Bid Manager

3Sixty Talent Management Ltd; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private medical

Life assurance

Pension

Career progression

Job summary

3Sixty Talent Management are recruiting for a Pre-Construction Manager to join a growing construction business based in Bedford.

You will work with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers to develop competitive bids, with responsibilities including estimating, take-offs and tender submissions for projects up to £3 million. An experienced estimator with CSCS card is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Estimator in commercial, manufacturing or logistics.
• HNC/HND in Construction and the Built Environment or equivalent.
• CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and interpreting project information.
• Preparing estimates and bid proposals for commercial construction projects up to £3 million.
• Accurately completing quantity take-offs from drawings, including labour and materials.
• Understanding construction planning, sequencing and project delivery.
• Liaising with clients to clarify specifications and requirements through RFIs.
• Coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Participating in site reviews, tender reviews, tender handovers and project close-out meetings.
• Using in-house pricing and quoting systems to produce accurate estimates.
• Undertaking site surveys and attending site visits when required.
• Supporting the business unit and providing weekly progress updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Construction and the Built Environment

Job description

Bid Manager/Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Bedford
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits

• Company car Immediately
• Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation
• Life assurance 3 x annual salary following successful completion of probation
• Pension following successful completion of probation
• Career development and progression opportunities

About the Opportunity

3Sixty Talent Management are recruiting for this role on behalf of one of our prestigious clients.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-focused Pre-Construction Manager to join a successful and growing construction business based in Bedford.

You will work closely with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers, bringing together client requirements, design information and construction expertise to develop competitive and accurate bids.

The Role

As Pre-Construction Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing and interpreting project information.
• Preparing estimates and bid proposals for commercial construction projects with values up to £3 million.
• Accurately completing quantity take-offs from drawings, including labour and materials.
• Understanding construction planning, sequencing and project delivery.
• Liaising with clients to clarify specifications and requirements through RFIs.
• Coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Participating in site reviews, tender reviews, tender handovers and project close-out meetings.
• Using in-house pricing and quoting systems to produce accurate estimates.
• Undertaking site surveys and attending site visits when required.
• Supporting the business unit and providing weekly progress updates.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator within the commercial, manufacturing and logistics sector sector.
• An HNC/HND in Construction and the Built Environment, or equivalent.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Experience of estimating and managing the full tender submission process.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commercially focused approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good IT literacy.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced estimator or pre-construction professional looking for a role where their expertise will have a genuine impact on project success.