Senior Pre-Construction Manager – Bid Strategy & Estimating

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Career progression

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey’s WorkSpace division is seeking a dedicated Pre-construction Manager responsible for leading the estimating function across high value projects. You will steer bid strategy, oversee tender preparation, and collaborate with the commercial team to ensure competitiveness and profitability on live environments.

Join a forward-thinking company with strong UK/Ireland presence, offering clear progression, a collaborative culture, and flexible/hybrid working options as part of a

Qualifications

• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience.
• Experience leading and developing an estimating team.
• Experience in bid/tendering processes and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the estimating team to achieve business goals.
• Agree the Bid Win Strategy with the WorkSpace Board.
• Oversee preparation of bids ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Develop a Bid Programme and manage tender progress meetings.
• Identify risks and opportunities and address them with the team.
• Collaborate with Commercial to review contract documents and tender positions.
• Develop strategies with Senior Management to secure competitive quotes.
• Manage tenders from conception to award and handover to the commercial team.
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new WorkSpace clients.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Team leadership

Bid/tender experience

Communication

Education

RICS/CIOB

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

McLaughlin & Harvey’s WorkSpace division is seeking a dedicated Pre-construction Manager responsible for leading the estimating function across high value projects. You will steer bid strategy, oversee tender preparation, and collaborate with the commercial team to ensure competitiveness and profitability on live environments.

Join a forward-thinking company with strong UK/Ireland presence, offering clear progression, a collaborative culture, and flexible/hybrid working options as part of a