Pre-Construction Manager

TieTalent; Paisley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical Illness Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay

Eyecare Vouchers

Employee volunteering scheme

Additional holidays for long service

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Paisley is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to manage large-scale projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in bid management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including career progression opportunities, a contributory pension scheme, and extensive annual leave.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in bid management within the construction sector.
• Able to work independently or in a team, managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with a client-focused approach.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on client satisfaction and quality.
• Adaptable and forward-thinking, capable of solving problems proactively.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Project and other relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage bids from tender stage through pre-construction agreements.
• Develop bid strategies and prepare tender submissions.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure quality and compliance.
• Managing risk registers, bid programmes, and site visit reports as part of the bid.
• Coordinating with marketing, health and safety, environmental, surveying, contracts, and design teams to allocate resources and ensure tender compliance.
• Engaging with Estimating to review tender bills, prelims, and subcontractor enquiries, and to develop supply chain relationships.
• Interacting with Design Team and Contracts, Commercial, and Estimating to evaluate contract viability.

Skills

Bid management experience

Industry knowledge

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Adaptable & Forward-Thinking

IT Proficient

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Housing and Maintenance. We employ over 250 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

As part of our continued growth, we are now seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support our Construction, Housing and Retail division to deliver largescale projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing the bid from tender stage through potential pre-construction agreements and to point of contract award.


• Reviewing bid documents to develop a bid strategy, to deliver profitable, de-risked, winning bids on time and to the highest quality whilst maintaining external relationships.


• Managing the preparation of the tender submissions, to develop a bid response that exceeds our clients' expectations, including, but not limited to:


• Construction methodologies / project buildability / logistical challenges.


• Specific technical questions.


• Risk register - in conjunction with bid team.


• Bid programme.


• Site visit reports.


• Alternative proposals including value engineering and optioneering.


• Prepare for and attend tender interviews.


• This will include liaising with supporting departments (marketing, health and safety, environmental, surveying, contracts, design etc.) to allocate resources to specific tasks to ensure quality and tender compliance is achieved.


• Liaising with the Estimating department through the bid including:


• Review of tender bills, prelims, projects brief etc. to identify both risk and opportunity.


• Review of subcontractor and supplier enquiries.


• Engagement with key trades - develop relationships with supply chain.


• Review and engagement of Design Team.


• You will work closely with Contracts, Design, Commercial and Estimating to ensure the commercial viability of contracts.


• Develop long-term client relationships through the bid process to assist and create future opportunities.

Candidate

This is a key role that will play an important part in the continued growth of the business. We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Ambitious & Driven: Committed to delivering excellent results with a proactive mindset.


• Experienced: Demonstrable experience in bid management within the construction sector, with strong industry knowledge.


• Confident & Organised: Able to work independently or as part of a team, managing multiple tasks efficiently.


• Detail-Oriented & Client-Focused: Attentive to detail, with strong communication skills and a focus on delivering client satisfaction.


• Adaptable & Forward-Thinking: Flexible and solution-oriented, capable of addressing challenges with initiative.


• IT Proficient: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and other relevant software tools.

Why work for us?

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 companys 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.


• Eyecare Vouchers


• Employee volunteering scheme.


• 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.

Candidates who apply for this role will have their data stored for the purposes of the recruitment process. The storage of your data complies with The General Data Protection Regulation. Full details of what is stored and how can be found in our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is located in the Media Centre of our website.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Management and Manufacturing


• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet