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Leading National Developer seeks Commercially Savvy Construction professional Partnerships Manager - Housing Location: Central Belt Employer: National Residential Developer Sector: Construction / Affordable HousingA leading national residential developer is seeking a Partnerships Manager to drive growth in its publicly funded housing portfolio. Based in the Central Belt, this strategic role focuses on building partnerships with housing associations and local authorities to deliver high-quality affordable housing across the UK. Role Overview This is a front-end, commercially focused position suited to professionals with a strong technical understanding of construction and housing delivery. You will identify opportunities, influence project pipelines from the earliest stages, and collaborate with internal planning, commercial, and development teams to shape proposals that meet client and funding requirements. Key Requirements Tertiary qualification in construction, planning, quantity surveying, or a related discipline.Solid background in construction or housing development, ideally with experience in residential or social housing.Knowledge of planning processes, commercial frameworks, or business development within the built environment.Existing network or ability to engage with housing associations and local authority housing teams. This role could suit someone currently working in the housing association or local government sector looking to develop their skills in the private sector.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to support bid development and secure partnerships. What the Role Offers Opportunity to leverage technical expertise in a strategic business development capacity.Work with a respected national brand investing heavily in affordable housing.Collaborative environment with access to significant resources and support.Competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible working arrangements. This version positions the role as ideal for candidates with technical construction knowledge who want to move into a strategic, client-facing role. It also makes the tertiary qualification requirement clear and emphasises planning/commercial/business development experience. #

Exciting role for a commercially savvy Construction Professional - Partnerships Manager Partnerships Manager - Housing Location: Central Belt Employer: National Residential Developer Sector: Construction / Affordable Housing A well-established national residential developer is seeking a Partnership Manager to support the growth of its publicly funded housing portfolio. Based out of an office in the Central Belt, this role will focus on identifying and developing opportunities with housing associations and local government housing bodies across the UK. Role Overview: The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to build strategic relationships and support the delivery of affordable housing projects. This is a front-end role suited to someone with a strong understanding of the construction industry and a desire to influence project pipelines from the earliest stages. Key Requirements: Background in construction, ideally with experience in residential or social housing.Existing network of contacts across housing associations and local authority housing teams.Ability to engage with clients and partners to identify opportunities and support bid development.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. What the Role Offers: Opportunity to apply technical and sector knowledge in a strategic business development capacity.Working with a national brand with significant resources to invest in this space makes this role really exciting.A collaborative working environment within a respected national developer.Competitive salary and benefits package with a flexible work pattern available. #

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build their career within a multi-disciplinary property consultancy business where the strategic objective of Building Consultancy is to seek business growth from existing and new markets. We are looking for this role to start between July-September 2026, and if you'd like to be considered, please submit your application before 5:30pm on Tuesday 31 st March 2026. What we do At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK's most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond. In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receiveBCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business. The Project Management team provides the project management of construction projects, contract administration and fund monitoring to clients, to ensure they run efficiently and effectively. What you'll be doing You will be responsible for supporting a Project Manager with the delivery of exciting, complex and challenging construction projects from inception to completion, and your responsibilities will range from developing strategic project programmes through to securing construction contracts and their administration. What we want We are seeking individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and are self motivated. You must have achieved or be predicted a minimum of 112 UCAS points (equivalent of B,B,C grades) at A level and a 5/C in both English and Mathematics at GCSE level. We are growing in numbers but still maintain that feeling of being a close knit team and are therefore looking for people who not only have that desire to succeed but who can also live our values - where they strive for excellence, work with honesty and integrity and want to have fun at work too! What's in it for you We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. We have an excellent rewards package and a competitive salary: 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), up to 8% contributory pension, health insurance, discretionary bonus, medicash scheme (money towards dental treatments, opticians and remedial therapies) and offer a modern and agile environment in which to work. Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests can be made and will be considered for all positions, please add details to your application. Recruitment agencies Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.

