Pre Construction Manager

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

Job Title: Pre Construction Manager

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

About Us

We are a regional building contractor delivering works across insurance repairs, major projects, refurbishment, regeneration, social housing and local authority contracts.

Our work includes a wide range of construction projects, from day-to-day repair and reinstatement works through to larger refurbishment and planned works schemes. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, well-managed, high-quality work while maintaining strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors and site teams.

About The Role

We are looking for an organised, detail-focused and commercially aware Pre Construction Manager to lead our tendering and bid submission process across a range of construction projects.

This role would suit someone with experience in construction bids, estimating, commercial management or pre-construction who is confident managing multiple tenders and coordinating input from different teams.

The role will focus on five key areas

• Opportunity triage - reviewing PQQs and ITTs to assess whether opportunities are commercially viable and aligned with company objectives
• Proposal development - managing the preparation, writing and submission of high-quality bid documents
• Stakeholder coordination - working with internal teams to gather technical, operational and commercial information
• Risk & compliance - identifying risks and ensuring all submissions meet client and procurement requirements
• Post-bid review - driving continuous improvement through structured feedback and lessons learnedMain Duties:

Main Duties

• 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 WriterAbout you:

About you

• We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple tenders in a fast-paced construction environment.
• You must be able to bring structure to the bid process, communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and produce high-quality written submissions.
• You may come from one of the following backgrounds:
• Bid Manager or Bid Coordinator
• Estimator or Commercial professional
• Pre-construction or Proposals role
• Project Manager with tendering experience
• Construction, refurbishment, maintenance or social housing backgroundEssential Requirements:

Essential Requirements

• 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)
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders across different departmentsDesirable Requirements:

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in insurance repairs, social housing or local authority frameworks
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes
• Experience using bid management or document management systems
• Understanding of construction methodologies, pricing and programme planning
• APMP qualification or similar (desirable but not essential)What We Offer:

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per year DOE
• Full-time, permanent position
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Opportunity to work on a varied pipeline of projects across multiple sectors
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop
• Long-term career progression within the companyThe Right Fit

The Right Fit

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing structured processes, working to deadlines and producing high-quality, professional submissions.

You may already be working in bids or looking to step into a full Bid Manager position from a commercial or pre-construction background.

We are looking for someone who can bring organisation, attention to detail and strong communication skills to the role, while working collaboratively with teams across the business.

Attitude, reliability and the ability to deliver consistent, high-quality work are more important than having every qualification in place.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Pre-Construction Estimator / Senior Estimator, Proposals Manager, Senior Bid Manager / Tendering Lead, Commercial Manager may also be considered for this role