Pre Construction Manager

TSR Recruitment Limited; Renishaw; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

TSR is seeking a Pre Construction Manager / Bid Writer in South Yorkshire to lead end-to-end tender activities for commercial and public sector projects. The role focuses on producing high-quality, compliant submissions that clearly demonstrate capability and delivery approach.

Ideal candidates will manage tender portals, coordinate site surveys, liaise with estimators and operations, and ensure submissions align with pricing and delivery strategies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Bid Writer, Bid Coordinator or Tender Coordinator in construction or related built environment sectors.
• Experience preparing tenders for main contractors across commercial and public sector projects.
• Strong written communication for clear, professional submissions.
• Experience using online tender portals and managing multiple submissions to deadlines.
• Understanding of construction methodology, site logistics, phasing, access constraints and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end tender process from review to final submission.
• Review tender docs, specs, drawings and employer's requirements for deliverables and compliance.
• Prepare, write and coordinate high-quality responses to questions tailored to client requirements.
• Manage online tender portals, uploading documents and meeting deadlines.
• Coordinate pre-tender/site surveys to develop accurate responses.
• Liaise with estimators and commercial team to align submissions with pricing and delivery.

Job description

Pre Construction Manager / Bid Writer

Construction | Main Contractor | South Yorkshire

Salary: £50-65k plus car allowance

Location: South Yorkshire

Sector: Commercial and Public Sector Construction

Company Turnover: Approximately £7 million

The opportunity

We are working with an established main contractor operating across South Yorkshire, delivering a range of commercial and public sector construction projects. With a strong focus on quality, attention to detail and delivering projects to a high standard, the business is looking to appoint a Pre Construction Manager / Bid Writer to support its continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, commercially aware and detail-focused individual who can take ownership of the tender process, producing high-quality, compliant submissions that clearly demonstrate the company's capabilities, technical expertise and approach to project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end tender process, from initial tender review through to final submission.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and employer's requirements, identifying key deliverables, deadlines and compliance criteria.
• Prepare, write and coordinate high-quality responses to quality questions, ensuring submissions are tailored to each client's requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Manage online tender portals, ensuring all documentation is uploaded correctly, and submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Coordinate pre-tender and site surveys, gathering the information required to develop accurate and project-specific tender responses.
• Liaise with estimators and the commercial team to ensure tender submissions align with pricing, scope, programme and proposed delivery arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate construction methodology statements, logistics plans, phasing strategies and site establishment proposals.
• Work with operational teams to prepare project-specific responses covering site management, access arrangements, traffic and pedestrian management, material deliveries and working within occupied or operational environments.
• Compile project case studies, company experience, staff CVs, health and safety information, quality procedures, environmental credentials and social value responses.
• Coordinate information from project managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure submissions are accurate, technically sound and commercially aligned.
• Maintain a library of tender responses, company documentation, accreditations and supporting evidence.
• Undertake final quality checks to ensure all submissions are complete, professionally presented and fully compliant with client requirements.
• Support post-tender clarifications, client presentations and feedback reviews to continually improve future submissions.

The ideal candidate

• Previous experience in a Bid Writer, Bid Coordinator or Tender Coordinator role within construction or a related built-environment sector.
• Experience preparing tenders for a main contractor, ideally across commercial and public sector projects.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional and persuasive quality submissions.
• Experience using online tender portals and managing multiple submissions to strict deadlines.
• An understanding of construction methodology, site logistics, phasing, access constraints and project delivery requirements.
• Confidence coordinating site surveys and obtaining technical information from operational and commercial teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to document control, compliance and quality assurance.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to ensure written proposals align with tender pricing and delivery commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

TSR are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

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