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Project Director/Bid Director Major Build Healthcare Projects Ontario, Canada About the Company A leading Canadian-owned and operated construction company delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across Ontario. With expertise spanning general contracting, civil engineering, road building and major public infrastructure, the business combines strong project management, innovative engineering and collaborative delivery to successfully execute projects of significant scale and complexity. The company is committed to building not only infrastructure, but careers, communities and a lasting legacy. Why Canada? Canada continues to invest heavily in major social and public infrastructure, creating exciting opportunities for experienced construction professionals to work on complex, high-value projects. Beyond the career opportunity, Canada offers an excellent quality of life, long-term professional development and the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that directly impacts communities. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Project Director/Bid Director to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight across large-scale social infrastructure projects delivered through Design-Build, P3 and alternative procurement models. This senior leadership role will oversee projects from preconstruction through delivery and close-out, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in line with client, stakeholder and regulatory requirements. The Bid Director will act as a key executive interface with public-sector clients, consultants, joint-venture partners and internal leadership. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and governance for multiple large-scale social infrastructure projects (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, post-secondary institutions, courthouses, transit-related buildings). Establish project execution strategies aligned with Amico Design Build s business objectives, risk appetite, and delivery standards. Serve as the senior escalation point for project issues, risks, and disputes. Act as the primary senior representative to public-sector owners, authorities, and key stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, trade partners, and financing entities. Lead executive-level meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder briefings. Provide leadership during pursuits, RFP responses, and design development phases. Oversee constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and design coordination. Ensure design development aligns with scope, budget, schedule, and performance requirements. Maintain executive accountability for project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and margin. Review and approve major contracts, change management strategies, claims, and risk mitigation plans. Support negotiations related to change orders, claims resolution, and commercial settlements. Oversee master schedules and milestone delivery for complex, multi-year projects. Identify and manage high-risk elements including procurement, permitting, design changes, and stakeholder impacts. Ensure proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and reporting. Provide executive oversight of site operations, safety performance, quality assurance, and compliance. Ensure adherence to health & safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Amico policies. Support construction teams in resolving critical field issues. Mentor and develop Project Directors, Project Managers, and senior project staff. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support talent development, succession planning, and performance management. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field (Master s degree considered an asset). 15+ years of progressive experience delivering large-scale building projects, with significant exposure to social infrastructure. Proven leadership experience in Design-Build and/or P3 project delivery. Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $100M+. Strong understanding of public-sector procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder governance. Excellent financial acumen, risk management, and negotiation skills. Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

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

Willmott Dixon is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Project Manager (Bid Manager) to join our Midlands region. Supporting our preconstruction team in the West Midlands, you will be based in our Birmingham office primarily and work on a hybrid basis. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will demonstrate true leadership and manage both internal and external resources to deliver successful bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring our customers' expectations are met and, wherever possible, exceeded. Essentially project managing the preconstruction bid process throughout the PSCA period. With a proven track record of successful projects, you will be responsible for leading two-stage/negotiated tenders for projects ranging in value from 10m to 100m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, transport and Commercial. At Willmott Dixon we operate through several frameworks, allowing for a greater probability of seeing your hard work come to life. As a Preconstruction Project Manager, you will be responsible for Motivating and leading a bid team that includes both internal (estimators, design professionals, MEP professionals and planners) and often external (supply chain and consultants) resource. Working closely with your team to develop the commercial strategy. Managing the customers' expectations through informal and formal 'health checks', adopting a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations. Developing and incorporating project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives. Ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on progress, managing potential risks and opportunities, and instigating pre-emptive and corrective actions as required. Maintaining continuous professional development of yourself and your team to ensure appropriate technical awareness, implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Maintaining a 'one team' approach throughout to create a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations. Coordinating inception workshops with our customers and using your proven listening skills to ensure we truly understand our customers 'Why', gaining vital information that will enable your bid team to go the extra mile. Essential and Desirable Criteria Experience in managing diverse technical input, understanding complex construction schemes and leading the bid or PCSA process will help you thrive in this role. If you have previously worked in a construction technical role, including but not limited to Operations, Planning, Commercial, Design or Estimating this will help you hit the ground running. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to become a key part of our pre-construction team, if you will enjoy understanding the challenges our customers face and are motivated by finding innovative solutions, please follow the link to apply. Additional Information In Return we reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical for you and a partner, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Willmott Dixon is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Project Manager (Bid Manager) to join our Midlands region. Supporting our preconstruction team in the East Midlands, you will be based in our Nottingham office primarily and work on a hybrid basis. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will demonstrate true leadership and manage both internal and external resources to deliver successful bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring our customers' expectations are met and, wherever possible, exceeded. Essentially project managing the preconstruction bid process throughout the PSCA period. With a proven track record of successful projects, you will be responsible for leading two-stage/negotiated tenders for projects ranging in value from 10m to 100m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, transport and Commercial. At Willmott Dixon we operate through several frameworks, allowing for a greater probability of seeing your hard work come to life. As a Preconstruction Project Manager, you will be responsible for Motivating and leading a bid team that includes both internal (estimators, design professionals, MEP professionals and planners) and often external (supply chain and consultants) resource. Working closely with your team to develop the commercial strategy. Managing the customers' expectations through informal and formal 'health checks', adopting a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations. Developing and incorporating project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives. Ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on progress, managing potential risks and opportunities, and instigating pre-emptive and corrective actions as required. Maintaining continuous professional development of yourself and your team to ensure appropriate technical awareness, implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Maintaining a 'one team' approach throughout to create a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations. Coordinating inception workshops with our customers and using your proven listening skills to ensure we truly understand our customers 'Why', gaining vital information that will enable your bid team to go the extra mile. Essential and Desirable Criteria Experience in managing diverse technical input, understanding complex construction schemes and leading the bid or PCSA process will help you thrive in this role. If you have previously worked in a construction technical role, including but not limited to Operations, Planning, Commercial, Design or Estimating this will help you hit the ground running. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to become a key part of our pre-construction team, if you will enjoy understanding the challenges our customers face and are motivated by finding innovative solutions, please follow the link to apply. Additional Information In Return we reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical for you and a partner, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M&E Manager) Derby - M&E Manager c 50k - 62k neg dep exp + car allowance + benefits Our highly successful niche sector client based in Derby offers a range of highest quality technical solutions that encompass high-integrity control and monitoring systems to blue chip clients worldwide, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and professional Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M&E Manager) to oversee the supply chain operation and support the planning, procurement and delivery of M&E works across a range of projects and bids. To be considered for this varied and challenging Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M&E Manager) role, you will be a well organised team player who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and commercial awareness and a high level of electrical infrastructure and electrical principles knowledge, holding a relevant qualification (HND or above) in electrical engineering or equivalent, whilst also having the appropriate skills and experience to undertake the following (including but not limited to) duties: Tender Stages: Co-ordinating and attending site surveys at both tender and project delivery stages. Evaluating M&E supplier proposals for scope completeness, risk, programme and commercial alignment Supporting the bid team with pricing strategy, risk allowances, qualifications and clarifications for M&E scope. Project Delivery for M&E Works: Producing technical and delivery requirements for supplier quotations and conducting evaluations and supporting site surveys as required to inform delivery strategy. Attending design meetings (along with design sub-contractor as required). Providing technical and delivery support to the Site Supervisor in site progress meetings and assisting the Project Managers in the planning, execution and completion of the M&E sub-contract works, and managing supplier progress and performance, ensuring alignment with project plans. Managing and reviewing the production of supplier designs Managing M&E FAT's and reviewing all relevant documentation. Managing the co-ordination of designers and installers (which may be different sub-contractors) Reviewing site test documentation and RAMS for suitability, completeness and alignment. Managing site supervisors for M&E works and all aspects of installation handover, as well as all associated members of the team including Commissioning Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers and CAD Engineers. It is envisaged that the successful Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M&E Manager) candidate will be qualified to at least HND Electrical Engineering or above and demonstrate at least 4 years previous experience in a similar role with a high level of familiarity of electrical infrastructure and electrical principles normally associated with projects in transportation, power or comparable sizable projects from other sectors and extensive experience of supporting bids or preconstruction activities. With a good level of IT proficiency (Excel and Word mandatory) and be legally permitted to work in the Republic of Ireland without restriction, you will be comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail and the flexibility and adaptability to manage a range of different tasks and to work extra hours as required in a prestigious Derby based office environment. Contact the Electrical Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to (url removed) for further details.

