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist in the coordination and production of bid submissions, PQQs, and tender documents Support the preparation of presentation materials and marketing collateral for new business opportunities Format and design bid documents using Adobe InDesign to ensure a high-quality and consistent visual standard Liaise with internal departments to gather technical information, project data, and supporting documentation for submissions Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, and company content for future tenders Ensure all bids are submitted accurately and within required deadlines Help manage the bid process from initial enquiry through to final submission Support the wider pre-construction and business development teams as required Assist with document control and maintaining organised bid records and templates
08/10/2026
Full time
The Company Our client is a market-leading fit out and refurbishment main contractor specialising in developments across the Commercial, Residential, Hotel, and Education sectors. Operating for over 10 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects throughout London, including major cut and carve schemes with project values reaching up to 50 million. Employing more than 100 staff, they have successfully delivered an impressive portfolio of landmark developments across the capital, including a state-of-the-art mixed-use scheme in Soho and the UK launch of an internationally recognised hotel brand. The Role As Bid Coordinator, you will support the preparation and delivery of high-quality bid submissions and presentation materials for major construction projects across London. Working closely with senior management, pre-construction, and design teams, you will play a key role in ensuring all submissions are professionally produced, visually engaging, and delivered within deadline. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual looking to further develop their career within bids, marketing, or pre-construction. The role offers exposure to high-profile projects, the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals, and genuine long-term progression within a fast-paced and collaborative construction environment. The ideal candidate will have strong InDesign skills. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist in the coordination and production of bid submissions, PQQs, and tender documents Support the preparation of presentation materials and marketing collateral for new business opportunities Format and design bid documents using Adobe InDesign to ensure a high-quality and consistent visual standard Liaise with internal departments to gather technical information, project data, and supporting documentation for submissions Maintain bid libraries, case studies, CVs, and company content for future tenders Ensure all bids are submitted accurately and within required deadlines Help manage the bid process from initial enquiry through to final submission Support the wider pre-construction and business development teams as required Assist with document control and maintaining organised bid records and templates
Bid Writer Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Salary: 41,223 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid Sector: Social Housing About the Role We are looking for an experienced and talented Bid Writer to join our team in Leatherhead on a permanent, hybrid basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong communicator with a passion for producing high-quality, persuasive bid submissions. You will play a key role in supporting business growth by developing compelling tender responses that demonstrate our expertise, understanding of client requirements and ability to deliver excellent services. You will work closely with operational teams, subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to produce high-quality submissions across the social housing sector. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the development of high-quality bid and tender submissions. Write clear, compelling and customer-focused responses to ITTs, PQQs, RFQs and other procurement documentation. Review tender requirements and ensure all submissions are fully compliant with evaluation criteria. Work with subject matter experts to gather information and develop strong, evidence-based responses. Research clients, contracts, markets and competitors to strengthen submissions. Develop effective win themes and ensure responses clearly demonstrate our value proposition. Coordinate bid content, deadlines, reviews and approvals across multiple stakeholders. Proofread and edit submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency and a high standard of presentation. You will ideally have: Previous experience as a Bid Writer, Tender Writer or Bid Coordinator . Experience within social housing, housing management, property services, facilities management or the public sector is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience responding to public sector or regulated procurement opportunities. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines. Excellent organisational and project management skills. The ability to extract information from subject matter experts and turn it into compelling bid content. A good understanding of procurement and tendering processes. A commercial mindset and understanding of what makes a successful bid. The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
07/10/2026
Full time
Bid Writer Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Salary: 41,223 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid Sector: Social Housing About the Role We are looking for an experienced and talented Bid Writer to join our team in Leatherhead on a permanent, hybrid basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong communicator with a passion for producing high-quality, persuasive bid submissions. You will play a key role in supporting business growth by developing compelling tender responses that demonstrate our expertise, understanding of client requirements and ability to deliver excellent services. You will work closely with operational teams, subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to produce high-quality submissions across the social housing sector. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the development of high-quality bid and tender submissions. Write clear, compelling and customer-focused responses to ITTs, PQQs, RFQs and other procurement documentation. Review tender requirements and ensure all submissions are fully compliant with evaluation criteria. Work with subject matter experts to gather information and develop strong, evidence-based responses. Research clients, contracts, markets and competitors to strengthen submissions. Develop effective win themes and ensure responses clearly demonstrate our value proposition. Coordinate bid content, deadlines, reviews and approvals across multiple stakeholders. Proofread and edit submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency and a high standard of presentation. You will ideally have: Previous experience as a Bid Writer, Tender Writer or Bid Coordinator . Experience within social housing, housing management, property services, facilities management or the public sector is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience responding to public sector or regulated procurement opportunities. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines. Excellent organisational and project management skills. The ability to extract information from subject matter experts and turn it into compelling bid content. A good understanding of procurement and tendering processes. A commercial mindset and understanding of what makes a successful bid. The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.
