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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.

Wright Engineering are recruiting for a Contruction & Installation Estimator to join their team in Worksop. They will bring practical construction knowledge, buildability and lifting expertise into the bid process. About Wright Engineering Wright Engineering designs, manufactures and installs complex bulk materials handling and industrial engineering systems. Our projects increasingly bring together mechanical handling, structural steelwork, civils, electrical and control systems, specialist subcontractors and demanding live-site installation requirements. As the scale and complexity of our opportunities grows, the quality of our bid development, engineering solution, construction planning and commercial risk control becomes ever more important. We are strengthening the team so that our major opportunities receive the focus they require while maintaining a responsive service on smaller installation enquiries. Location: Woksop, with regular travel to client sites. Salary: Up to 52.5k DOE plus EV or allowance at 495 per month. Role purpose To strengthen the construction and installation content of Wright Engineering's proposals. The role will support major bids by developing practical methodologies, labour and plant allowances, programmes, logistics and lifting strategies, while also taking ownership of smaller installation-led enquiries. The successful candidate will combine hands-on site understanding with the discipline needed to turn an incomplete enquiry into a clearly defined, costed and deliverable scope. Key responsibilities - Site investigation: Attend client sites, surveys and tender meetings to understand access, interfaces, existing plant, operational restrictions, welfare, lifting constraints, shutdown windows and other conditions affecting delivery. - Construction methodology: Develop clear installation, removal and replacement methodologies covering sequence, temporary conditions, access, isolation assumptions, cranage, scaffolding, MEWPs, temporary works and reinstatement. - Estimating: Build labour, supervision, plant, access, consumables, travel, accommodation, preliminaries, testing and contingency allowances using practical productivity assumptions and a clear estimate basis. - Smaller tenders : Take ownership of lower-value and less complex installation enquiries from scope review and site survey through costing, proposal, clarification and handover. - Major-bid support: Work alongside the lead Bid Manager and preconstruction resource on larger opportunities, owning the construction workstream and providing evidence-based challenge to programme, resourcing and site cost assumptions. - Lifting strategy: Develop outline lifting studies and obtain appropriate crane and specialist input during tendering. Where suitably qualified, competent and formally appointed, prepare or approve lift plans in line with company procedures. - Subcontract packages: Prepare and issue clear enquiries for craneage, scaffolding, insulation, civils, temporary works, specialist installation and other construction packages; compare returns on a like-for-like basis. - Programme development: Prepare installation programmes and resource histograms that reflect sequencing, access, shift patterns, shutdowns, interfaces, productivity, testing and commissioning requirements. - Buildability review: Review drawings, layouts and proposed equipment with design and project teams to identify access, maintenance, assembly, transport, erection and future replacement issues before the design is fixed. - Risk and scope: Identify construction risks, missing information, client dependencies and scope boundaries, ensuring that assumptions, exclusions, qualifications and risk allowances are clearly captured. - Tender documentation: Produce concise construction narratives, preliminaries, delivery plans, programme notes and supporting information suitable for inclusion in client-facing proposals. - Handover and feedback: Provide a clear handover to delivery teams and gather feedback on actual labour, plant, methods and constraints so that future estimates become more accurate. Experience and capability Essential: - Strong practical experience of industrial construction, mechanical installation, heavy engineering, plant replacement, shutdown work or a comparable site environment. - The ability to read engineering drawings, understand installation interfaces and develop a safe, logical construction sequence. - Experience estimating site labour, supervision, plant, craneage, access, temporary works, travel and construction preliminaries. - A sound understanding of site productivity, industrial access constraints and the difference between an achievable method and a desktop assumption. - Confidence attending site surveys, challenging incomplete scopes and communicating with clients, designers, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams. - Strong written, numerical and organisational skills, including competent use of Excel, Word and planning software. - A proactive approach to risk, with the discipline to record assumptions and obtain missing information before commitments are made. Strongly desirable: - Current Appointed Person qualification for lifting operations, such as CPCS A61 or an equivalent recognised qualification, supported by relevant lift-planning experience. - Experience preparing crane studies, lift plans and lifting accessories or rigging schedules for industrial equipment and structural steelwork. - Relevant site-management or safety qualifications, such as SMSTS, IOSH, CSCS or recognised equivalents. - Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor knowledge or qualification. - Background in conveyors, crushers, screens, process equipment, structural steelwork, pipework or industrial mechanical handling systems. - Previous experience as a construction manager, site manager, installation manager, mechanical supervisor, planner or estimator in a project-led business. Personal qualities - Practical, methodical and comfortable working from incomplete early-stage information. - Credible with site teams while able to present information clearly in a commercial bid environment. - Prepared to question optimistic durations, labour allowances and unsafe or impractical installation concepts. - Collaborative and willing to support larger bids while taking full ownership of smaller opportunities. - Detail-focused, responsive and committed to leaving a clear record of how the estimate was developed. Measures of success - Installation estimates include complete, transparent and realistic labour, plant, access and preliminaries allowances. - Major bids contain credible construction methodologies, programmes, lifting strategies and buildability input. - Smaller installation tenders are progressed promptly without diverting disproportionate resource from strategic major bids. - Construction risks, interfaces, assumptions and client dependencies are identified before submission rather than during delivery. - Delivery teams receive a clear construction handover and actual site performance is fed back into future estimating. - The role improves bid quality and delivery confidence, not simply the number of quotations issued. Our approach Wright Engineering values practical experience, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines. We welcome applications from people with different career routes where they can demonstrate the capability required for the role.

The Client: Our client is an established specialist contractor operating within the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector, delivering projects for a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK. With an ambitious growth strategy and a strong pipeline of opportunities, they are looking to strengthen their Business Development function with the appointment of a Business Development Coordinator. The Role: This is a varied position sitting across business development, bid coordination and marketing, working closely with the Business Development Director to help identify opportunities, develop client relationships and support the continued growth of the company. The successful candidate will ideally be based in Essex, allowing them to work closely with the Business Development Director when required. The position offers excellent flexibility and will predominantly be home-based, with occasional travel to a satellite office in London and, less frequently, the company's Head Office. Day-to-day, you will help manage the sales pipeline and coordinate outbound business development activity, whilst also taking responsibility for the organisation and preparation of bids, tenders and proposals. This would suit an organised and commercially minded individual with experience across business development, bids, marketing or sales coordination who is looking for a varied role with significant exposure to the wider growth strategy of a successful construction business. Responsibilities: Researching and identifying prospective clients, partners and new business opportunities Developing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline Coordinating outbound business development activity including emails, calls, meetings and follow-ups Maintaining accurate and up-to-date CRM information Coordinating bids and tenders from initial opportunity through to final submission Reviewing tender documentation and identifying key requirements and deadlines Producing bid plans, action trackers and submission programmes Liaising with internal teams to obtain technical, commercial and operational information Preparing, editing and formatting professional bid and proposal documentation Maintaining libraries of case studies, company information, CVs and supporting bid content Assisting with marketing campaigns and business development initiatives Producing presentations, brochures and capability statements Supporting website and social media content Coordinating networking events, exhibitions and client engagement activities Qualifications & Experience: Previous experience within Business Development, Bid Coordination, Marketing, Sales Support or a similar role Construction, fit-out or property industry experience is essential - please do not apply if you do not have some sort of exposure to the industry. Excellent written communication and proofreading skills Strong organisational and project coordination abilities High level of attention to detail Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines Confident communicating with clients and internal stakeholders Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills Experience working with CRM systems would be advantageous Proactive, professional and commercially minded approach What to do next: If you're looking for a varied Business Development position combining sales, bids and marketing with the flexibility of predominantly home-based working, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply today or contact EA Associates for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.

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

MB965: Bid Writer Location: Swindon Salary: £42,000 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 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. 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 MB965: Bid Writer Location: Swindon Salary: £42,000 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

