Pre-Construction Manager

Clark Contracts Ltd; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Career progression

Training and development

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Sick Pay

Parental pay

Long service holidays

Job summary

Clark Contracts Ltd in Scotland is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead tender opportunities across our Refurbishment Division. You will drive strategies, develop compelling bid submissions and engage clients to win work.

Working with Estimating, Commercial, Design and Bid Proposals teams, you will coordinate tender deliverables, manage programs and ensure high-quality, compliant submissions that reflect our capabilities and delivery approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid management, pre-construction, estimating or work winning in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, programming and logistics.
• Experience producing high-quality technical submissions and managing competitive tender processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with ability to identify risk and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender opportunities from enquiry to contract award.
• Develop winning bid strategies and high-quality submissions.
• Coordinate tender deliverables and manage submission programmes.
• Research clients, sectors and opportunities to understand drivers and risks.
• Develop project-specific methodologies, sequencing, logistics, and delivery proposals.
• Prepare for tender interviews, presentations and client workshops.
• Maintain bid programmes and risk registers.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain.

Skills

Bid management

Pre-construction

Estimating

Work winning

Client engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Innovation

Tools

Digital planning tools

Storyboarding

Presentation tools

Job description

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor operating across Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Housing and Maintenance. Employing over 280 people and with offices across Scotland, we continue to deliver high-quality projects across a diverse range of sectors throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth within our Refurbishment Division, we are looking to appoint an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join our established and successful team.

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious and collaborative Pre-Construction Manager to lead tender opportunities and excellent pre-construction solutions across our Refurbishment Division. Working as part of an experienced team, you will play a key role in securing future projects through high-quality submissions, innovative methodologies and strong client engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real impact, bringing fresh ideas and helping to shape how we win work. You will be responsible for driving opportunities from tender enquiry through to contract award, developing compelling bid strategies, producing high-quality submissions and ensuring Clark Contracts continues to stand out in a competitive marketplace.

Key Responsibilities & Creating Winning Solutions

As our Pre-Construction Manager, you will lead tender opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award, developing winning strategies and high-quality submissions that reflect our capabilities, experience and commitment to delivering exceptional projects.

Working closely with our Estimating, Commercial, Design, Operational, Bid Proposals and HSEQ teams, you will coordinate all aspects of the tender process, ensuring submissions are compliant, competitive, professionally presented and delivered on time.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing tender opportunities from enquiry through to contract award.
• Reviewing tender documentation and developing winning bid strategies that maximise opportunity while identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Coordinating tender deliverables and managing submission programmes to ensure quality and compliance throughout the bid process.
• Researching clients, sectors and project opportunities to understand key drivers, evaluation criteria, risks and success factors.
• Developing project‑specific methodologies, construction sequencing, logistics plans, phasing strategies and delivery proposals.
• Writing detailed technical responses that clearly demonstrate our understanding of the client’s requirements, project challenges and proposed solutions.
• Developing and maintaining bid programmes, risk registers, value engineering proposals and alternative solutions.
• Preparing for and supporting tender interviews, presentations and client workshops.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

A key aspect of the role will be continually improving the quality, innovation and effectiveness of our submissions. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking, embrace technology and help differentiate Clark Contracts through clear, engaging and client‑focused bid content.

This will include:

• Developing visually engaging methodologies and bid content that clearly communicate our approach to project delivery.
• Utilising software, digital planning tools and innovative presentation techniques to enhance construction methodologies, logistics strategies and tender submissions.
• Introducing new technologies and best‑practice approaches that improve both the development and presentation of bid content.
• Using visual planning techniques, storyboarding, graphics and presentation tools to create stand‑out submissions.
• Leading quality reviews to ensure submissions are technically robust, professionally presented and aligned with client requirements.
• Enhancing templates, content libraries, methodologies and work‑winning materials to support continuous improvement.
• Capturing lessons learned and sharing best practice across the business to improve efficiency, quality and bid success rates.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an organised, commercially aware and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys developing winning solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pre‑construction, bidding, estimating, contracts management or work‑winning activities, together with a sound understanding of construction methodologies, project planning and project delivery.

You will be confident engaging with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and present information in a compelling and professional manner.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is proactive, innovative and eager to contribute to a high‑performing team. You’ll take pride in producing exceptional submissions, continually seeking new ways to improve quality, enhance client engagement and strengthen our work‑winning capability.

You’ll Ideally Have:

• Experience within a Bid Management, Pre‑Construction, Estimating or Work Winning role within the construction industry.
• A strong understanding of construction methodologies, programming, sequencing, logistics and project delivery.
• Experience producing high‑quality technical submissions and managing competitive tender processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify both risk and opportunity.
• A positive, collaborative approach and a desire to contribute to the continued success of the team.
• An interest in innovation, digital tools and new techniques that improve the quality and effectiveness of tender submissions.

Why Join Clark Contracts?

You’ll be joining an established, supportive and highly experienced team within one of Scotland’s leading construction businesses. We offer the opportunity to work on a diverse range of refurbishment projects, build lasting client relationships and play a key role in securing the future growth of the business.

This is an opportunity to influence how we win work, introduce new ideas, enhance the quality of our submissions and make a genuine impact within a growing and respected organisation.

At Clark Contracts Ltd, we offer more than just a job. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In addition to a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), you will benefit from:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Additional holidays for long service.

Location

This is a full‑time, permanent position based at our Head Office in Paisley but due to the nature of the role travel may be required as business needs dictate it.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about developing winning bids, creating innovative pre‑construction solutions and delivering high‑quality submissions that set us apart from our competitors, we’d love to hear from you.

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