07/10/2026
Full time
About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.
About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.
07/10/2026
Full time
About the role A growing professional consultancy is looking to appoint a Practice Operations Coordinator to help improve the way the business operates day to day. This is a newly created position and will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys taking ownership. The role will work closely with the Managing Director and wider team, helping to introduce better systems, improve processes and provide reliable operational support across the practice. This is not a traditional administration role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates and develop the role as the practice grows. Key responsibilities Take ownership of general practice and operational administration Support the Managing Director with diary management, meetings, correspondence and follow-up actions Help establish and maintain effective internal systems and processes Support invoicing, debt collection, expenses and financial administration Provide additional support and resilience around Sage and liaise with external accountants where required Coordinate timesheets and help improve visibility of project performance and resource utilisation Assist with project set-up, document control, bids and proposals Identify areas where processes can be improved and reduce unnecessary manual administration Create and maintain clear procedures to ensure key processes have appropriate backup Produce straightforward operational and management information Provide wider support across the practice as required About you The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident taking ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, improving existing processes and working closely with senior professionals. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an operations, practice coordination, business support or senior administration role Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience supporting Directors or senior professionals Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills Experience with invoicing, financial administration or commercial information Sage or similar accounting software experience would be advantageous A proactive approach to improving systems and processes Excellent communication and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Why join? This is an opportunity to join a professional consultancy at an exciting stage of its development and take ownership of a newly created function. The role offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates, take on increasing responsibility and potentially develop towards a Practice Manager position.
Head of Technical Location: West Midlands Are you a Head of Technical looking to join a growing main contractor delivering some of the UK's most complex residential-led mixed-use developments This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Technical to take ownership of a high-performing technical function, leading teams through both pre-construction and project delivery phases while working closely with Regional Directors to drive business performance. Our client is a well-established main contractor with a strong pipeline of large-scale residential, build-to-rent, regeneration and mixed-use schemes across the Midlands. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Technical to provide strategic leadership, technical governance and operational oversight across multiple projects. The Role As Head of Technical, you will be office-based in the West Midlands, managing and developing a team of Technical Coordinators while ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently. Reporting directly to the Regional Directors, the Head of Technical will play a key role in shaping project delivery strategies, overseeing design management processes and ensuring the technical department supports the successful delivery of the business's residential-led mixed-use portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the regional technical team across multiple projects. Oversee all technical and design management functions from pre-construction through to completion. Provide strategic technical leadership to Regional Directors and senior stakeholders. Review project risks and develop mitigation strategies during bid and pre-construction stages. Manage consultant appointments and external design teams. Ensure effective coordination between technical, commercial, planning, construction and operational teams. Drive programme certainty through robust design management and information flow processes. Support tender submissions and technical input during work-winning activities. Implement best practice procedures and continuous improvement initiatives across the department. Oversee compliance with current legislation, regulations and industry standards. Provide technical guidance on complex residential and mixed-use developments. Mentor, develop and grow technical team members. About You Previous experience in a Head of Technical, Technical Director, Senior Technical Manager or similar leadership role. Strong background working for a main contractor delivering residential-led mixed-use developments. Excellent understanding of both pre-construction and project delivery processes. Proven ability to manage and lead technical teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of design management principles. Sound understanding of planning, design and construction processes. Strong knowledge and practical application of the Building Safety Act, Gateway processes and higher-risk building requirements. Experience working with multi-disciplinary consultant teams. Commercial awareness and ability to influence project outcomes. Professional qualification in a construction, engineering, architectural or related discipline would be advantageous. What's On Offer Salary up to £120,000 Attractive benefits package Opportunity to lead a growing technical function Long-term career progression within a successful and growing regional business Exposure to major residential-led mixed-use developments throughout the Midlands A key leadership position with direct influence over project success and business strategy If you are a Head of Technical seeking a leadership role where you can shape technical delivery, influence business performance and lead high-profile residential-led mixed-use developments, we'd like to hear from you.
