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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

Junior BID Manager / Coordinator 30,000 to 40,000 + Progression + Training + Benefits Blackburn, Lancashire (Commutable from: Preston, Bolton, Bury, Burnley, Wigan) Are you a junior BID / Proposals professional, from a construction / architectural background, looking to join a leading business, where you get full training and progression to BID Manager? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business, where you will work with some of the UKs most reputable brands and be able to progress your career. The company are a leading manufacturer of outdoor landscape products working with well renowned business across major UK cities. You'll be joining at an excellent time as they look to expand their bid team. In this role you will be assisting the sales team in overseeing the bidding process, identifying new opportunities and compiling competitive bids. The role will involve pricing up jobs and liaising with customers throughout the process. The role would suit a construction professional with experience in putting proposals together / pricing up work. There will be direct progression to BID Manager. The Role: Junior BID Manager / Coordinator Oversee bidding process Price jobs and assist sales team Progression to BID Manager The Person: Construction / architectural background Experience pricing work Looking to progress within a great company Reference Number: (phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ben Fenton at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Design Coordinator Pre-Construction / Civil Engineering Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + package Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working: Hybrid Frontline Construction Recruitment are working with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and construction contractor to recruit an experienced Design Coordinator to join their Work-Winning / Pre-Construction team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Coordinator with experience in civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or groundworks, looking to develop their career within a major contractor. The Role You will support the coordination of design activities across bids and pre-construction projects, working closely with design consultants, engineers, estimators and project teams. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating design information throughout the pre-construction process Supporting bids, tenders and work-winning activities Coordinating consultants and external design teams Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information Tracking design deliverables and programmes Identifying design issues and supporting their resolution Assisting with buildability and value engineering reviews Ensuring design information is accurate and delivered on time Supporting the transition from pre-construction into project delivery About You We're looking for a Design Coordinator with: Experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure Previous design coordination experience Good understanding of construction and design processes Experience working with consultants and design teams Strong organisational and communication skills Good understanding of drawings, specifications and technical information Relevant construction, engineering or design qualification Tier 1 contractor experience would be advantageous Package £50,000 - £60,000 salary Hybrid working Car allowance Private healthcare Pension 26 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance Additional company benefits Apply now for immediate consideration. All applications are treated confidentially.

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

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 £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.

JRRL are looking for an efficient and well-organised Bid Coordinator to join their client in Beckenham supporting the Head of Marketing & Bids and working closely with 2 other Bid Coordinators. The ideal candidate will be a team player with previous bid experience, be able to multi-task and work to deadlines and possess excellent communication skills. This is a maternity contract starting immediately and working until September 2027. Hybrid opportunity to work up to 2 days per week at home. Hours 9am to 5:30pm. Responsibilities: Monitoring of public tender notices for suitable project opportunities, expressing interest and downloading the necessary documentation from online portals Manage the process for your own bids with relevant departments/staff Production of high-quality submissions to support the business's work winning and project delivery activities, meeting deadlines Ensure all submissions follow corporate guidelines and branding where possible and are technically correct Produce written submission information, research, and clarifications/ responses for SQ, ITT, Framework and Fee submissions, liaising with other departments for information as required Ensure material is factually and grammatically correct Ensure tender tracker is kept up to date Requesting feedback from clients Maintain individual workload tracker Maintain bid research library with up to date responses Create bespoke presentations where needed, organograms, visuals, case studies and company CVs as required Management of framework tracker and maintain framework pipeline by completing forms and carrying out market research Person Specification: Past experience with bids Computer literate with an intermediate level of Word and Excel skills Knowledge of other Microsoft Programmes and Adobe Acrobat High attention to detail Be able to multi-task Work well within a team but also have the ability and confidence to work alone and take initiative Have excellent organisation and communication skills Have the ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines Excellent telephone manner This is a full time, maternity contract, offering hybrid working after probation. The higher end of the salary scale is for someone with more experience, the lower end, less experience.