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

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 Coordinator £45,000 £55,000 + Benefits Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol Hybrid A bigger platform for your bid career If you ve built your experience around construction or infrastructure bids and are looking for a role with greater scale, variety and long-term progression, this could be a strong next move. You ll be joining a major UK contractor with a heritage stretching back more than 150 years and an established position across the construction and infrastructure markets. The business combines the security and resources of a large organisation with a clear commitment to developing its people, whether that means progressing upwards, specialising or gaining experience across different sectors. An opportunity has now opened for a Bid Coordinator to become part of its established frameworks and work-winning team in the South West. Based from Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol with hybrid working, you ll play an important role in keeping bids organised, compliant and moving towards submission. Where you ll make an impact This isn t simply a document production position. You ll be involved throughout the proposal process, coordinating contributors, managing information and making sure submissions meet both client expectations and internal quality standards. As Bid Coordinator , you will: Coordinate the preparation of tenders, PQQs, expressions of interest, case studies, presentations and other proposal documentation. Work across the proposals team and wider business to gather information and bring individual contributions together into cohesive submissions. Structure and format documents to create professional, consistent and easy-to-navigate proposals. Ensure submissions remain aligned with company brand guidelines. Produce graphics and visual content to support key messages within proposals. Check client requirements and ensure they are fully addressed within each response. Prepare presentation slides and supporting documentation. Manage your workload around submission dates and ensure key deadlines are achieved. Attend bid kick-off meetings and progress reviews. Carry out quality reviews of your own work and proposals prepared by colleagues. Proofread submissions, checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, structure, formatting and overall readability. Organise the production of hard-copy submissions when needed. Maintain the knowledge management system, capturing strong bid content, supporting evidence and reusable information for future submissions. Use feedback from successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons and improve future responses. Contribute to post-submission reviews with the wider team. Maintain project, framework and opportunity information through Dynamics 365, supporting business development and governance. Keep client portal records and access information organised and up to date. Manage tender portals, including downloading documents, uploading completed submissions and coordinating client communications within deadlines. What will you bring? The business is looking for a Bid Coordinator who understands the demands of work winning within construction or infrastructure and can bring organisation and attention to detail to a busy proposals environment. You ll need: Previous proposals or bidding experience gained within construction or infrastructure. GCSE-level education or equivalent in English and Maths. Strong skills across Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience using Adobe and graphical packages such as InDesign, Visio and Illustrator. Proposals training such as Shipley or Winning Bids Masterclass. Strong proofreading and document production skills. The organisation to manage competing priorities and fixed submission deadlines. It would also be useful to have: Advanced knowledge of InDesign, Visio or Illustrator. Experience working with a knowledge management system. Previous exposure to CRM platforms such as Dynamics 365 or Salesforce. Package & career development You can be based from Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol , combining time in the office with hybrid working. The salary is £45,000 £55,000 , supported by a comprehensive package that includes: 8% pension contribution. Private healthcare. Dental plan. 26 days annual leave, increasing with service. Two wellbeing days each year. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Continued learning and development. Strong support for internal career progression. An established work-winning team with experienced colleagues around you. A wider range of employee benefits. For an experienced Bid Coordinator , this is a chance to bring your skills into a large, established contractor where work winning is a key business function and there is genuine scope to build a longer-term career.

Bid Coordinator Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol Hybrid £45,000 £55,000 + Benefits Join an established name in UK construction This is an opportunity to join one of the UK s leading construction and infrastructure organisations, bringing more than 150 years of industry heritage and the resources, project pipeline and expertise that come with operating at scale. Just as importantly, it s a business that puts genuine emphasis on developing its people. There are opportunities to broaden your sector experience, build specialist knowledge and progress into more senior positions, with learning and internal career development actively supported. The business is strengthening its South West work-winning function and is looking to appoint a Bid Coordinator , with the flexibility to be based from Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol. What will you be doing? Working within an experienced frameworks and proposals team, you ll help keep bids moving from initial opportunity through to final submission. As Bid Coordinator , you ll bring together information, people and deadlines, making sure submissions are well structured, professionally presented, compliant with client requirements and delivered on time. Your role will include: Coordinating content for tenders, PQQs, expressions of interest, case studies, presentations and other proposal materials. Working with proposal colleagues and wider project teams to gather and organise submission content. Producing polished, consistent documents in line with company brand standards. Creating straightforward graphics and visual content to improve the presentation of proposals. Checking submissions against client requirements to ensure responses are complete and compliant. Producing presentation decks and associated supporting materials. Managing priorities and coordinating workloads around key bid deadlines. Taking part in bid kick-off meetings and progress reviews. Reviewing submissions produced by colleagues and providing constructive feedback. Proofreading content for clarity, accuracy, grammar, spelling, structure, formatting and overall readability. Coordinating hard-copy submissions where required. Capturing bid content, evidence and supporting information within the company s knowledge management system. Reviewing feedback from successful and unsuccessful bids and helping turn lessons learned into improvements for future submissions. Supporting internal post-bid reviews. Maintaining project and framework opportunity information through Dynamics 365 to support governance and business development. Maintaining accurate records for client tender portals. Managing portal activity, from downloading tender documents and coordinating correspondence through to uploading final submissions. What are we looking for? You ll already have experience working with bids or proposals within a construction or infrastructure environment and understand what it takes to deliver quality submissions against demanding deadlines. The successful Bid Coordinator will ideally offer: Essential experience and skills Previous bid or proposal experience within construction or infrastructure. GCSE-level education or equivalent in English and Maths. Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint capability. Experience with Adobe and design packages including InDesign, Visio and Illustrator. Proposal training such as Shipley or Winning Bids Masterclass. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, priorities and deadlines. Desirable experience Stronger-level capability across InDesign, Visio and Illustrator. Previous use of knowledge management systems. Experience with CRM platforms such as Dynamics 365 or Salesforce. What s on offer? This position offers a salary of £45,000 £55,000 , depending on experience, and can be based from Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol , with hybrid working. The wider package includes: 8% pension contribution. Private health insurance. Dental plan. 26 days annual leave, increasing with service. Two wellbeing days each year. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Ongoing learning and professional development. Clear opportunities for internal career progression. The support of an established and experienced work-winning team. A wider range of employee benefits. For a Bid Coordinator who wants to work within a sizeable contractor, contribute to significant construction and infrastructure opportunities and have room to develop their career, this role offers plenty of scope.

