Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable depending on experience) per annum + travel expenses
Hours: 42.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Location: Doncaster (predominantly office-based) with regular travel to London
Benefits:
31 days holiday including public holidays - Additional 1 day's holiday per year after 2 years' service (up to 5 additional days)
Basic health insurance after successful completion of probation
On-site parking
Flexible start and finish times within office hours
Six-month probation periodThe Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing construction subcontractor that delivers high-quality packages on major commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London.
This newly created Pre‑Construction / Bid Manager position plays a critical role in owning the front end of the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for bid leadership, cost control and proposal development - freeing up senior management while significantly influencing profitability and project success.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced and reactive role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, value engineering and working closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
The Role
You will lead and manage the bid and pre‑construction process from enquiry through to submission, ensuring projects are priced accurately, competitively and intelligently.
Key responsibilities include:
Owning and leading the full bid process from initial enquiry to final submission
Working closely with Sales, Business Development and Estimating teams to secure new work
Breaking down RFPs, drawings and specifications with accuracy and attention to detail
Developing clear, robust and defensible cost plans and budgets
Managing supplier and subcontractor pricing, including bid levelling and comparisons
Identifying commercial and technical risk early and mitigating potential cost exposure
Driving value engineering opportunities to improve margin and competitiveness
Attending client meetings to develop designs, specifications and budgets
Arranging and coordinating pre‑sale samples, finishes and ironmongery options
Managing short turnaround times while maintaining accuracy and qualityAbout You
This role requires a technically strong, commercially astute individual who is comfortable taking ownership and accountability.
You are likely to bring:
Proven experience in estimating, pre‑construction or bid management within construction
Strong understanding of commercial construction methods and subcontract environments
Excellent financial awareness with sound cost control discipline
Ability to work quickly without compromising attention to detail
High levels of organisation, accountability and self‑motivation
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and the wider Office 365 suite
Confident written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, solutions-focused and "can-do" mindsetExperience within joinery, doorsets or fire door compliance would be highly advantageous, but is not essential for someone with strong transferable pre‑construction experience and a technical mindset. 2D CAD capability would be beneficial, but not required.
Culture & Working Environment
This is a quiet, focused and professional office environment, suited to individuals who are comfortable working independently, managing pressure and taking responsibility. The business operates on teamwork, precision and reliability, with a strong emphasis on doing things properly and on time.
The role is mainly office-based in Doncaster, with regular travel to London (approximately three times per month or more as required) to support client and project activity.
If you're a commercially driven pre‑construction professional looking to take ownership of bids and shape project success from the very start, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
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