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 A leading, multidisciplinary built environment consultancy are seeking a bid coordinator to be their newest addition to their bid team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established work-winning function, supporting bids and tenders across a range of projects within the property, construction and built environment sectors. Bid Coordinator The Role Working as part of a wider regional and national bidding team, you will coordinate pursuit and submission activity, keep bid programmes on track and ensure submissions are well organised, compliant and professionally presented. Key responsibilities will include: Monitoring bid inboxes, procurement portals and internal trackers to identify and distribute new opportunities Setting up and managing collaborative working environments for bids, including Microsoft Teams Coordinating bid programmes and ensuring deadlines, governance and compliance requirements are met Scheduling and supporting kick-off meetings, workshops, progress meetings, reviews and approvals Researching previous submissions and best-practice responses to support new bids Gathering information from multiple stakeholders and coordinating contributions Taking ownership of standard responses and commonly requested bid information Supporting the development of CVs, project case studies and capability statements Proofreading and editing bid content to ensure submissions are clear, accurate and compliant Coordinating master submission documents and managing version control Using InDesign, Word and PowerPoint to produce professional bid documents and presentations Maintaining and improving central bid libraries and reusable content Working collaboratively with bid, marketing and technical teams to continuously improve submission quality Bid Coordinator Skills and Experience You will ideally have: Previous experience in bid coordination, bid administration or a similar role Experience within professional services, consultancy, construction or the wider built environment Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience using Adobe InDesign Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines A degree in a relevant subject such as Marketing, English or Communications would be advantageous but is not essential. In Return? Salary of 35,000 - 38,000 Private healthcare with Bupa, including individual cover and reduced-cost partner/family options 25 days' annual leave Ability to buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days' holiday per year 3 paid volunteering days annually 6% employer pension contribution, with a minimum 3% employee contribution Life assurance at 4x salary Income protection of up to 75% of salary Flexible benefits at preferential rates, including gym membership and dental insurance Cycle-to-work scheme If you are a bid coordinator, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REFERENCE:22755

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

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

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

Bid Administrator Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 + Benefits Location: Mid-Kent Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Bid Administrator Bid Coordinator Construction Administrator Pre-Construction Administrator Tender Administrator Construction Main Contractor Are you a highly organised Administrator looking to build your career within a thriving construction environment? Our client, a successful and growing Main Contractor, is seeking a Bid Administrator to join their Pre-Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in the coordination and administration of tender submissions, supporting Estimators, Bid Teams and Senior Management on a wide range of construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring tender documentation is managed accurately, deadlines are met and bid processes run smoothly from initial enquiry through to submission. Essential Skills & Experience Previous administrative experience is essential Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Skills & Experience Previous experience as a Bid Administrator, Bid Coordinator, Tender Administrator, Document Controller or Construction Administrator Experience within construction, engineering, property or professional services Experience using SharePoint Knowledge of tender processes, bid submissions or document control procedures The Role Reporting to the Head of Pre-Construction, you will provide administrative support to the Pre-Construction and Estimating teams, helping to coordinate tender submissions, maintain documentation and ensure critical deadlines are achieved. Key responsibilities include: Managing diaries, meetings, interviews and tender submission schedules Coordinating and maintaining tender documentation, addendums and correspondence Ensuring accurate document control and version management Distributing tender information to internal stakeholders Monitoring key tender dates and submission deadlines Recording and maintaining subcontractor and supplier quotations Supporting the preparation of bid submissions, questionnaires and tender documentation Assisting with client presentations, project profiles and meeting documentation Providing administrative support to Pre-Construction and Estimating teams Maintaining project photography and company records What's on Offer? Salary of £30,000 - £38,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus Ongoing training and professional development Clear opportunities for career progression Supportive and collaborative working environment Enhanced holiday entitlement and wellbeing initiatives Apply Now If you're an experienced Administrator, Bid Administrator, Construction Administrator, Tender Administrator or Bid Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration and a confidential discussion with a consultant at Westin Par. Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency. Due to the high volume of applications received, we can only respond to candidates whose skills and experience closely match our client's requirements. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Bid Co-ordinator An established, employee-owned multidisciplinary design practice is looking for an organised and proactive Bid Co-ordinator to join their Bristol or Plymouth team. The successful Bid Co-ordinator will support the full bid process across a range of public and private sector opportunities, helping to secure high-profile and nationally significant projects. The Bid Co-ordinator Role Working alongside a Senior Bid Co-ordinator, you will support the end-to-end bid process, including: Reviewing contract notices and bid portals and distributing relevant opportunities Coordinating go / no-go processes for new opportunities Managing bid programmes, deadlines, clarifications and document control Supporting the development of win themes, key messages and differentiators Coordinating input from technical teams, business support functions and sub-consultants Assisting with commercial content to ensure scope, services and project stages are accurately reflected Contributing to written bid responses and the presentation of submissions Formatting documents using InDesign Maintaining bid resources, including case studies, CVs and lessons learned Arranging post-bid feedback and review sessions Proficiency in InDesign, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience within architecture, construction, consultancy or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, as would APMP Foundation knowledge or similar bid management awareness. In Return? Salary: 28,000 - 33,000 Comprehensive benefits package 25 days AL Supportive, family-style working culture The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-profile projects Career development within an established Work Winning team If you are a Bid Coordinator, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REF: 22773MC