The opportunity Join a major UK construction business with more than 150 years of industry experience, a substantial project portfolio and an established presence across the UK and Ireland. This is an organisation with the scale to offer genuine long-term career options. Employees are encouraged to develop their expertise, move across sectors and progress into specialist or leadership positions, backed by structured learning and development and a strong focus on internal progression. They are now looking for a Bid Coordinator to join their established frameworks and work-winning team, based from Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol on a hybrid basis. Sitting at the centre of the bidding process, you ll coordinate the production and delivery of high-quality submissions, bringing structure to information from multiple stakeholders and ensuring every bid is compelling, compliant and delivered on time. The role As Bid Coordinator , you ll take ownership of the coordination process across a variety of bids and framework opportunities. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting written submissions and associated marketing materials, including expressions of interest, PQQs, tenders, case studies and presentations. Working closely with the wider proposals team and internal stakeholders to gather, coordinate and develop bid responses. Formatting submissions to create clear, professional and consistent documents while maintaining required brand standards. Producing simple, effective graphics to strengthen proposals and communicate key information. Ensuring individual client requirements are fully addressed throughout each submission. Developing presentation decks and supporting materials. Planning and managing workloads around multiple submission deadlines. Attending bid kick-off meetings, progress reviews and other relevant meetings. Reviewing your own work and peer-reviewing submissions produced by colleagues, providing constructive feedback to improve quality. Proofreading content for clarity, readability, grammar, spelling, punctuation, structure and presentation. Coordinating the production of hard-copy submissions where required. Maintaining and developing the knowledge management system, capturing reusable bid content, evidence and supporting information. Reviewing feedback and lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful submissions to continually improve future bids. Participating in internal post-submission reviews. Using Dynamics 365 to maintain project and framework opportunity information in support of business development and governance. Maintaining client portal information and controlling access details. Managing client portals, including downloading tender documentation, uploading submissions and coordinating correspondence within required deadlines. What you ll need The successful Bid Coordinator will combine previous construction or infrastructure proposals experience with strong organisation, communication and document-production skills. Essential: Previous proposals or bid experience within construction or infrastructure. Educated to at least GCSE standard in English and Maths. Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience using Adobe and graphical software such as InDesign, Visio and Illustrator. Formal proposals training, such as Shipley or Winning Bids Masterclass. Strong attention to detail and the ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and contributors. Desirable: Advanced experience with InDesign, Visio and Illustrator. Experience working with knowledge management systems. Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Dynamics 365 or Salesforce. Salary, benefits & location The position can be based from Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol , with hybrid working available. You ll receive a salary of £45,000 £55,000 , alongside a strong benefits package including: 8% pension contribution. Private health insurance. Dental plan. 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service. Two additional wellbeing days each year. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Structured learning and development opportunities. A culture that actively supports internal progression. The backing of an established, experienced work-winning team. Additional employee benefits. For an experienced Bid Coordinator looking for greater exposure, long-term progression and the backing of one of the industry s established major contractors, this is an opportunity to build the next stage of your career.

