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Lindum Group is a family run, employee owned construction business which has been operating successfully since 1956 and have featured in the top 100 of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. We have offices based in Lincoln, York and Peterborough and manage New Builds, Refurbishments and Maintenance projects across England. Lindum Construction specialise in projects in the Lincoln and extended East Midlands region. We have a variety of clients in a range of sectors, including affordable housing, food, retail, education, commercial, industrial and health running multiple projects with values up to 20m. Lindum is a well-established local construction company with long-standing client relationships demonstrated by the fact that most of the projects we deliver being procured via direct negotiation with existing clients. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join our team on a permanent, full time basis. Role and responsibilities: Produce tender programmes, prelims sheet and methodology at bid stage. Assist the project estimator during site visits and the tender period. Assist with any value engineering both at bid and pre-construction stage. Assist and lead the pre-construction team during the pre-construction phase of projects. Lead/chair design team meetings with the client, professional teams and with subcontractors. Assist with the discharge of relevant planning conditions. Plan and manage projects during the lead in period, completing construction phase plans, waste management plans and all relevant health and safety paperwork as required. Be responsible for the construction and delivery stage of the project, manage health and safety and environmental aspects of the project. Plan, co-ordinate and supervise designers, subcontractors and labour to ensure work is progressing on schedule and in a safe manner. Ensure work is being completed to the required standard whilst controlling programme and costs. Produce request for information schedules and ensure information is obtained in adequate time to enable the project to progress as programmed. Assist the quantity surveyor by producing labour and plant forecasts for the cost value reports. Produce subcontract procurement schedules as required. Produce monthly progress reports for site meetings and chair these meeting as required. Maintain regular client contact even when we are not working with them to seek out future opportunities. Support and encourage colleagues and work as a team to achieve objectives. Assist and support the site managers as required, various levels of support required depending on the ability of the site manager, junior site managers require additional support. Complete monthly contractors reports and ensure that the site manager is completing the daily/weekly health and safety paperwork. Ensure the subcontractors RAMs are suitable for the work being completed and ensure along with the site manager that work is completed as per method of working, on time and to a suitable standard. Procure any long lead in items/materials prior to the project starting on site. Co-ordinate main services and highway adoption procurement with the service/design co-coordinators. Attend contracts managers labour and cost value meetings weekly/monthly as required. Introduce customer care manager to the client at handover and assist the customer care manager with any defects until the end of defects period. The role is full-time and salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications. Benefits include pension, cash back health care plan, profit related pay, employee share scheme and opportunities for further training, development and progression. Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We appreciate all applications but are unable to provide individual feedback for unsuccessful submissions. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably skilled and qualified applicants.NO NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further! Aureos are seeking a talented and experienced Proposals Manager to join our growing infrastructure team. This is a key role where you will lead the development of high-quality bids for complex infrastructure projects, helping us secure strategic work across our rail, highways, energy and nuclear business units. Managing the end-to-end bid process, you will craft compelling written content and collaborate closely with technical experts across multiple disciplines to produce exceptional submissions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle across the infrastructure division, from inception to final submission, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, competitive proposals. Write, edit, and proofread persuasive and technically accurate bid responses, tailored to client requirements. Collaborate with subject matter experts, commercial teams, and delivery leads to shape winning strategies and facilitate solution development workshops and reviews. Coordinate closely with Bid Coordinators to maintain timelines and uphold quality standards across all deliverables. Analyse tender documentation to extract key requirements, identify win themes, and ensure full compliance with client and internal governance. Support post-submission activities, including clarifications, presentations, and feedback reviews. Support internal knowledge sharing and coaching of more junior team members. Skills, Knowledge and experience Proven experience as a Proposals Manager in infrastructure (minimum 3 years' experience), ideally with exposure to the highways, energy, rail, or nuclear sectors. Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling and original content. Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple bids simultaneously. Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of industry standards, procurement processes, and compliance requirements in infrastructure. Desirable: APMP or similar bid/proposal management qualification. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe (Acrobat and InDesign). In return you will receive Generous Salary 25 days Holiday with the option to buy more Pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Employee benefits portal. On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral Scheme Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application. Equal Opportunities Aureosare an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

My client is looking for another creative, organised and motivated Junior Proposals Coordinator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline who is looking to develop their career within a professional and fast-paced construction environment. Working closely with the bids/proposals and wider business development team, you will help coordinate and produce high-quality tender submissions, presentations, company credentials and other marketing materials. You will play an important role in ensuring that our proposals are visually engaging, accurate, well-structured and delivered to a consistently high standard. No previous experience in construction or bids / proposals is essential. We are looking for someone with strong creative skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. There is amazing opportunity to progress from a Junior Proposals Coordinator up to a Proposal Management position within the business with great earning potential. Junior Proposals Coordinator roles & responsibilities Assist with the coordination and production of tender and proposal submissions from initial brief through to final submission. Create and format visually engaging proposal documents, presentations and supporting materials. Develop layouts, graphics, diagrams, infographics and other visual content to communicate information clearly and effectively. Work with internal teams to gather project information, imagery, case studies, CVs and other relevant content. Help ensure proposals are consistent with company branding and visual guidelines. Coordinate deadlines, submissions and document requirements, keeping accurate records throughout the process. Proofread and quality-check documents for formatting, accuracy, consistency and presentation. Support the preparation of presentations, interview materials and other business development collateral. Organise and maintain proposal content, templates, imagery and other digital assets. Liaise with colleagues across the business to obtain information and ensure submissions are completed on time. Assist with general marketing and business development activities as required. Stay up to date with design trends, presentation techniques and best practice in proposal development. Junior Proposals Coordinator requirements A recent graduate, or early-career professional, with a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, Communications or a related subject . Creative, with a strong eye for layout, typography, imagery and visual presentation. Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple deadlines and priorities. Experience using Adobe InDesign Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Word. Proposal Manager Benefits Travel / Car allowance on top of salary Bonus scheme Good annual leave & pension package Supportive & friendly company culture Opportunities to grow & progress within the business + Benefits

Senior Estimator Leading International Engineering Contractor Nuclear Infrastructure Workington-based Staff Role Competitive Salary The Opportunity We're recruiting a Senior Estimator to prepare detailed and accurate pricing for major tenders and support clients with pricing on early contractor involvement projects. You'll be responsible for comprehensive cost estimation across labour, plant, materials, subcontracts and preliminaries, working closely with bid managers, planners, procurement and technical teams to deliver competitive, robust pricing submissions. Position Details: Permanent Staff Role Competitive salary Based in Workington Full-time office based with 1 day per week remote working post-probation SC clearance required (ability to obtain) Reports to Head of Bid Management This is a senior technical role for an experienced estimator with nuclear industry background. You'll manage pricing strategy, develop cost estimates, lead supplier and subcontractor negotiations, and ensure all bids are competitively priced and compliant with client requirements. You'll manage assistant estimators and collaborate across bid management, planning, procurement and operations teams. What You'll Be Doing Estimate Preparation & Pricing Strategy Prepare detailed and accurate pricing for major tenders Develop cost-effective design options and price alternatives Ensure company governance procedures and competitive pricing methodologies are followed Agree estimation methodologies and outputs with planners, bid managers and design teams Provide cost advice to bid and design managers on value engineering opportunities Labour Costing Develop local and build-up rates for self-delivered labour Ensure compliance with Working Rule Agreements and client-specific requirements Prepare scheme-specific labour rate calculations Coordinate staffing levels and