Pre Construction Manager

TSR Recruitment Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

TSR Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Pre Construction Manager / Bid Writer for a main contractor in South Yorkshire. You will own the tender process from brief to submission, coordinating with estimators and operations to ensure compliant, high-quality bids that win work.

The role requires strong written communication, experience preparing tenders for main contractors across commercial and public sector projects, and the ability to manage online portals and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Bid Writer / Tender Coordinator role within construction.
• Experience preparing tenders for a main contractor across commercial/public sectors.
• Strong written communication to produce professional submissions.
• Familiarity with online tender portals and strict deadlines.
• Understanding of construction methodology, site logistics and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end tender process from review to final submission.
• Review tender docs, drawings and employer's requirements for key deliverables.
• Prepare high-quality responses tailored to client criteria and evaluation.
• Manage online tender portals and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Coordinate pre-tender/site surveys to inform responses.
• Work with estimators to align submissions with pricing and scope.
• Develop methodology statements, logistics plans and phasing proposals.
• Coordinate with operations on site management, access and deliveries.
• Assemble project case studies, CVs, health & safety docs and QA evidence.
• Consolidate information from project teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Maintain a library of tender content and supporting evidence.
• Undertake final quality checks to ensure completeness and compliance.

Skills

Bid writer

Tender coordination

Construction bids

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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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