Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Howells Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Howells Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager in the United Kingdom to support high-profile construction projects in Bristol. The role involves leading the bid process, coordinating teams, and developing strategies for successful submissions. Ideal candidates have experience in construction, strong stakeholder management skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading employer known for innovation and sustainability, fostering career progression and a positive impact on communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, preconstruction, or project delivery roles.
• Ideally experience with tenders between £15m - £75m.
• Ability to build client relationships during the tender process.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate bid teams for high-profile projects.
• Assist in developing commercial and bid strategies.
• Monitor progress and identify risks in the tender process.
• Lead workshops to gather project insights.

Skills

Construction project experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving ability

Collaborative mindset

Job description

We are working with one of the UK’s leading privately‑owned Construction and Interiors companies to recruit an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to join their team in Bristol. Our client is recognised as one of the UK’s top employers, with over 170 years of history delivering sustainable, community‑focused projects across the public and private sectors. They are known for innovation, flexible working, and creating places that leave a lasting positive impact.

This role, is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high‑profile preconstruction projects across the South West, managing bids ranging from £15m - £75m across Education, Health, Defence, Blue Light and Commercial Sectors.

The Role

Working closely with the Preconstruction Manager, you’ll help lead the bid process from initial engagement through to submission, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, competitive tenders on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and coordinating internal and external bid teams including estimators, design, planning and supply chain partners
• Assisting in the development of commercial and bid strategies
• Building strong client relationships and managing customer expectations throughout the tender process
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and driving solutions proactively
• Supporting sustainability and innovation initiatives within bids
• Leading workshops and gathering key project insights to help shape winning submissions
• Maintaining a collaborative “one team” approach to ensure smooth transition into delivery teams

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates with experience in construction, preconstruction or project delivery roles such as Assistant Site Managers, Assistant Design Managers, Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Planners or Estimators.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working on construction projects within the built environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and problem‑solving ability
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to coordinate teams and manage priorities
• A passion for delivering quality outcomes and innovative solutions for clients

You will be joining an Award‑winning employer and sustainability leader, with an inclusive, people‑focused culture, with clear career progression opportunities available. For your chance to work on major public sector frameworks and landmark projects, please apply online now.