Willmott Dixon is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Project Manager (Bid Manager) to join our North West region. The role is based in our Gateshead office with flexible working and working from home options where possible.
Responsibilities
* Motivate and lead a bid team that includes both internal (estimators, design professionals, MEP professionals and planners) and often external (supply chain and consultants) resources.
* Work closely with the team to develop the commercial strategy.
* Manage the customers’ expectations through informal and formal health checks, maintaining professional and considerate relationships.
* Develop and incorporate project strategies to meet the company’s sustainability objectives.
* Monitor progress, manage risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions as required.
* Maintain continuous professional development of yourself and your team, implementing best practices and driving improvement.
* Ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations with a ‘one team’ approach.
* Coordinate inception workshops with customers to gather critical information that enables the bid team to exceed expectations.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven track record of leading two‑stage or negotiated tenders for projects ranging from £10 m to £100 m across sectors such as Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, Transport and Commercial.
* Previous experience in a construction technical role (Operations, Planning, Commercial, Design or Estimating) that equips you to manage diverse technical input and lead the bid process.
In Return
We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market‑leading benefits package that offers flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, private medical (discounted or full), life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme. We are a market leader in sustainable company travel.
Additional Information
At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment and support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme.
About Us
Willmott Dixon has a history of 170 years of building brilliant spaces, transforming lives, and strengthening communities. We are committed to sustainability and have earned numerous accolades such as the Top 10 “Big” Companies to Work For in 2025 and the King’s Award for Enterprise in sustainable development.
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