Fawkes & Reece (West) are currently working with a well-established contractor specialising in high-quality internal fit-out and construction projects, who are looking to appoint a Project Coordinator to join their team at their head office in Huntingdon. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, commercially minded construction professional looking to develop their career within a contractor environment. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Project Managers, supporting projects from tender stage through procurement and into delivery. The business is looking for someone with a good understanding of construction materials, suppliers and processes who is keen to broaden their experience across estimating, procurement and project coordination. You do not need to be an experienced Estimator or Quantity Surveyor for this position; practical construction knowledge, commercial awareness and a proactive approach are key. The Role As Project Coordinator, you will provide essential commercial and administrative support to the Project Management team, helping to ensure tenders and live projects are effectively coordinated, costed and delivered. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting Project Managers with tender enquiries from initial receipt through to submission. Issuing tender packages and enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and following these through to quotation. Obtaining, reviewing and comparing subcontractor, supplier, material and plant quotations. Liaising with builders' merchants, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and confirm availability and lead times. Assisting with the review of drawings, specifications and schedules to establish project requirements. Supporting material take-offs, costing sheets and tender breakdowns where required. Preparing quotation comparisons to assist Project Managers with cost assessment and supplier/subcontractor selection. Identifying potential cost savings and alternative materials or products where appropriate. Maintaining accurate records of tender returns, supplier quotations and project costs. Supporting procurement once projects are secured, including placing and tracking material orders. Monitoring material availability, pricing and lead times throughout the project lifecycle. Liaising with Project Managers, Site Managers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure materials and services are available when required. Assisting with project programmes, schedules and general project administration. Supporting the preparation and coordination of project documentation, including RAMS, specifications, material schedules and procurement records. Assisting Project Managers with tracking expenditure against project budgets and highlighting potential cost increases. Helping to record and price variations, additional works and revised quotations. Managing and prioritising multiple live projects and tenders simultaneously. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and the wider project team. About You We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware, proactive and keen to develop within the construction industry. You may currently be working in a builder's merchant, construction supplier, subcontractor or contractor environment and be looking to take the next step in your career. Relevant experience could include: Project or Contracts Administration Assistant Project Coordination Junior or Assistant Estimating Procurement or Materials Coordination Builder's Merchant Sales, Trade Counter or Estimating Construction Supply Office-based subcontractor experience Junior Contracts Coordination Previous experience within construction, building materials or a related industry is preferred. Exposure to tendering, estimating, procurement or project coordination would be advantageous, although extensive estimating experience is not essential. A practical understanding of construction materials and products would be particularly beneficial, alongside an ability to understand how materials, suppliers, pricing and lead times impact project delivery. You should also be: Commercially minded with good numerical ability. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Confident communicating with suppliers, subcontractors, Site Managers and Project Managers. Comfortable picking up the phone, chasing quotations and negotiating competitive pricing. Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and email. Able to manage multiple priorities and work across several projects simultaneously. Comfortable working with construction drawings, specifications and schedules, or willing to develop these skills. Proactive in identifying issues and following tasks through to completion. Keen to develop a broader understanding of estimating, procurement and project delivery. Experience with RAMS, material schedules, procurement records or other construction documentation would be beneficial but is not essential. The Opportunity This position offers the opportunity to join an established internal fit-out contractor and gain broad exposure to the commercial and operational side of construction projects. Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge across tendering, estimating, procurement, cost control and project delivery, with the potential to take on greater responsibility as your experience develops. The role would particularly suit someone who already has a strong grounding in construction materials, suppliers or subcontractor relationships and is looking to progress into a wider project coordination position within a contractor environment. What's on Offer Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum Permanent position Based at the company's head office in Huntingdon Opportunity to work with an established specialist internal fit-out contractor Exposure to a varied range of projects Development across tendering, procurement and project delivery Opportunity for career progression and increased responsibility Supportive environment working alongside an experienced Project Management team How to Apply If you are currently working within construction, building materials, procurement, estimating, project administration or a related environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a specialist contractor, Fawkes & Reece (West) would be keen to hear from you. To apply please send an upto date CV to Fawkes and Reece (West) through the website

