Construction Site Manager jobs in United Kingdom

BAM Construction is recruiting a Pre-Construction Manager based out of our Bristol offices you will cover all of the Western region.

Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, you will be responsible for managing the bid process on a range of construction projects within the region. This will include inputting into the pre-qualification, tender and negotiation stages, developing the construction strategy and methodology, and ensuring company procedure is adhered to. You will work with clients, consultants, the supply chain and the internal BAM team to achieve this.

• Leading pre-construction team on single or multiple tenders.
• Reviewing information received and developing the bid strategy.
• Inputting in to the resource schedule for the bid.
• Establish the tender delivery programme and monitoring progress.
• Ensure tender delivery programme align with CRM/Stage gate key dates and requirements.
• Manage and liaise with external bid writers where necessary.
• Leading internal and external tender meetings.
• Visiting the site of the proposed project to assess all construction related items, including any constraints that may affect the build process.
• Meeting with the client and / or designers to better understand any constraints on the project.
• Engaging the client, designers, and supply chain when developing the construction methodology.
• Developing the construction methodology and logistic diagrams with the proposed Project Manager.
• Working closely with the Project Planner in developing the construction programme so it aligns with the construction methodology and logistic diagrams.
• Working closely with estimators and quantity surveyors to develop the commercial strategy.
• Managing the Risk and Opportunity Register.
• Leading the bid settlement meetings and ensuring all bid documentation is readily available.
• Preparing the presentation slides for any mid and post tender interviews.
• Fully communicating the bid and construction methodology aspects to the project delivery team at the construction phase project launch.
• Where appropriate managing the second stage of the tender process until contract award.
• Visiting live construction sites to understand the performance of projects to inform future tenders.
• Supporting the Business Development Manager in developing new opportunities.

• Excellent communication skills with our clients and consultants and the ability to align our offer and add value to their projects.
• Ability to gain the confidence of all parties involved in the bid and project delivery team.
• Confidence to challenge the proposed construction Methodology / sequence.
• Strong project / construction management skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, commercial, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in collating and writing the construction methodology content material for quality tender submissions.
• Good knowledge of MS Office programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Effective presentation skills.
• A degree qualification or equivalent and CIOB or equivalent.

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an electric car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership and many more exciting benefits.

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

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