Pre Construction Manager / Bid Writer Construction | Main Contractor | South YorkshireSalary: £50-65k plus car allowanceLocation: South YorkshireSector: Commercial and Public Sector ConstructionCompany Turnover: Approximately £7 million
The opportunity
We are working with an established main contractor operating across South Yorkshire, delivering a range of commercial and public sector construction projects. With a strong focus on quality, attention to detail and delivering projects to a high standard, the business is looking to appoint a Pre Construction Manager / Bid Writer to support its continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, commercially aware and detail-focused individual who can take ownership of the tender process, producing high-quality, compliant submissions that clearly demonstrate the company’s capabilities, technical expertise and approach to project delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the end-to-end tender process, from initial tender review through to final submission.
- Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and employer’s requirements, identifying key deliverables, deadlines and compliance criteria.
- Prepare, write and coordinate high-quality responses to quality questions, ensuring submissions are tailored to each client’s requirements and evaluation criteria.
- Manage online tender portals, ensuring all documentation is uploaded correctly, and submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Coordinate pre-tender and site surveys, gathering the information required to develop accurate and project-specific tender responses.
- Liaise with estimators and the commercial team to ensure tender submissions align with pricing, scope, programme and proposed delivery arrangements.
- Develop and coordinate construction methodology statements, logistics plans, phasing strategies and site establishment proposals.
- Work with operational teams to prepare project-specific responses covering site management, access arrangements, traffic and pedestrian management, material deliveries and working within occupied or operational environments.
- Compile project case studies, company experience, staff CVs, health and safety information, quality procedures, environmental credentials and social value responses.
- Coordinate information from project managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure submissions are accurate, technically sound and commercially aligned.
- Maintain a library of tender responses, company documentation, accreditations and supporting evidence.
- Undertake final quality checks to ensure all submissions are complete, professionally presented and fully compliant with client requirements.
- Support post-tender clarifications, client presentations and feedback reviews to continually improve future submissions.
The ideal candidate
- Previous experience in a Bid Writer, Bid Coordinator or Tender Coordinator role within construction or a related built-environment sector.
- Experience preparing tenders for a main contractor, ideally across commercial and public sector projects.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional and persuasive quality submissions.
- Experience using online tender portals and managing multiple submissions to strict deadlines.
- An understanding of construction methodology, site logistics, phasing, access constraints and project delivery requirements.
- Confidence coordinating site surveys and obtaining technical information from operational and commercial teams.
- Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to document control, compliance and quality assurance.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to ensure written proposals align with tender pricing and delivery commitments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
TSR are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
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