Bid Manager/Pre-Construction Manager in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Bid Manager / Pre-Construction Manager – Main Contractor

Location:      Bristol (4 Days Office / 1 Day Site Visits)
Salary:          Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package (Flexible for the Right Candidate)
Sector:         Refurbishment & Fit-Out – Projects up to £12m

The Company

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager / Pre-Construction Manager to join a fast-growing, ambitious main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across the UK.

Operating across student accommodation, hotels, local authority and commercial sectors, the company delivers a diverse range of refurbishment and conversion projects valued up to £12m.

This is a genuinely exciting business to join. Energetic, dynamic and forward-thinking, with an excellent team culture, approachable leadership and a refreshing attitude towards the construction industry.

With continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, the business offers significant opportunities for career progression and the chance to play a key role in shaping its future.

The Role

We are looking for a commercially aware, technically capable Bid Manager with strong pre-construction knowledge to take ownership of the tendering process.

Crucially, this is not a traditional bid writing position. The successful candidate must understand how construction projects are actually delivered, bringing practical knowledge of programming, site logistics, construction methodology and sequencing to the tender process.

Working closely with the Commercial Director and Operations Director, you will bring together the technical, operational and commercial elements of each bid to develop competitive, deliverable tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete tender process from initial enquiry and PQQ through to submission and client presentations.

• Develop construction methodologies, programmes, logistics strategies and sequencing proposals.

• Undertake site visits nationally to assess access, logistics, constraints and project delivery requirements.

• Work closely with the Commercial Director, Operations Director and wider project teams.

• Coordinate commercial, design, technical and operational input into tender submissions.

• Lead the preparation of compelling technical submissions, method statements and supporting documentation.

• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring quality and deadlines are maintained.

• Support bid/no-bid decisions, tender strategy and risk assessments.

• Develop relationships with clients, consultants and framework partners.

• Identify opportunities to improve tendering procedures, systems and bid success rates.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in bid management, pre-construction management or project management within a main contracting environment.

• Strong understanding of construction programmes, methodology, sequencing and site logistics.

• Experience in refurbishment, fit-out or complex construction projects.

• Ability to combine technical construction knowledge with strong bid management and presentation skills.

• Commercially aware, organised and confident managing multiple tender opportunities.

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage directly with clients and senior management.

• A proactive, enthusiastic personality who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel nationally for site visits, typically one day per week.

Candidates from a Project Management or Pre-Construction background who have strong tendering experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding contractor at an exciting stage of its development.

You'll be working directly with senior decision-makers in a business that values initiative, rewards performance and offers genuine scope to progress quickly as the company grows.

The working environment is collaborative, sociable and ambitious, with a strong emphasis on building a positive culture alongside delivering exceptional projects.

Offering up to £70,000 plus car allowance and an attractive package, with flexibility available for an exceptional candidate.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.