Pre-Construction Manager/Estimator Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 40 per week Bedford Permanent, Office Based We are recruiting on behalf of a leading multidisciplinary construction services and electrical contracting business, delivering expert solutions across building, engineering, fit-out, refurbishment, commercial interiors, electrical, AV, and data services. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented Pre-Construction Manager to join a growing team, taking ownership of the preconstruction phase from early-stage development through to successful project handover. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded and technically strong estimator, comfortable bridging client needs, design intent, and construction feasibility to lay the groundwork for successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full preconstruction process, collaborating with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams. Key Responsibilities for a Pre-Construction Manager: Analyse and interpret project information to inform accurate estimates and proposals. Prepare estimates and bid proposals on commercial construction projects for work values up to 3m. Accurately calculate take-offs from drawings, including labour and materials. Understand and apply the planning and sequencing of construction projects. Communicate with clients to clarify unclear specifications and wording through RFIs. Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing for bid submissions. Participate in site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-overs, and project close-out meetings as needed. Use an in-house pricing and quoting system to deliver accurate estimates. Undertake site surveys and attend site visits as required. Support the business unit lead and report back on progress weekly. Key Skills for a Pre-Construction Manager: Proven experience as a construction estimator within the commercial construction sector. HNC/HND in Construction and the Built Environment, or equivalent. Experience with estimating and the full tender submission process. Good attention to detail with a methodical, accurate approach. Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising with clients, sub-contractors, and internal teams. IT literate, with confident use of estimating and quoting systems. If you are a detail-driven estimator who enjoys shaping projects from initial concept through to successful delivery, and wants to join a business that delivers integrated construction and engineering solutions across the region, then please apply now!

Project Manager (Pre Construction) 65,000 - 70,000 + Company Car + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Alloa Are you a Project Manager, with a background in construction, looking to step into a role which you can make your own, for a rapidly growing company, where you will play a pivotal role in the development and management of the entire preconstruction team? In this role you will be responsible for building and managing the pre-construction team, playing a leading role in the delivery of multi-million pound energy projects. You will attend bid and design meetings, develop new and existing designs, schedule tenders, coordinate with stakeholders and manage project planning. Founded over 30 years ago, this construction business specialises in the design and delivery of a range of multi million pound residential and commercial new builds and refurbishments. This role would suit a Project Manager from a construction background who is looking to step into a new role where they can create and develop their team autonomously, whilst leading the delivery of big projects. The Role: Estimate preliminary costs required to execute the projects Respond to tender queries, prepare, and submit competitive tender packages and pricing from in accordance with the clients' and subcontractors' requirements Attend bid and design meetings Estimate materials, plant, prelims, and labour to provide complete priced cost plans Monday to Friday, 8am - 5:30pm with 3:30pm finish on Friday The Person: Project Manager Construction background Looking to progress to a pre-construction manager Job Reference: BBBH26712 Pre-Construction, Manager, Estimator, Commercial, Mechanical, Electrical, Bonus, Progression, Consultancy, Tenders, Materials, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath, Newport, Gloucester If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

BID WRITER - Leading Main Contractor Location: Coventry (Office Based/Hybrid) Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Generous Benefits Package The Opportunity: Are you an experienced Bid Writer who thrives on producing compelling, high-quality submissions that win work? We're working with a highly respected, long-established construction business that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering major projects across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, commerical, leisure and mixed-use developments. With a strong pipeline of work, an impressive client base and an enviable success rate, they're now looking to appoint a Bid Writers to join their growing Preconstruction team based in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative business where quality, innovation and people genuinely come first. The Role Working closely with the Preconstruction Manager and wider operational teams, you'll take ownership of producing engaging, high-quality bid submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission. You'll be responsible for: Producing high-quality PQQs, SQs, ITTs and tender submissions Writing compelling, tailored