GVR Solutions are working with a well-established specialist joinery and fit-out contractor based in Kent, with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality bespoke joinery, doorsets and interior packages. Working across commercial, hospitality, residential, retail and high-end interior projects, the business combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing and project delivery. Due to continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager with a strong technical background in bespoke doorsets and joinery. Key responsibilities of the Design Manager will include: Managing the design process from tender/award through to manufacture and installation. Taking ownership of bespoke doorset design and technical coordination. Producing, reviewing and maintaining detailed door schedules. Coordinating door types, sizes, finishes, ironmongery, fire ratings, acoustic requirements and performance specifications. Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications and schedules to identify design requirements, discrepancies and potential issues. Coordinating doorsets with architectural, structural, M&E and interior design requirements. Reviewing technical drawings and ensuring they are suitable for manufacture and installation. Managing design information, revisions and approvals. Liaising with architects, consultants, clients and main contractors to resolve technical queries. Working closely with joinery designers, CAD technicians and manufacturing teams. Ensuring designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and project specifications. Coordinating ironmongery requirements and ensuring compatibility with individual doorset designs. Managing design programmes and ensuring information is issued in line with project deadlines. Identifying design risks and proposing practical and commercially viable solutions. Attending design meetings, site meetings and client meetings as required. Supporting the commercial and estimating teams with technical input during tenders and variations. Ensuring a smooth transition from design through to manufacture and installation. The Design Manager must have/be: Proven experience as a Design Manager, Design Coordinator or Technical Manager within joinery, doorsets, interiors or specialist fit-out. Strong technical knowledge of bespoke doorsets and door scheduling is essential. A detailed understanding of door construction, materials, finishes and manufacturing processes. Experience coordinating fire-rated, acoustic and performance doorsets. Strong knowledge of doorset design. Experience reading and interpreting architectural drawings and specifications. Experience producing, reviewing and coordinating detailed door schedules. Strong understanding of technical drawings and design development. Experience working with architects, consultants, main contractors and specialist manufacturers. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Strong communication and organisational skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit or other relevant design/CAD software would be advantageous. If you are interested in the Design Manager role then please get in touch.

MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions

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

Are you a creative communicator with a strong understanding of the commercial fit out market and a talent for turning ideas, technical solutions and project experience into compelling bids? We're looking for an experienced Proposals Manager or Senior Proposals Manager to join our growing Fit Out team , supporting our ambition to build and develop our presence in the London fit out market. This is a dedicated Fit Out role, working closely with our Fit Out leadership, preconstruction and project teams to help secure new opportunities across the private sector, from early Expressions of Interest and PQQs through to competitive Design & Build tenders, two-stage bids, interviews and client presentations. You'll be at the centre of our work winning activity, helping us respond quickly and creatively to opportunities while ensuring every submission clearly communicates why Willmott Dixon is the right partner. Working flexibly from home and from our office opposite the Old Bailey, you'll have a passion for producing high-quality bids and ideally bring experience of working within the fit out, interiors or wider construction market. As Proposals Manager within our Fit-Out team, you will: Lead the development of EOIs, PQQs, tender submissions and D&B bids from initial strategy through to final submission. Work closely with our Fit-Out lead, Project Managers, estimators, designers, planners and other specialists to shape compelling proposals. Develop clear win themes and differentiators that respond to the client's priorities and set us apart from our competition. Turn technical, commercial and operational information into clear, persuasive and client-focused written responses. Lead answer planning sessions, bid workshops and tender reviews, challenging the team to continually improve the quality of our submissions. Help shape the overall look, feel and messaging of bids, ensuring submissions are engaging, concise and visually strong. Support client presentations, tender interviews and pitch material, helping teams communicate our offer confidently and consistently. Manage submission programmes and contributors to ensure deadlines are achieved in the fast-paced environment of private-sector fit out. Capture and develop project experience, case studies and reusable content as we continue to build our Fit-Out capability and credentials. What we're looking for You may currently be working as a Proposals Manager, Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Bid Editor or Senior Bid Coordinator, ideally within fit out, interiors or construction. Essential criteria Strong experience of writing, editing and managing high-quality construction or fit out bids. Experience of developing compelling win themes and translating them consistently throughout submissions. Experience of working on EOIs, PQQs and competitive tender submissions, ideally including Design & Build opportunities. Ability to understand technical information and turn it into clear, persuasive and client-focused content. Experience of facilitating answer planning sessions, win-theme workshops and tender reviews. Strong organisational and resource-planning skills, including managing contributors and demanding tender deadlines. Confidence working directly with senior leaders, project teams and technical specialists. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Experience using Adobe InDesign. Desirable criteria Direct experience within the commercial fit out or interiors market. Experience of private-sector D&B and two-stage procurement. Understanding of the London commercial property, workplace and fit out market. Experience supporting tender interviews and client presentations. This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist Fit Out team and play an important role in shaping how we present ourselves to the market. You'll have the opportunity to influence our bids, our messaging and our approach as we continue to develop the business and secure the next generation of Fit Out projects. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 'Big' Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.