TSG Building Services PLC is an award winning, multi-disciplined building services and construction company with contracts all over the South East. We serve a large and varied client base including Homeowners & Landlords, Local Authorities and Housing Associations. Job Introduction An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bid Coordinator to join our successful Bid Team. The ideal candidate will co-ordinate and produce bid response documents for Supplier Questionnaires (SQs) to a high standard, in accordance with client requirements and in line with the TSG bid process. We offer a varied role within a friendly working environment where you will have the chance to progress in a growing family-run company, into either bid writing or bid management. Responsibilities include bid planning using agreed tools, document creation, population, compilation and control, and submission in line with client deadlines. A high level of attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure are essential for this role. This role does offer flexible working - home based most of the time, with occasional days in the office Role Responsibility * Co-ordinate bid production activities for non-strategic bid opportunities and supplier / prequalification questionnaires including reading and understanding client bid documentation, deadlines and submission requirements and consolidate content from contributors into the required format and flag gaps to the Bid Manager. * Support business development, the Bid Director and Bid Managers when required on strategic and high priority bids including setting up compliance matrix and project plan and supporting the Bid Manager with client interface and communication via e-portals * Completion of marketing case studies * Completion of KPI statistics * Daily scanning of all tender portals (training will be provided) to ensure that we find all relevant opportunities for the business to help support our business plan targets * Maintain the bid framework standard model/toolkit, making sure that the latest documents are always available in the agreed location * Play an active role in managing our knowledge depository * Monitor and respond to the central bid email address * Be flexible and agile to work on wider business projects and initiatives The Ideal Candidate * Experience in working with management to manage delivery of timelines and outputs * A minimum of one year relevant professional experience in supporting business development * Proven capacity to effectively work within parameters of bid management processes * Demonstrated achievement in the coordination and production of bid submissions at SQ, RFI, RFP and presentation stages * Strong organisational skills and ability to manage small to medium sized tenders, precise scheduling and multiple and shifting priorities. * Flexible and agile approach

Joining nmcn will open a door full of opportunities, where our people are nurtured for success and empowered to build their own adventure. We believe in your development, potentiality and growth. We aspire to be industry leading with renewed focus on having a positive impact on everything we touch. We work in partnership and collaboration with our customers, to deliver major national infrastructure projects across the UK. Our specialist engineering and construction teams bring multi-sector innovation and technical skill – from building and highways, to large-scale water networks and treatment plants. An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager, based at our head office for work throughout Yorkshire and the Midlands. Reporting to the Commercial Director you will work alongside the delivery team to ensure the profitability, cash management, cost control and accurate reporting of Build and Maintenance schemes. Main duties will be to produce high level commercial reports with emphasis on project specific Profit & Loss reporting, WIP and Debt Control and team management of QS’s at varying levels. Ensuring roles, responsibilities and time-lines within the commercial team are met, report dates adhered too. Challenge supply chain procurement while utilising knowledge of NEC and business law to verify, prepare, implement and oversee or approve commercial agreements and documentation What you’ll be doing day to day * Undertake cost to complete / budget reviews with the contract delivery teams. * Ensure commercial challenge at all times to site teams. * Resolving contractual and commercial problems. * Review sub contract orders and advise accordingly within the nmcn business. * Attend internal and external commercial review meetings. * Oversee the management information required by nmcn and take responsibility for the accuracy of said information (Provisions, cashflows, working capital control, payment applications etc). * Ensure all relevant KPI data is produced and the accuracy of the information. * Negotiate with key strategic supply chain. * Agree contract variations, compensation events and other events with partners * Offering direction and instruction. * Managing daily operations. * Ensuring that the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to all parties. * Final account negotiation achieving the best possible outcome for nmcn * Upload documentation as and when necessary in line with business requirements to ‘T’ folders to ensure latest documentation is always available. * Maximising value and minimising cost, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to monitor and manage the operating cost base. * Working with the operational teams to deliver and manage performance against the Profit Improvement Plans. * Manage commercial performance against business targets and KPI’s. * Ensure that the delivery team are briefed and have sufficient commercial support to monitor and react to budget variances. * Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice across the client base. * Endeavour to follow the group commercial policies and the requirements of legislation. * Endeavour to ensure that cash flow is maximised including ensuring that payments are received appropriately. * Preparation of monthly management high level financial performance reports. * Responsibility of validating sensitive commercial information for other team members prior to submission of said information up the reporting chain. * Management of your team to ensure commercial aspects with the client inc. Compensation events, extension of time, completion request etc. are carried out where required * Assist with Bid Team to enable this workstream to obtain new customers and leading tender returns to key clients The experience we're looking for * Commercial and contractual awareness with a proven track record of success * A deep understanding of Utilities works and in particular the Telecoms sector * Previous experience in working with different NEC Contract Options * Degree qualified or equivalent * A good level of competency of Microsoft packages * Self-motivation, passion and a driven ‘can do’ attitude * Be able to organise yourself and others workload * Be proactive in your approach * An excellent communicator * A high level of diplomacy and customer focused * The ability to anticipate problems and ensure early intervention The personal attributes we're looking for * Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture * Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required * Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence * Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels * Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service * Experience in a fast paced, national and multi-site business * Self starter who has the ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines What we can offer you * Competitive Salary * Company car / Car allowance * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Holiday trading scheme * Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers) * Free eye test vouchers * Employee share scheme * 3x life assurance * Free Parking * Flexible Working * 8% enhanced pension contribution * Bonus Scheme incentive

