Bid Manager - 2nd Stage/PCSA, Pre-Construction Lead

Randstad NV; Stretford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Travel coverage

8% matched pension

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing benefits

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Bid Manager in Manchester to lead 2nd stage PCSA conversions from preferred bidder to contract award across major regional schemes.

You will drive conversion strategies, align design, commercial and delivery teams, and manage risk, VE and pre-construction programming throughout the lifecycle. A proven track record with Tier 1/2 contractors and MOJ framework exposure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Bid Manager focusing on 2nd stage and PCSA pre-construction delivery within construction.
• Experience with complex public sector schemes, MOJ frameworks desirable.
• Strong understanding of design development, risk management, commercial strategy, and pre-construction programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2nd stage PCSA process, converting preferred bidder status into full contract award across major regional schemes.
• Develop conversion strategies aligned with client objectives, driving alignment between design, commercial, and delivery teams.
• Manage risk, value engineering, and design development throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage governance approvals, and ensure a seamless handover to live operational teams.

Skills

Bid management

2nd stage PCSA

Pre-construction

Public sector

MOJ framework

Risk management

Design development

Commercial strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Client relationships

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Bid Manager in Manchester to lead 2nd stage PCSA conversions from preferred bidder to contract award across major regional schemes.

You will drive conversion strategies, align design, commercial and delivery teams, and manage risk, VE and pre-construction programming throughout the lifecycle. A proven track record with Tier 1/2 contractors and MOJ framework exposure is highly valued.