Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking an ambitious Assistant Civils Preconstruction Manager to support bid submissions for major civil and infrastructure schemes. You will coordinate tender documents and work with the operational, commercial and technical teams to assemble compelling proposals.

The role requires a civil engineering qualification and proven experience in preconstruction or tender environments, with excellent writing, organisation and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in preconstruction, bid management or tendering environments.
• Strong written communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, coordination and submission of tender documents.
• Support management of tender action plans and submission programmes.
• Coordinate technical information and distribute to consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in producing presentations for client interviews and tender reviews.
• Review and edit bid submissions for quality and compliance.
• Develop high-quality responses and case studies with operational teams.
• Maintain bid libraries, templates and submission materials.
• Support evaluation of opportunities across public and private frameworks.

Skills

Bid management

Technical writing

Organisational skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a leading UK construction and infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across both public and private sectors. Due to continued growth within their preconstruction function, they are seeking an ambitious Assistant Civils Preconstruction Manager to support the successful delivery of high-quality tender submissions and bid opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a well-established contractor, working alongside experienced preconstruction professionals on a diverse portfolio of civil and infrastructure schemes.

The Role

As Assistant Civils Preconstruction Manager, you will support all aspects of the preconstruction and bid process, helping to coordinate tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission.

You will work closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to produce compelling bid documentation, manage tender information and contribute towards successful project wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, coordination and submission of tender documents.
• Support the management and updating of tender action plans and submission programmes.
• Coordinate technical information and distribute documentation to consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in producing presentations for client interviews, tender meetings and internal reviews.
• Review, proofread and edit bid submissions to ensure quality, consistency and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to develop high-quality quality responses and case studies.
• Maintain and develop bid libraries, templates and submission materials.
• Support the evaluation of opportunities across both public and private sector frameworks.

Candidate Requirements

• HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within preconstruction, bid management, estimating or tendering environments.
• Strong written communication and technical writing skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across operational, commercial and technical teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop within a growing business.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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