responses that clearly demonstrate the company's strengths and added value Managing tender programmes and ensuring submission deadlines are met Creating bid-specific case studies, CVs and supporting documentation Designing visually engaging proposal documents using Adobe Creative Suite Coordinating information from technical and operational teams across the business Managing online tender portals and electronic submissions Continuously improving bid content by maintaining a library of responses, project information and supporting materials You'll also work closely with the marketing team to support branding, presentation materials, social media content and wider business development initiatives. About You We're looking for someone who enjoys creating winning submissions and has excellent written communication skills. Ideally you'll have: Previous experience writing successful bids within construction or the built environment Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Experience producing PQQs, SQs and tender submissions Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) A collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders across the business What's on Offer? Salary of 50,000 - 60,000 Generous benefits package Enhanced pension Excellent holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave Health and wellbeing benefits Flexible working arrangements Genuine career development opportunities Supportive, collaborative working environment The opportunity to join a financially secure business with an exceptional reputation and strong order book If you're looking to join a business where your work genuinely makes an impact and where you'll be part of a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Nicholas Associates are working with reputable, long-serving contractor who are looking for a Senior Estimator to strengthen the preconstruction team and help driving success across large-scale projects within Infrastructure, Power, Defence and Data sectors. The Role You will play a pivotal role in the pre-construction process, leading the pricing and tendering for projects ranging from 5m to 50m+. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and project managers to develop accurate and competitive bids. Key Responsibilities Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tenders Work closely with the commercial, technical, and operational teams Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and internal stakeholders Identify risk and opportunity in tender submissions About You Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, power Strong technical understanding of civil engineering works Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Excel Confident communicator, capable of leading tender presentations and negotiations Experience using Conquest Estimating system or similar What?s on Offer A respected position within a long-established, financially secure company Opportunities to work on flagship UK projects Supportive team environment with long-term career progression Competitive salary or rate, car allowance, pension scheme, and bonus About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Our client is a leading design & build infrastructure and engineering contractor, working on multiple standalone multidisciplinary projects and Framework contracts across London and the Southeast. As the Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing and compiling bid & tender requests, ensuring a well authored, clear and concise response, that is in a logical and professional format, that captures and answers all client tenders questions. As the successful candidate, you will work with the Bid Coordinator and Technical Author, and liaise directly with the client, the estimating, design and health & safety teams, to produce best in class tender responses. Bid Manager roles and responsibilities: Managing, coordinating and recording the receipt of leads, PQQs, ITTs, TQ's from portals, emails, and document sharing platforms etc. Undertaking review of PQQs and ITTs to understand next actions to be taken and ensure correct distribution to the relevant teams, including Pre-Construction, Planning, Commercial & Estimating, Health & Safety, Business Development & Marketing departments to ensure deadlines are met. Management of the tender process, coordinating the completion of PQQs and tender submissions including all supporting evidence, preparing internal meetings and assigning actions, and the collation of tender submissions and client feedback. Writing and proof reading of documents for readability, grammar and spelling errors, and suitability of answered tender questions, liaising with projects and Engineering team to gain feedback and information that could improve the bid. Assist the Preconstruction Director in developing and maintaining work winning procedures and maintaining PQQ and tender 'library' for the Company. Bid Manager requirements: Degree or HNC/HND a construction, media design, English Language or journalistic qualification would be advantageous. Experience working within the construction industry, within either a preconstruction or bid role. Excellent writing and document presentation skills. Must have an exceptional eye for detail, able to work to tight deadlines, on multiple bids and maintain accuracy under pressure. Strong IT Literate in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Bid Manager Benefits: Working for an established infrastructure and engineering contractor. Opportunity to work as part of an established team, with freedom to work on your own initiative. Competitive salary and package. Immediate role.

