At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tendering process for exciting construction projects and manage multiple bids.
- Company: Regional building contractor known for high-quality work and strong client relationships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days leave, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction bids or project management with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
About Us: We are a regional building contractor delivering works across insurance repairs, major projects, refurbishment, regeneration, social housing and local authority contracts. Our work includes a wide range of construction projects, from day-to-day repair and reinstatement works through to larger refurbishment and planned works schemes. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, well-managed, high-quality work while maintaining strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors and site teams.
About The Role: We are looking for an organised, detail-focused and commercially aware Pre Construction Manager to lead our tendering and bid submission process across a range of construction projects. This role would suit someone with experience in construction bids, estimating, commercial management or pre-construction who is confident managing multiple tenders and coordinating input from different teams. The role will focus on five key areas:
- Opportunity triage - reviewing PQQs and ITTs to assess whether opportunities are commercially viable and aligned with company objectives
- Proposal development - managing the preparation, writing and submission of high-quality bid documents
- Stakeholder coordination - working with internal teams to gather technical, operational and commercial information
- Risk & compliance - identifying risks and ensuring all submissions meet client and procurement requirements
- Post-bid review - driving continuous improvement through structured feedback and lessons learned
Main Duties:
- Review PQQs and ITTs to assess suitability and make bid/no-bid recommendations
- Lead and manage the full bid process from initial enquiry through to submission
- Coordinate input from project managers, estimators, commercial teams and operational staff
- Write, edit and refine bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency and alignment with client requirements
- Prepare supporting documentation, including case studies, programmes, methodologies and pricing narratives
- Ensure all submissions are compliant with tender requirements, specifications and procurement processes
- Identify commercial, contractual and operational risks and highlight these to senior management
- Manage bid timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met without compromising quality
- Maintain bid libraries, templates and supporting documentation
- Liaise with clients where required during the tender process
- Lead post-bid reviews and debriefs to improve future submissions
- Support continuous improvement of bid processes, systems and standards
- Manage current Estimator & Bid Writer
About you: We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple tenders in a fast-paced construction environment. You must be able to bring structure to the bid process, communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and produce high-quality written submissions. You may come from one of the following backgrounds:
- Bid Manager or Bid Coordinator
- Estimator or Commercial professional
- Pre-construction or Proposals role
- Project Manager with tendering experience
- Construction, refurbishment, maintenance or social housing background
Essential Requirements:
- Experience working within construction, repairs, refurbishment or related sectors
- Proven experience managing or supporting tender and bid processes
- Strong written communication and document preparation skills
- Good understanding of PQQs, ITTs and procurement procedures
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
- Strong organisational and coordination skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify key risks
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Confident working with multiple stakeholders across different departments
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in insurance repairs, social housing or local authority frameworks
- Knowledge of public sector procurement processes
- Experience using bid management or document management systems
- Understanding of construction methodologies, pricing and programme planning
- APMP qualification or similar (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per year DOE
- Full-time, permanent position
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Opportunity to work on a varied pipeline of projects across multiple sectors
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop
- Long-term career progression within the company
The Right Fit: This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing structured processes, working to deadlines and producing high-quality, professional submissions. You may already be working in bids or looking to step into a full Bid Manager position from a commercial or pre-construction background. We are looking for someone who can bring organisation, attention to detail and strong communication skills to the role, while working collaboratively with teams across the business. Attitude, reliability and the ability to deliver consistent, high-quality work are more important than having every qualification in place.
Pre Construction Manager in Cambridge employer: Westone Housing Ltd
Westone Housing Ltd is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. With a focus on professional development, you will have ample opportunities to grow your skills in estimating and project management while working on diverse refurbishment projects in a dynamic environment. Located in a thriving area, the company offers competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
