Pre-Construction Bid Lead

Westone Housing Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Career progression

Permanent contract

Job summary

Westone Housing Ltd in Peterborough seeks a proactive Pre Construction Manager to lead our tendering and bid submissions across a range of construction projects. You will coordinate input from project managers, estimators, commercial teams and operations to ensure compliant, high‑quality submissions.

The role requires experience in bids or pre‑construction, strong written communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working within construction, repairs, refurbishment or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing or supporting tender and bid processes.
• Strong written communication and document preparation skills.
• Good understanding of PQQs, ITTs and procurement procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify key risks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Review PQQs and ITTs to assess suitability and make bid/no-bid recommendations.
• Lead and manage the full bid process from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Coordinate input from project managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff.
• Write, edit and refine bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency and alignment with client requirements.
• Prepare supporting documentation, including case studies, programmes, methodologies and pricing narratives.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant with tender requirements, specifications and procurement processes.
• Identify commercial, contractual and operational risks and highlight these to senior management.
• Manage bid timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Maintain bid libraries, templates and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients where required during the tender process.
• Lead post-bid reviews and debriefs to improve future submissions.
• Support continuous improvement of bid processes, systems and standards.
• Manage current Estimator & Bid Writer

Skills

Strong written communication

Organised

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Deadline management

Education

APMP qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westone Housing Ltd in Peterborough seeks a proactive Pre Construction Manager to lead our tendering and bid submissions across a range of construction projects. You will coordinate input from project managers, estimators, commercial teams and operations to ensure compliant, high‑quality submissions.

The role requires experience in bids or pre‑construction, strong written communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.