labour programme with operations teams Manage shift patterns and overtime rates in compliance with Working Time Directive Plant & Equipment Develop local and build-up rates for plant and equipment Liaise with planners to reconcile plant resource levels Ensure plant requirements are appropriately costed and resourced Materials & Procurement Prepare material comparison sheets considering unit rates, wastage, waiting times and part loads Liaise with procurement to identify and select appropriate suppliers Review supplier quotations for sufficiency and compliance Agree material supplier selections with procurement and bid team Manage material cost management and supplier negotiations Subcontract Management Liaise with procurement and bid team to identify and select subcontractors Review subcontractor quotations for sufficiency and compliance Prepare subcontractor comparison sheets with rate adjustments/deletions Agree subcontractor selections with procurement and bid manager Manage subcontract cost negotiations and inclusions/exclusions Preliminaries & Temporary Works Coordinate with planners and temporary works coordinators on extent and cost of temporary works Agree temporary works costs and methodology Liaise with planners to determine preliminary duration and overall project timescales Ensure all client requirements are included (CCS, CEEQUAL, etc.) Risk & Value Management Input into tender risk and opportunity registers with bid manager and risk team Identify and quantify cost risks and opportunities Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation discussions Tender Submission & Settlement Prepare top-sheet tender summaries and supporting cost build-up sheets Present pricing build-up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustment sheets reflecting settlement decisions Prepare final pricing documentation ensuring positive cash flow throughout project lifecycle Coordinate contract data and form of tender documentation with bid manager Address post-tender clarifications and amendments from clients Post-Tender Activities Prepare handover pricing documentation for project managers and commercial managers Attend handover meetings with bid managers on successful bids Coordinate bid reviews and feedback analysis on unsuccessful tenders About You Essential Qualifications & Experience Degree in quantity surveying, construction management or related discipline - or equivalent professional qualification MUST HAVE: Nuclear industry experience - demonstrated background estimating on nuclear or similar regulated infrastructure projects Minimum 8-10 years' estimating experience on major infrastructure tenders Proven track record on competitive tenders for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors Expert-level knowledge of: Labour cost build-ups and compliance (WRA, London Living Wage, etc.) Plant and equipment costing Material procurement and supplier management Subcontract assessment and cost management Temporary works and preliminaries pricing Risk identification and quantification Strong understanding of: Tender procedures and client requirements Commercial and contractual matters Working Time Directive and labour compliance Cost control and value engineering principles Proficiency in estimating software - Comapny systems, Excel and cost management tools Excellent communication skills - confident presenting pricing at settlement meetings and liaising with multiple stakeholders Collaborative approach - comfortable working across bid teams, procurement, planning and operations Attention to detail - accuracy essential in cost build-ups and tender documentation Strategic thinking - ability to develop competitive, risk-aware pricing strategies Desirable Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent professional qualification Experience managing assistant estimators or junior team members Familiarity with collaborative working on early contractor involvement projects Experience on large, complex nuclear or infrastructure projects Knowledge of client value frameworks (CCS, CEEQUAL, etc.) Experience with 4D scheduling and time-related cost management Value engineering and cost optimisation expertise Security Clearance You must be able to obtain SC (Security Clearance) to work on nuclear infrastructure projects. BPSS is the minimum starting point. The Role in Practice You'll be based in Workington, working as part of the bid management team. You'll report to the Head of Bid Management and manage assistant estimators, collaborating closely with bid managers, planners, procurement teams and operations leads. This is hands-on estimating work on strategically important nuclear infrastructure tenders. You'll be producing detailed cost estimates, managing supplier and subcontractor negotiations, presenting pricing at settlement meetings, and ensuring bids are competitive and compliant. Your estimating expertise, attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions directly impact bid success and project profitability. Why This Role You'll be working for a leading international engineering contractor on major nuclear infrastructure programmes. This is professional estimating work where your expertise in cost analysis, supplier management and value engineering is genuinely valued. You'll be working with experienced bid teams on strategically important, complex tenders where technical accuracy and commercial thinking matter. The role offers a competitive permanent salary, career development on significant UK nuclear projects, and the opportunity to influence how major infrastructure programmes are costed and delivered.