Bid Manager

Talk Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor seeks a Preconstruction Design Manager for projects in Student Accommodation, PRS, and Hotels. This role offers an excellent salary package, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant construction experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Competitive pension

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Previous employment as a Design Coordinator, D&B Manager, or similar roles.
• Experience on PRS, Hotels, and Student Accommodation projects desired.
• Flexibility to travel and visit sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the team by managing tender processes for projects.
• Collaborate in a professional and friendly team environment.
• Maintain high standards of excellence on site.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of the Building Sector

Preconstruction/Tender Experience

Education

Degree / HND / HNC

Job description

Preconstruction Manager / Bid Manager / Preconstruction Design Manager - Student Accommodation, PRS & Hotel Projects.

BEST EMPLOYER IN CONSTRUCTION

Opportunities available for both Preconstruction Design Managers and Bid Managers.

(Also open to consider live works Design Managers who wish to move into preconstruction or even Architects / Technicians that wish to move to the main contractor side).

What makes it great?

• Very low staff turnover, in fact ridiculously low, which is a strong indicator that they look after their staff.
• Professional & friendly team environment
• Excellent relationships and prompt payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• High standards of excellence on site
• Big enough to keep you busy, but small enough to know your name, an excellent option if you are fed up with being treated like just another number.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression, currently experiencing organic growth.
• Excellent salary and benefits package including car allowance, healthcare, a competitive pension, and two bonuses a year.

COMPANY:

My client is a leading building contractor with a busy and fast-growing workload. They are looking to strengthen their team further with a Preconstruction Design Manager to tender on a range of Student Accommodation, PRS, and Hotel projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the Building Sector.
• Previous employment as a Design Coordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager, Bid Manager, or Preconstruction Manager.
• Ideally, experience on PRS, Hotels, and Student Accommodation projects.
• Will also consider candidates with experience on other general build construction projects, provided they have strong preconstruction/tender experience.
• Previous employment with a Main Contractor is essential.
• High level of communication skills.
• Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC, etc.).
• Flexibility to travel and visit sites nationwide.

LOCATION: Northampton office, with some remote work available.

REMUNERATION:

• Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• Healthcare
• Very competitive pension
• Bonuses

To be considered for this vacancy or for more information, please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are those of an employment business and/or agency.