Senior Preconstruction Bid Manager

PSR Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Project Manager (Bid Manager) to lead the full bid and preconstruction process across the Midlands, guiding teams from engagement to contract award and PCSA completion.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, build client relationships, and drive winning strategies on 10m-100m projects across Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, and Public Sector sectors.

Qualifications

• Construction related degree or equivalent.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering bids between 10m and 100m.
• Framework and public-sector procurement experience.
• Proven experience leading complex bids and preconstruction activities within a main contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of two-stage tenders, PCSAs, and large-scale construction projects.
• Background in Preconstruction, Operations, Commercial, Design, Planning, or Estimating.
• Excellent client-facing, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute with strong risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate bid teams across Preconstruction, Design, Commercial, Planning, Estimating, and Operations.
• Manage two-stage and negotiated tender opportunities from inception to award.
• Develop bid strategies, manage risk, and ensure high-quality, compliant submissions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Lead workshops and stakeholder engagement throughout the bidding process.
• Drive sustainability, innovation, and social value initiatives within bids.
• Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction into project delivery.

Skills

Bid management

Leadership

Client management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Public sector procurement

Two-stage tenders

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Construction degree / equivalent

MCIOB / MRICS / MAPM or equivalent

Job description

PSR Solutions is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Project Manager (Bid Manager) to lead the full bid and preconstruction process across the Midlands, guiding teams from engagement to contract award and PCSA completion.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, build client relationships, and drive winning strategies on 10m-100m projects across Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, and Public Sector sectors.