JKR72159 Bid Writer Permanent West Midlands £30k - £40k plus Package An exciting opportunity exists for a Bid Writer to join the Midlands office of a Top 10 National Contractor who is looking to strengthen their successful work-winning, bid team. This award winning contractor has a focus on construction projects with values ranging from £5m - £40m and can demonstrate a track record delivering projects. Reporting to the Bid Manager, you will work with a team of Bid Writers and Bid Co-ordinators, supporting senior team members in successful delivery of pre-qualifications, proposals and tenders. The role of the team is to: * Lead and support on national frameworks by working with business units to develop schemes, submit bids and manage client relationships * Lead national and strategic bids as defined by the C&I Construction Board, which include: * New national frameworks * Bids that involve more than one business unit * Work in strategic sectors and new markets * Bids for strategic national clients and/or major projects * Coordinate business development activities across the UK, including key account management and customer satisfaction processes * Provide specialist work winning support including bid writing, bid reviews, research and knowledge management We are currently recruiting for Bid Writer who will be tasked with the creation of effective yet imaginative responses to pre-qualification and tender questionnaires. This would suit an experienced, driven individual who can operate under challenging conditions to deliver high volumes of quality written submissions yet meet tight deadlines. The role will include extensive travel across the UK. Location can be flexible dependent upon the candidate. Key Responsibilities * Coordinating and producing tender submissions; * Creating high-quality proposal documents, including producing, coordinating and editing written content; * Responsible for sourcing, collating, writing and winning construction competitive tenders for the company; * Contribute to the team at key stages of individual tender projects, gathering technical information from internal departments in order to compile and ensure a high quality bespoke solution is offered to the client; * Responsible for proof reading material and providing technical and commercial writing skills; * Display a creative flair in their writing and ensuring high standards of accuracy and document control against agreed deadlines; * Assisting with development of bespoke proposals, best practice information, technique guides; template answers and style sheets; and * Building and developing relationships with a variety of business sector teams Experience, Skills & Qualifications: * BA (Hons)/Master's Degree (or equivalent)- preferably in a subject with a high focus on creating high quality written work; * Have previous experience in either a consultancy or construction contracting firm; and * Industry specific knowledge of Bid Writer roles and responsibilities within the Construction market; * Proven track record in the sector or similar role, preferably with a competitor; * A proven track record in delivering successful bids, driving business growth and profit maximisation * Excellent written English and communication skills; * When needed, the desire and ability to work late hours to deliver submissions on time; * Excellent organisational skills; * Exceptional writing, editing and copy-writing skills; * Will be comfortable working to tight deadlines; and * Be able to thrive on new challenges and have the drive to progress the role into other areas such as awards, tenders and assist within Marketing and Business development as necessary * Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK * Capable of working autonomously and as part of a wider team. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within two working days then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, however…we will register your details for consideration against future opportunities. Linsco are an Equal Opportunities employer, acting in the capacity of an Employment Agent for this position. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence