Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM Construction is recruiting a Pre-Construction Administrator to join our team based out of our offices in Bristol. Working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Your mission
The Pre-Construction Administrator will support the regional preconstruction function of the business. This role involves managing the governance timetable and timely preparation of supporting documents from the wider team. You will also support Preconstruction Managers in the preparation of tender submissions with graphics and project research.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage bid submission dates and coordinate governance deadlines.
• Support in the preparation of governance documents and manage contributors to meet timescales.
• Co-ordinate, develop and maintain a high-quality bid content library using standardised formats and best practices.
• Manage Procurement Portals and upload information and submissions on time.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions including use of InDesign to produce tender submissions.
• Support project research and pipeline management.
• Support the interpretation of client documents and requirements, ensuring they are clearly reflected in our proposals.
• Develop case studies and project examples to showcase BAM’s construction expertise and delivery excellence.
• Continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of bid process and submissions through review, feedback, and lessons learned.
• General support of administration of the office as required.
What’s in it for you?
A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward- thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
Who are we looking for?
• Proven experience in the construction or built environment sector.
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities independently.
Key Competencies
Mindset & Culture
• Embodies BAM’s values and behaviours.
• Drives continuous improvement and high-quality output.
• Promotes efficiency, best practices, and quality in all bid submissions.
• Encourages financial awareness and value-driven thinking across bid processes.
Setting Strategy
• Understands both high-level strategy and operational requirements.
• Makes data-informed decisions to align submissions with client and business priorities.
Executing for Results
• Sets high standards for quality and timely delivery of content.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and accountability in delivering outcomes.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex tender environments.
• Maintains integrity, transparency, and consistency in all outputs.
Leading and Collaborating
• Works collaboratively across teams to gather required information.
• Supports colleagues
• Demonstrates respect, fairness, and a commitment to team performance.
Influence and Relationships
• Builds strong internal relationships to gather information.
• Communicates persuasively and effectively at all levels.
• Inspires confidence through professionalism and attention to detail.
Personal Characteristics
• Business-focused and commercially aware.
• Highly organised, analytical, and process-driven.
• Strong communicator and confident working across all levels of the organisation.
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Driven by quality and excellence in delivery.
Your work environment
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.
Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.
Who are we?
The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.
Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.
Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.
Our recruitment process, what you need to know?
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you