About this Role: Experienced / ambitious Bid Manager required to work with the Berkshire / M4 regional office of this busy main contractor on a mixture of framework bids and competitive tenders then through the PCSA period through to financial close. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager you will work closely with the commercial, design and planning resource in the business and be responsible for the schemes from initial enquiry and early client engagement, PQQ, tender or expression of interest / mini competition stages onwards. Duties will include: Client and stakeholder liaison to assess and understand overall requirement brief and outline of proposed scheme where applicable; Identify risks and opportunities to contractor; Comment on viability of scheme; Identify key drivers and propose 'win strategies' to suit; Engage with consultants to develop tender in terms of design, budget, etc; Manage and contribute to bid process including coordinating input from team members, agreeing timescales, key deadlines, and attending all mid-tender interviews and client presentations; Develop design and methodology, plus have input to programming of work, phasing and cost plan; Engage with supply chain to develop detailed design and methodology; Work closely with planner & commercial team to develop scheme, manage design development, through tender and second stage preconstruction; Develop scheme through preconstruction phase to financial close, plus liaison with construction team through initial start on site; Develop close working relationships with clients and consultants to generate repeat business; Reporting regularly to Preconstruction Manager / Regional Director on progress. About the Company: This regional office is based in Berkshire on the M4 and has an annual turnover of circa 150m. Work is secured via a mixture of occasional competitive tenders, national and regional frameworks and negotiated works with repeat clients. Scope of works includes University Faculty Buildings, local authority Schools and Academies, Leisure Centres and Sport Facilities, high end Commercial Offices, hotels and high spec Retirement Living developments, Research & Development facilities and Data centre etc. Projects are typically 40m - 100m+ design and build schemes in the Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Avon, Thames Valley areas. This is a reasonable size geographical patch, and the contractor has a proven track record of successful project delivery in these area, with future growth plans to increase the turnover of the business further. Requirements including certificates and qualifications: You will ideally be degree qualified from an architectural / design management or project / contract management background, and have excellent attention to detail, communication and negotiations skills, keen technical, commercial and contractual knowledge, problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. You will possess the ability to assess a scheme and see the larger picture, encompassing the needs of the client, timescales and budget, local politics, and identify all key drivers and potential obstacles. This role will suit an experienced Bid / Preconstruction Manager, Senior Project Manager or Design Manager with preconstruction experience, and a determined and competitive nature, or Possibly an experienced Senior Estimator looking to take greater ownership and lead for the bid process. Experience of working on frameworks including DfE formerly ESFA, SCF, MoJ, and CCS advantageous. You will ideally have a proven track record of successful input to tenders in the Project Management, Design Management or Estimating role with a Main Contractor. High standards, attention to detail and the drive will be well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects. For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK

About the company: Our privately owned client who is based in Central London is a leading name within the enabling works industry with a group annual turnover in excess of 200M. They undertake technical civil engineering projects throughout the City with values ranging up to 40M and their services include demolition, basement construction, RC frames, temporary works, remediation, earthworks and concrete works. With a low staff turnover, this contractor, who operates as principal contractor on the majority of their projects, rarely recruits, and this opportunity has arisen purely due to company expansion. Having worked closely with this business for over 10 years, I would highly recommend them to professionals looking to join a forward-thinking contractor that can offer the opportunity to work on large, technical engineering projects in Central London and throughout the UK. About the opportunity: Due to company expansion, my client is recruiting permanently for a Preconstruction Technical Manager who will be responsible for assisting the preconstruction lead, working alongside preconstruction managers and estimators, to ensure tenders are technically considered and can be successfully delivered by site teams. As a Preconstruction Technical Manager, you will be responsible for producing and giving tender review presentations and leading site walks to better understand and develop tender strategies moving forward. As a Preconstruction Technical Manager, your role will include, but not be limited to leading the technical development to unlock complex projects; coordinating and managing technical answers and prioritising the overall delivery of the tender programme and solution; producing programmes utilising Asta; supporting PQQ process and providing technical answers to the bid management team; producing temporary works design briefs, creating outline method statements and managing subcontractor quotation teams to deliver best possible deliverable programmes and