Senior Bid Manager

Kier Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase for major construction projects from Newcastle or Leeds. This role involves coordinating bid submissions, managing design activities, and developing robust preconstruction programmes with planning teams.

You will collaborate with estimating, commercial, planning, bid, operations and supply chain teams to ensure deliverable tender submissions and successful project mobilisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Preconstruction Manager or in a similar role within construction.
• Experience managing preconstruction activities on major building projects in public or private sectors.
• Strong leadership and coordination to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, buildability, logistics, programme development and design coordination.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from opportunity handover through to contract award and project start.
• Coordinate bid and tender submissions with inputs on technical, logistical, programme, buildability and risk to ensure competitiveness.
• Oversee design management with consultants and design partners to ensure coordinated, commercially viable information.
• Develop robust preconstruction programmes, phasing strategies and practical delivery methodologies with planning teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and support client presentations and engagement sessions during preconstruction.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme development

Design coordination

Education

Construction/Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our Kier Construction team based in Newcastle or Leeds.

Location: Newcastle or Leeds - with occasional travel between both

Hours: 40 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Kier Construction is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Preconstruction Manager to lead and coordinate the preconstruction phase of major construction projects and bids. This role is critical in shaping high-quality, competitive, compliant and deliverable tender submissions, while ensuring the seamless transition from opportunity through to project mobilisation. You'll be working collaboratively with estimating, design, commercial, planning, bid, operational and supply chain teams to ensure project solutions are robust, innovative, buildable and aligned to client requirements and business strategy.

What will you be responsible for?

• Leading the preconstruction process from initial opportunity handover through to contract award and project commencement
• Coordinating bid and tender submissions, ensuring technical, logistical, programme, buildability and risk inputs are accurate and competitive
• Overseeing design management activities, working with consultants and design partners to ensure technical information is coordinated and commercially viable
• Developing robust preconstruction programmes, phasing strategies and practical delivery methodologies in collaboration with planning teams
• Managing stakeholder relationships and supporting client presentations, interviews and engagement sessions throughout the preconstruction phase

What are we looking for?

• You have proven experience in a Preconstruction Manager, Bid Manager, Design Manager, Operations Manager or similar role within the construction industry
• You have strong experience managing preconstruction activities on major building or construction projects across public and/or private sector markets
• You possess excellent leadership and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines effectively
• You have strong understanding of construction methodologies, buildability, logistics, programme development and design coordination
• You hold a degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related discipline

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards And Benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.