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Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridgeshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 85k- 90k + car allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An industry-leading, award-winning Main Contractor is looking to further strengthen its pre-construction team following a period of sustained success and a surging project pipeline. Known for high employee satisfaction and a diverse portfolio: spanning Life Sciences, Healthcare, Commercial, Education and Residential, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager. This position will play a pivotal role in the locally based Pre-Construction team, requiring a professional who can lead competitive tenders and navigate projects seamlessly through the PCSA stage to final contract award. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all technical disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working as a Bid Manager or from a pre-construction background as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Bid Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridgeshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 70k- 80k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on new tenders in addition to managing projects through the PCSA stage to full contract award. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their team. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all techincal disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working in pre-construction as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

Estimator Exciting Estimator position offering flexible working hours, long-term job security, contribute to multi-million-pound contracts with a highly reputable main contractor. Joining a well-established and respected specialist in the civils and groundworks sector, you will step into a pivotal role with exposure to prestigious projects and excellent prospects for both personal and career growth. Reporting directly to a senior director within the business, you will become an integral part of a company renowned for delivering high-quality civils and groundworks projects across commercial, public sector and educational clients. As Estimator, you will play a central role in tendering, costing, and supporting the delivery of technically complex projects, ensuring accuracy, value and competitiveness throughout the bidding process. The role is based in the Mirfield area, with excellent transport links across Dewsbury, Batley, Heckmondwike, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Bradford, Leeds, Cleckheaton, Birstall and Liversedge. What's in it for you as an Estimator: 45,000- 50,000 salary Flexible hours (potentially consider condensed days) Mirfield location with strong transport links Training and development Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally recognised projects Clear career progression within estimating, commercial and project delivery pathways Main Responsibilities of the Estimator: Interpreting CAD drawings, technical designs and specifications to produce accurate take-offs Preparing detailed cost estimates from the ground up Collaborating with project and site teams to gather technical information and validate scope Communicating with suppliers to obtain quotations and evaluate materials and costs Assisting with tender submissions, cost plans and budgets Analysing risks, value engineering opportunities and commercial considerations Supporting the project lifecycle from tender stage through to delivery handover Maintaining organised records of historical costs and supplier pricing Visiting sites when required to understand conditions and project requirements Requirements for the Estimator: Educational background in construction, civils or quantity surveying 2 or 3 years experience in estimating within groundworks, civil engineering, or general construction Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, technical plans, and specifications Strong numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills Confident communicator with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines Strong IT skills, including Excel, estimating software and CAD viewing tools To become an Estimator, I would love to receive CVs from Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers, Pre-Construction Managers, Bid Managers, Bid Coordinators, Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Procurement Managers, Cost Engineers and Cost Analysts. Do you have the skills and experience? I look forward to receiving your application. Thank you Fiona E3 Recruitment.

Graduate / Junior Engineer Erith , Kent Immediate Permanent “Are you a graduate with a degree /HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent then please read on” THE COMPANY Established in 2005 our client is an electrical installation company that offer a full range of electrical installation services; Their capabilities include Civil Construction, EHV, HV, LV & fibre optic cable jointing, cable pulling &installation, and installation of all associated auxiliary equipment. They cover a wide scope of projects including those on private and commercial networks, for the renewables energy market (both on & off shore), the over ground railway &London Underground and constructions industry. A close ambitious team they are now looking for a new team member who will enjoy the challenge of a very varied workload and the opportunity to contribute ideas and make an impact towards our continued success. THE ROLE Working closely with the Business Manager, Commercial Manager and Bids Team, the Project Engineer has a varied role supporting the day-to-day operations of a small but growing engineering firm. The role supports the Directors, Projects teams, and the Bids & Development Team. Supporting all electrical installations up to 400kV, working with project teams for current contracts and supporting the Bids Manager on Research & Development for new proposals; Undertaking stand alone R&D projects as directed by Management and/or as proposed by yourself (alongside a Business Case to justify it) Reviewing project requirements and developing designs to technical specifications with project team, including calculations to substantiate the design; Documenting procedures and reporting on performance against targets internally and for the client, in adherence with client/our own best practice procedures, safety and site rules. This includes working closely with our HSEQ Coordinator and Project Managers; Documentation support – installation, commissioning and operating documents; Actively contribute to design review, safety review (Risk Assessment and HAZOPS) – for technical, financial and risk mitigation – developing contingency plans and ensuring the company’s policies relating to Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental management are implemented consistently; Assisting with project related and technical procurement – equipment (including repair versus replace analysis; quality control; health & safety) and resource (including need analysis requirements; supporting workforce management; providing technical advice to workforce including engineers, technicians and subcontractors); Working towards gaining a commercial understanding of projects and assisting with compilation of Application for payments Provide Technical Support to the Project Managers and Bids Team. Reviewing Electrical and Fibre Optic Testing Procedures, Equipment and assist with compiling Results and Reports Setup and update Project expense logs Provide administrative and technical support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations. Provide support to the PM, Management team, Stores and Directors. When required assist with the management of all on going accreditation and certification requirements. Providing absence cover and workload support to other administrative and site functions including Project Management Office, Finance, Procurement, Stores and HR functions. THE CANDIDATE The client wishes to see candidates that have Office administration experience and knowledge of standard office procedures, demonstrating good time management and prioritisation skills; Advanced level of MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Strong oral and verbal communication skills; Good attention detail to identify and recommend changes; Good vocabulary and grammar. Understands, complies with and contributes to quality standards and processes. Recognises and communicates the benefit of good health, safety and wellbeing to maintain professionalism on behalf of H&A. Desirable: Degree/HNC in Electrical/High Voltage Engineering or equivalent; Hold valid manual driving license. Microsoft Project APPLICATION PROCESS Don’t waste time if you think this is the one for you! Apply directly through the advert or send your CV straight to me on (url removed)

JS245 – Senior Estimator (Civil Construction) Location: Swindon, Wilts Salary: £ 60,000 - £65,000 + Car / Travel allowance First Military Executive Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting for a Senior Estimator. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in Civil Construction. The successful candidate will operate in coordination with Bid Managers to ensure competitive pricing. Our client encourages interest from former service personnel, however all qualified candidates will be considered. Duties and Responsibilities : Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with Planner and, where appropriate the Bid Manager and Design Manager. Provide advice to Bid Manager/ Design manager on most competitive design options. Produce competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc. to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager on 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 or budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Labour - 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. Plant - Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items. Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels. Materials - 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. Subcontracts - Liaise with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations. Preparation of comparison sheet for subcontractors detailing 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. Temporary Works - Liaise with Planner/ Technical Services and Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Staff - Agree staffing levels and produce staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations lead. Use currently weekly staff rates to price staff. Agree staff 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 etc. Preliminaries - Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries. Coordinate and liaise with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of Clients requirements included as necessary (CCS/ CEEQUAL etc). Risk - Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register. Final settlement and submission - Produce top–sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets. Present pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings. Prepare adjustments sheet 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/ Contract Data Part 2 as required. Liaise 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 & 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. Location: Swindon, Wilts Salary: £ 60,000 - £65,000 + Car / Travel Allowance