prices to name just a few duties. Projects you will be involved on will be valued up to 40M, and these range from top-down demolition to complex cut and carve structures with hydraulic jacking, infilling within retrofit projects and newbuild large towers with deep basements. About the requirements: To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold an industry-related degree and proven experience of either working onsite as a Project Engineer or Project Manager within RC/Build environments, ideally within Central London (and be keen to move into Preconstruction) or already be operating as a Preconstruction Manager. Additionally, you must have good presentation skills and the ability to develop construction sequences and programmes of work for the most efficient working methods. About the benefits and rewards: For this permanent opportunity, my client is targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere from 75,000 - 90,000 per annum; however, the specific salary will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, there will be a generous package on offer which includes all travel expenses covered, private health care and enrolment in their pension scheme. Lastly, due to the current team structure and a growing company, fantastic career progression opportunities will be available. How to apply: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss further on a confidential basis.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen with one of the UK's most respected and established RC Frame subcontractors. Due to continued growth and strategic business plans, our client is seeking to appoint a Preconstruction Director to lead and develop their preconstruction function from their Central London office. This is a pivotal leadership role within the business, offering the opportunity to work directly alongside the senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping future project success. This position would suit an experienced Preconstruction Director seeking a fresh challenge, or a high-performing Preconstruction Manager ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. The Opportunity As Preconstruction Director, you will take ownership of the entire preconstruction process, leading bid strategy, estimating, planning, commercial input and client engagement activities across a diverse portfolio of major RC Frame and structural projects. You will be instrumental in securing future work, developing key client relationships, and ensuring the business continues to maintain its reputation as a market leader within the sector. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have genuine influence over business strategy, project selection, and the ongoing development of the preconstruction team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all preconstruction activities across the business Develop and implement winning bid and tender strategies Oversee estimating, value engineering and programme development Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders Work closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure smooth project handovers Support business development initiatives and identify new opportunities Mentor and develop existing preconstruction personnel Contribute to the wider strategic growth of the business About You Proven experience within RC Frame, Groundworks, Concrete Structures or related specialist subcontracting sectors Strong preconstruction, estimating and bid management expertise Commercially aware with excellent client-facing and leadership skills Ability to influence at both project and board level Ambitious, driven and keen to make a significant impact within a growing business Either currently operating as a Preconstruction Director or an experienced Preconstruction Manager ready for the next stage of your career What's on Offer Senior leadership position within a renowned market-leading contractor Direct access to and collaboration with the Managing Director Opportunity to shape and lead the entire preconstruction function Excellent career progression prospects Competitive salary and executive-level package A stable, well-established business with an enviable project portfolio

Design Manager (Preconstruction / Tenders) Reading £55,000 £75,000 + Car Allowance + Package Are you a Design Manager looking to play a key role in winning major construction projects? A leading national main contractor is seeking a Design Manager to join its established pre-construction team in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of secured frameworks and high-profile projects, helping shape bids from concept through to submission. The Role As Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate the design process throughout the tender phase, ensuring proposals are compliant, buildable, commercially competitive, and aligned with client expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams during the tender stage. Review client requirements and develop compliant, buildable design solutions. Work closely with bid, planning, and commercial teams to produce winning submissions. Manage design risks, opportunities, and value engineering initiatives. Coordinate consultants and supply chain partners. Ensure technical information is delivered accurately and in line with tender programmes. About You Minimum 2 years' design experience within a contractor, subcontractor, or consultancy environment. Strong understanding of construction and design management processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. What's On Offer? £55,000 £75,000 salary (DOE). Car allowance/company car and comprehensive benefits package. Long-term pipeline of secured work. Clear progression opportunities within a leading national contractor. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Supportive and collaborative team culture.