Bid Co-ordinator An established, employee-owned multidisciplinary design practice is looking for an organised and proactive Bid Co-ordinator to join their Bristol or Plymouth team. The successful Bid Co-ordinator will support the full bid process across a range of public and private sector opportunities, helping to secure high-profile and nationally significant projects. The Bid Co-ordinator Role Working alongside a Senior Bid Co-ordinator, you will support the end-to-end bid process, including: Reviewing contract notices and bid portals and distributing relevant opportunities Coordinating go / no-go processes for new opportunities Managing bid programmes, deadlines, clarifications and document control Supporting the development of win themes, key messages and differentiators Coordinating input from technical teams, business support functions and sub-consultants Assisting with commercial content to ensure scope, services and project stages are accurately reflected Contributing to written bid responses and the presentation of submissions Formatting documents using InDesign Maintaining bid resources, including case studies, CVs and lessons learned Arranging post-bid feedback and review sessions Proficiency in InDesign, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience within architecture, construction, consultancy or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, as would APMP Foundation knowledge or similar bid management awareness. In Return? Salary: 28,000 - 33,000 Comprehensive benefits package 25 days AL Supportive, family-style working culture The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-profile projects Career development within an established Work Winning team If you are a Bid Coordinator, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REF: 22773MC

JRRL are looking for an efficient and well-organised Administrator to join their client in Beckenham supporting the Head of Marketing & Bids and working closely with 2 other Bid Coordinators. This is a maternity cover starting immediately, working until September 2027. Hybrid, 2 days per week working from home. The ideal candidate will be a team player ideally with previous bid or project experience, be able to multi-task and work to deadlines and possess excellent communication skills. Hours: 9am to 5:30pm Responsibilities: Monitoring of public tender notices for suitable project opportunities, expressing interest and downloading the necessary documentation from online portals Manage the process for your own bids with relevant departments/staff Production of high-quality submissions to support the business's work winning and project delivery activities, meeting deadlines Ensure all submissions follow corporate guidelines and branding where possible and are technically correct Produce written submission information, research, and clarifications/ responses for SQ, ITT, Framework and Fee submissions, liaising with other departments for information as required Ensure material is factually and grammatically correct Ensure tender tracker is kept up to date Requesting feedback from clients Maintain individual workload tracker Maintain bid research library with up to date responses Create bespoke presentations where needed, organograms, visuals, case studies and company CVs as required Management of framework tracker and maintain framework pipeline by completing forms and carrying out market research Person Specification: Past experience with bids or project administration (6 months plus) Computer literate with an intermediate level of Word and Excel skills Knowledge of other Microsoft Programmes and Adobe Acrobat High attention to detail Be able to multi-task Work well within a team but also have the ability and confidence to work alone and take initiative Have excellent organisation and communication skills Have the ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines Excellent telephone manner This role is a full-time, permanent maternity contract position. The salary range reflects the candidate's level of experience. The lower end of the band is suited for individuals who may require additional training to meet the role's requirements, while the higher end is for candidates who possess the exact skills and experience outlined above