Bid Manager, Pre-Construction – Technical Tenders

One Way Resourcing; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car allowance

Bonus up to 7.5%

27 days leave

Pension contributions up to 7.5%

Private healthcare

Sick pay & death-in-service

Training & progression

Diverse projects

Supportive environment

Job summary

One Way Resourcing is assisting an established regional main contractor in Oxfordshire to recruit a Bid Manager for the Pre-Construction team. The role entails coordinating tenders from enquiry to submission, developing practical construction methodologies and tender programmes, and influencing delivery strategies at the bid stage.

The ideal candidate will have five+ years in bid or project management, a solid understanding of construction methods and strong collaboration with estimators,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in Bid Management, Project Management, Contracts Management or Site Management.
• Previous experience working for a regional or national main contractor.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, programming and site logistics.
• Experience contributing to tenders, construction methodologies or pre-construction planning.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; InDesign advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating the bid process from initial enquiry through to tender submission.
• Preparing high-quality technical and qualitative tender responses.
• Developing construction programmes, sequencing strategies and site logistics plans.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and Employer's Requirements.
• Working closely with Estimators, Project Managers, Contracts Managers and supply chain partners.
• Identifying construction risks, buildability challenges and alternative delivery methodologies.
• Contributing to tender strategies, contractor proposals and pre-construction planning.
• Supporting framework submissions, two-stage tenders and negotiated projects.
• Attending tender interviews, presentations and client meetings where required.
• Coordinating successful handovers from pre-construction to operational delivery teams.

Skills

Bid management

Project management

Contracts management

Site management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Education

Construction qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Job description

One Way Resourcing is assisting an established regional main contractor in Oxfordshire to recruit a Bid Manager for the Pre-Construction team. The role entails coordinating tenders from enquiry to submission, developing practical construction methodologies and tender programmes, and influencing delivery strategies at the bid stage.

The ideal candidate will have five+ years in bid or project management, a solid understanding of construction methods and strong collaboration with estimators,