We are looking for an ambitious, proactive and detail-oriented Pre-Construction Assistant Manager to join our growing pre-construction team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop or transition their career into pre-construction and tender management within a supportive, fast-paced contractor environment.
The role is highly varied and offers exposure to all aspects of the tender and bid process, including:
- Tender evaluation and bid strategy
- Risk analysis and document review
- Programme and logistics coordination
- Supply chain engagement
- Quality submissions and bid support
- Commercial and contractual awareness
- Client and consultant engagement
- Market intelligence and pipeline management
- Value engineering and buildability reviews
You will work closely with estimators, planners, project managers, commercial teams, design managers and operational leaders to support the successful conversion of opportunities into secured projects.
This role may particularly suit someone currently working as:
- Assistant or Junior Project Manager
- Consultant Project Manager
- Bid Coordinator or Bid Writer
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager
- Estimating Assistant
- Construction Administrator
- Commercial Assistant
- Someone looking to move from project delivery into a pre-construction role
Key Responsibilities
Tender & Opportunity Support
- Review tender portals daily and identify suitable opportunities aligned with business strategy
- Maintain and update opportunity trackers, bid registers and pipeline reports
- Assist with initial tender reviews and document analysis
- Support go/no-go decision-making processes
- Coordinate Expressions of Interest (EOIs), pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and selection questionnaires (SQs)
- Manage tender documentation and distribution to relevant stakeholders
- Ensure all tender activities are completed within required timescales
Pre-Construction Coordination
- Arrange and attend tender launch meetings, progress reviews and site visits
- Prepare meeting agendas, minutes and action trackers
- Coordinate information between estimators, planners, bid writers, design managers and project teams
- Monitor tender programmes and key milestones
- Support the preparation and submission of compliant tender documents
- Ensure all clarifications and client communications are recorded and tracked
- Maintain organised electronic filing systems and document control procedures
Risk & Technical Review
- Review drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documents
- Assist in identifying construction, commercial, programme and procurement risks
- Support the development and maintenance of risk registers
- Monitor tender assumptions, exclusions and qualifications
- Identify inconsistencies or missing information within tender documentation
- Assist with buildability and logistics reviews
- Escalate key risks and issues to senior team members in a timely manner
Quality Submission Support
- Assist bid writers with drafting, reviewing and editing quality responses
- Coordinate supporting evidence, case studies, CVs and project examples
- Support the production of presentations, interview materials and submission documents
- Ensure submissions are visually consistent and aligned with company branding
- Check all submissions for compliance with client requirements
- Coordinate final reviews and approval processes prior to submission
Supply Chain & Commercial Support
- Support estimators in engaging with subcontractors and suppliers
- Assist with issuing enquiries and tracking supply chain responses
- Maintain subcontractor and supplier databases
- Support value engineering and buildability workshops
- Assist with commercial reviews, benchmarking and market testing
- Monitor supply chain engagement levels and identify opportunities for improvement
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop professional relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
- Attend client meetings where appropriate
- Support the preparation of presentations and pre-construction proposals
- Demonstrate a customer-focused approach throughout all interactions
- Represent the business professionally at all times
Systems & Process Management
- Maintain accurate records within company CRM, portal and document management systems
- Ensure bid information, lessons learned and project data are captured and shared
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the pre-construction function
- Assist with the development of templates, standard operating procedures and best practice guides
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success within this role will be measured against the following criteria:
- Tender opportunities identified and tracked accurately
- Compliance with all tender deadlines and submission requirements
- Accuracy and completeness of tender documentation
- Timely completion of assigned actions
- Quality and organisation of bid records and document control
- Supply chain engagement and response rates
- Quality scores achieved within submitted bids
- Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and clients
- Contribution to bid conversion rates and secured workload
- Continuous improvement suggestions implemented
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Bright, motivated and eager to learn
- Organised with strong attention to detail
- Commercially aware or keen to develop commercial understanding
- Technically aware of building design or keen to develop an understanding
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Analytical, inquisitive and solution-focused
- Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Resilient and capable of working to challenging deadlines
- Interested in understanding the wider construction process beyond site delivery
We welcome candidates from pre-construction, consultant, commercial and operational backgrounds who are seeking to broaden their experience and move into a more strategic and commercially focused role.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience within the construction industry
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in site management, project management, contracts management, estimating, surveying or bid coordination
- Experience using common construction portals and document management systems
- Understanding of procurement routes and construction contracts
- Knowledge of JCT, NEC or other standard forms of contract
Qualifications
- HNC, HND or Degree in:
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction Management
- Construction Project Management
- Building Surveying
- Architecture
- Or a similar construction-related discipline
- Full UK driving licence preferred
What the Role Offers
- Exposure to all aspects of the pre-construction and tendering process
- Mentoring and support from experienced senior team members
- Structured development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to progress into a Pre-Construction Manager or leadership role
- Involvement in a wide range of construction projects and sectors
- Collaborative and growing team environment
- Exposure to senior client and stakeholder engagement
- Opportunity to influence how projects are secured and delivered
Key Attributes We Value Most
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Strong organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Initiative and accountability
- Commercial thinking
- Ability to see the bigger picture
- Positive attitude and adaptability
- Integrity and professionalism
- Collaborative working style
- Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement
Career Development Pathway
This role provides a clear progression route towards:
- Pre-Construction Manager
- Bid Manager
- Estimator
- Design Manager
- Project Manager
- Commercial Manager
The successful candidate will receive ongoing support, mentoring and exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle to develop a comprehensive understanding of how projects are secured, planned and commercially managed before construction begins.
Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- Are you willing and able to work from our Head Office in Uxbridge every day?
- Describe your experience of supporting tenders, bids, PQQs, SQs, EOIs, proposals or pre-construction submissions.
- How many years of experience do you have in construction or a construction-related role?
- What would make you the best fit for this role?
Work Location: In person