Our client is a well-established and highly successful civil engineering and structures contractor, delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and expansion into the infrastructure, defence, data centre, and energy sectors, they are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their Preconstruction and Business Development team based in Corby. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's continued growth and strengthening its presence across these evolving markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and highly organised professional to take ownership of major bids, working collaboratively with estimating, planning, design and technical teams to secure projects. The Role: Reporting into the Head of Preconstruction, you will lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions that maximise the company's chances of success. Working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders, you'll develop winning bid strategies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement across the tendering function. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the complete bid process from initial enquiry through to submission. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Estimating, Planning, Design, Commercial and Technical specialists. Develop and implement bid strategies aligned to client requirements and business objectives. Establish and manage bid programmes, ensuring deadlines and milestones are achieved. Prepare and review prequalification questionnaires (PQQs), tenders and proposal documentation. Work alongside estimating and commercial teams to ensure competitive pricing and robust commercial submissions. Collaborate with planning teams to develop programmes and delivery methodologies. Facilitate value engineering workshops and identify innovative, cost-effective solutions. Ensure all submissions comply with company governance procedures and client requirements. Manage bid budgets and resources effectively to deliver value for money. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, designers and supply chain partners. Chair bid review meetings and coordinate internal project workshops. Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations. Implement continuous improvement initiatives. About You: You'll be an experienced Bid Manager or Senior Estimator/Bid Lead with a proven background within civil engineering, structures or construction. You will have experience managing multiple concurrent tenders whilst confidently engaging with technical, commercial and operational stakeholders. You will also possess: Proven experience successfully managing bids and tenders within construction or civil engineering. Strong understanding of estimating, planning and construction methodologies. Experience pricing a variety of civil engineering and construction projects. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Good understanding of Bills of Quantities and preliminary cost items. Experience managing procurement activities and supply chain relationships. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project. Qualifications: HNC, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent construction qualification. Professional membership of MCIOB or MRICS. Desirable Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure and growing contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering major civil engineering and structures projects across the UK. You'll become part of a collaborative preconstruction team where your expertise will directly influence project success, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Building Services Manager to join our build Division working on projects in the South East. The role is to take full responsibility for the services packages across a range of the projects and you will be involved with the bid and estimating teams at preconstruction stage to look at the feasibility, programme times and buildability of the scheme. You will work with the design and commercial teams and subcontractors to establish best practice, price and procedure for the schemes and your input is essential to the successful delivery of the wider project. About you Previous experience as a Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or M&E Manager. Main contractor experience is essential. Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building services. Experience delivering education projects preferred. Ability to manage multiple projects across a regional portfolio. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Why work for us? Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services, often competing and winning work from our much larger competitors. We are based in the heart of Bristol in a modern open plan office with great facilities. To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth, you should apply today and lets talk. What is the purpose of the role and expectations? The successful applicant will play a key role in delivering accurate and competitive pre construction stage to for a wide range of refurb and fit out projects across a range of sectors. You will work closely with the preconstruction team ensuring commercially astute decisions are made and the client is supported and informed at all times. This is a new role due to an upturn in new projects that we are managing. What will be my core responsibilities? Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labour, and equipment. Analyse drawings, specifications, and other project documents to determine project requirements. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to obtain pricing and ensure all aspects of the project are covered. Challenge estimates and quotes to gain the most commercially beneficial outcome, balancing pricing, quality and availability. Assess risks and opportunities, factoring them into cost estimates. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing. Prepare tender submissions and support the bid process to secure new projects. Monitor and update cost databases remaining up to date with current market conditions and supply challenges. What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? Proven experience Estimating projects up to 3m in value. Strong knowledge of construction processes, methods, and materials. An understanding of estimating software such as ConQuest and proficiency in MS Office, notably Excel. Strong commerciality, able to influence and help win competitive tenders. Strong analytical skills alongside excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Effective communication as you will work closely with the project managers and the end client. A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.