07/10/2026
Full time
Head of Technical Location: West Midlands Are you a Head of Technical looking to join a growing main contractor delivering some of the UK's most complex residential-led mixed-use developments This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Technical to take ownership of a high-performing technical function, leading teams through both pre-construction and project delivery phases while working closely with Regional Directors to drive business performance. Our client is a well-established main contractor with a strong pipeline of large-scale residential, build-to-rent, regeneration and mixed-use schemes across the Midlands. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Technical to provide strategic leadership, technical governance and operational oversight across multiple projects. The Role As Head of Technical, you will be office-based in the West Midlands, managing and developing a team of Technical Coordinators while ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently. Reporting directly to the Regional Directors, the Head of Technical will play a key role in shaping project delivery strategies, overseeing design management processes and ensuring the technical department supports the successful delivery of the business's residential-led mixed-use portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the regional technical team across multiple projects. Oversee all technical and design management functions from pre-construction through to completion. Provide strategic technical leadership to Regional Directors and senior stakeholders. Review project risks and develop mitigation strategies during bid and pre-construction stages. Manage consultant appointments and external design teams. Ensure effective coordination between technical, commercial, planning, construction and operational teams. Drive programme certainty through robust design management and information flow processes. Support tender submissions and technical input during work-winning activities. Implement best practice procedures and continuous improvement initiatives across the department. Oversee compliance with current legislation, regulations and industry standards. Provide technical guidance on complex residential and mixed-use developments. Mentor, develop and grow technical team members. About You Previous experience in a Head of Technical, Technical Director, Senior Technical Manager or similar leadership role. Strong background working for a main contractor delivering residential-led mixed-use developments. Excellent understanding of both pre-construction and project delivery processes. Proven ability to manage and lead technical teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of design management principles. Sound understanding of planning, design and construction processes. Strong knowledge and practical application of the Building Safety Act, Gateway processes and higher-risk building requirements. Experience working with multi-disciplinary consultant teams. Commercial awareness and ability to influence project outcomes. Professional qualification in a construction, engineering, architectural or related discipline would be advantageous. What's On Offer Salary up to £120,000 Attractive benefits package Opportunity to lead a growing technical function Long-term career progression within a successful and growing regional business Exposure to major residential-led mixed-use developments throughout the Midlands A key leadership position with direct influence over project success and business strategy If you are a Head of Technical seeking a leadership role where you can shape technical delivery, influence business performance and lead high-profile residential-led mixed-use developments, we'd like to hear from you.
Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC
01/10/2026
Full time
Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC
Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: 30,000- 35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC
30/09/2026
Full time
Bid Coordinator We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice. The Role Bid Coordinator As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process Working closely with business development and marketing teams About You To be considered for the role, you will ideally have: Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong time management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience working on high-value bids Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous. Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals. In Return? Salary: 30,000- 35,000 Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out Volunteering scheme Enhanced learning and development opportunities If you are a Bid Coordinator, currently considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE: 22857MC
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Hertford, Hertfordshire
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Writer Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 50k basic plus competitive package Company & Project: A highly successful Main Contractor with an excellent reputation delivering projects across the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Leisure, and Residential sectors iare looking for a compelling and effective Bid Writer to join their Pre-Construction team in Hertfordshire. Backed by a robust, well-secured order book, our client continues to target high-value new business and is expanding their pre-construction capacity to support ongoing growth. Duties & Responsibilities: Write persuasive, high-quality responses for PQQs, tenders, and proposals. Assist business development with scheme research, pipeline tracking, and event management. Facilitate workshops to develop winning strategies and establish and align cohesive win themes across all submission documents. Share best practices and innovative ideas to improve submission standards. Consult with the wider project team to capture and develop technical inputs and to prepare bespoke CVs and project profiles. Attend site visits to inform the technical delivery and bid strategy. Review and edit team contributions for consistency, style, and logic. Manage internal milestones to ensure documents are ready for external review. Prepare teams for mid-tender interviews and post-tender presentations. Incorporate feedback and refinements into final documentation. Ensure all submissions satisfy mandatory requirements and timeframes. Maintain a database of model answers, case studies, and feedback. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ experience as Bid Writer for a Main Contractor or Sub-Contractor or Consultancy. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator. Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages. Degree qualified or HNC or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Writer position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
25/09/2026
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Writer Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 50k basic plus competitive package Company & Project: A highly successful Main Contractor with an excellent reputation delivering projects across the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Leisure, and Residential sectors iare looking for a compelling and effective Bid Writer to join their Pre-Construction team in Hertfordshire. Backed by a robust, well-secured order book, our client continues to target high-value new business and is expanding their pre-construction capacity to support ongoing growth. Duties & Responsibilities: Write persuasive, high-quality responses for PQQs, tenders, and proposals. Assist business development with scheme research, pipeline tracking, and event management. Facilitate workshops to develop winning strategies and establish and align cohesive win themes across all submission documents. Share best practices and innovative ideas to improve submission standards. Consult with the wider project team to capture and develop technical inputs and to prepare bespoke CVs and project profiles. Attend site visits to inform the technical delivery and bid strategy. Review and edit team contributions for consistency, style, and logic. Manage internal milestones to ensure documents are ready for external review. Prepare teams for mid-tender interviews and post-tender presentations. Incorporate feedback and refinements into final documentation. Ensure all submissions satisfy mandatory requirements and timeframes. Maintain a database of model answers, case studies, and feedback. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ experience as Bid Writer for a Main Contractor or Sub-Contractor or Consultancy. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator. Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages. Degree qualified or HNC or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Writer position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.
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.
16/09/2026
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.
MB967: Senior Bid Writer Location: Swindon Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience. Support the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated elements. Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information. Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings. Ensure all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents. Support the facilitation of storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion. Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions. Support contributors with content development and responses by assessing whether the questions are being answered (first drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Managers and Coordinators. Provide feedback to the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses. Contribute to the final publication, supporting the timely submission to the client. Maintain the Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny. Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant. Assist with Knowledge Management. Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, technical writing, or a similar work-winning environment. Proven experience of managing a team. Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content. Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes, and best-practice bid methodologies. Excellent attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance capabilities. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels. Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and content-gathering sessions with subject matter experts. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing professional, visually engaging submission documents. Highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple deadlines within a demanding commercial environment. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering winning outcomes. MB967: Senior Bid Writer Location: Swindon Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
14/09/2026
Full time
MB967: Senior Bid Writer Location: Swindon Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience. Support the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated elements. Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information. Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings. Ensure all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents. Support the facilitation of storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion. Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions. Support contributors with content development and responses by assessing whether the questions are being answered (first drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Managers and Coordinators. Provide feedback to the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses. Contribute to the final publication, supporting the timely submission to the client. Maintain the Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny. Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant. Assist with Knowledge Management. Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, technical writing, or a similar work-winning environment. Proven experience of managing a team. Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content. Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes, and best-practice bid methodologies. Excellent attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance capabilities. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels. Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and content-gathering sessions with subject matter experts. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing professional, visually engaging submission documents. Highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple deadlines within a demanding commercial environment. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering winning outcomes. MB967: Senior Bid Writer Location: Swindon Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
MB968: Senior Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liaise with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liaise with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Skills and Experience: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB968: Senior Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
14/09/2026
Full time
MB968: Senior Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liaise with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liaise with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Skills and Experience: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB968: Senior Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Workington, Cumbria
MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
11/09/2026
Full time
MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP