About the role
Balfour Beatty is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Bid Lead to join our Pre-construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing strategic business opportunities and supporting the delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK.
What you'll be doing
As an Assistant Bid Lead, you'll support and lead elements of the Pre-construction process, working closely with internal teams and strategic customers. Your responsibilities will include:
* Reviewing enquiry documents and preparing internal briefings
* Supporting gated lifecycle decisions (Stages 1-4)
* Developing Pre-construction delivery strategies and programmes
* Coordinating input from technical, commercial, and operational teams
* Managing document control and risk registers
* Leading site visits and liaising with the supply chain
* Preparing and submitting Pre-construction deliverables
* Participating in strategy, review, and handover meetings
You'll also be developing your skills to eventually take full ownership of bid leadership tasks, including:
* Estimating and pricing using Candy software
* Preparing tender programmes and risk schedules
* Drafting methodology statements and proposal letters
Requirements include:
* A good understanding of construction techniques and standards
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; AutoCAD and MS Project desirable)
* A proactive attitude and a desire for continuous development
* Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
Why work for us
Our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions, developing, managing, and maintaining vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies, and communities rely on.
Balvac, part of the Balfour Beatty Group, is a leading specialist contractor in structural repair, strengthening, and refurbishment. We extend the life of infrastructure by delivering innovative solutions to restore assets to full capacity and prolong their working life.
We operate across transport, energy, and power sectors, focusing on highway infrastructure. Our approach is 'Detect, Diagnose, Develop, Deliver', providing comprehensive services from scheme development to project delivery.
Our services include structural concrete repair, crack injection, leak sealing, structural strengthening, corrosion protection, bridge bearing replacement, concrete rehabilitation, testing, inspection, and structural health monitoring.
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan outlines proactive steps to achieve this goal.
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