Bluebook Partners

Bid Lead - Cut & Carve Infrastructure Reinforced Concrete - HYBRID London £100k to £120k+ Package (3 days office/2 days WFH) Want to work on projects that are genuinely challenging? We're working with a highly respected specialist contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Lead to join their growing pre-construction team. You'll be leading major, technically complex tenders, working alongside some of the best people in the industry and helping shape projects before they ever reach site. If your background is in cut & carve, reinforced concrete, structural works, infrastructure or complex civil engineering, whether in bids or Project Management, I'd be keen to hear from you. As Bid Lead, you'll take ownership of major tenders from opportunity through to submission and handover. You'll be responsible for: Leading the overall bid strategy and developing compelling win themes. Bringing together estimating, commercial, planning, engineering, design and operations teams. Developing credible construction methodologies for complex projects. Challenging the team to identify innovation, value engineering and programme opportunities. Managing the full bid programme and ensuring submissions are delivered to an exceptional standard. Working closely with clients, consultants and supply chain partners. Leading tender reviews, adjudications, presentations and interviews. Ensuring the bid tells a clear and compelling story - technically, commercially and operationally. You'll be involved in bids for projects where technical understanding really matters: Cut & Carve Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure Basements Structural Works Complex Urban Construction Heavy Civils Think challenging sites, complex interfaces, significant temporary works, difficult logistics and projects where getting the methodology right can make the difference between winning and losing. We're interested in speaking with experienced Bid Leads / Pre-Construction professionals or Project Managers(who fancy a switch to preconstruction). The key is to have astrong understanding of how complex construction projects are actually delivered. You'll ideally bring: A proven track record of leading successful construction or infrastructure bids or delivering schemes as PM Experience with cut & carve, reinforced concrete, structural or civil engineering projects. Strong technical and construction methodology knowledge. Commercial awareness and the ability to work closely with estimators and commercial teams. Excellent writing and presentation skills. The confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams and challenge senior stakeholders. Experience presenting bids and leading client interviews. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can confidently lead bids-not simply how to administer a tender. This is a genuine opportunity to join a business with an amazingproject pipeline, with major clients,where you'll have real influence over the work they win and how it's ultimately delivered. You'll be working on high-value, technically demanding projects, with a strong team around you and genuine scope to progress your career. Job Features Job Category Bid Lead,Bid Leader

Project Quantity Surveyor Heathrow Airport Location: Heathrow Airport, London Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £85,000 £95,000 + bonus + benefits About the Opportunity This is a standout opportunity to join a rapidly expanding specialist contractor delivering some of the most complex and high-profile civils packages at Heathrow Airport. Over the last 12 months, the contractor s Heathrow workload has scaled dramatically from £3m to £20m, with a clear pipeline in place to grow this to circa £50m this year alone through secured and anticipated additional packages. This is not a static portfolio - it is a live, fast-growing programme of works driven by repeat success and strong client relationships. As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be stepping into a business where growth is already happening, and your role will directly influence how effectively that expansion is delivered commercially. This is a chance to join a contractor at a pivotal stage: established enough to be trusted with major airport infrastructure works, but still in a phase of aggressive and structured growth, where high performers gain significant responsibility quickly. Key Responsibilities Take full commercial ownership of heavy civils packages, including works on Terminal upgrades Manage NEC contracts, working closely with the main civils contractor and project stakeholders Lead on cost reporting, valuations, forecasting, budgets, and commercial strategy Support and contribute to major tendering activity, including an upcoming large-scale demolition scheme in Terminal 1 Drive cost control, risk management, and margin protection across live projects Collaborate closely with delivery teams to track performance and ensure financial accuracy across all packages Requirements Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor on major civils, infrastructure, or airport projects Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and ideally self-delivery projects Demonstrable experience managing multi-million-pound project portfolios Confident taking full commercial ownership of projects end-to-end Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to engage directly with contractors and senior stakeholders Why Join This Contractor? Be part of a high-growth contractor scaling its Heathrow portfolio at pace Work on a programme expanding from £20m to a projected £50m+ pipeline within a year Genuine opportunity to take full commercial ownership of infrastructure packages Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and high-value decision-making Broad project exposure across civils, upgrades, and demolition schemes within a live airport environment Join a team where responsibility, progression, and impact increase with performance and growth of the business

Contracts Manager Civil Engineering East Anglia/Suffolk £90k to £95k + Package A growing Tier 2 civil engineering contractor, part of a £150m+ group, is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager / Contracts Director to take a leading role within its expanding £35m+ civils division. This is a senior leadership appointment with responsibility for overseeing multiple live infrastructure projects and playing a key role in the continued growth of the business. The division delivers schemes ranging from £1m to £20m across the UK, with a strong pipeline of secured work and established relationships with Tier 1 clients. The role You will take full ownership of 3 to 4 live projects at any one time, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery across the portfolio. This is a strategic and operational role, requiring a strong balance of contract leadership, commercial control, and client engagement. Key responsibilities include: Leading contract administration across NEC, JCT, and FIDIC frameworks Driving overall commercial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and change control Managing contractual risk, claims, and dispute resolution strategies Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and site teams Acting as a senior point of contact for Tier 1 clients and key stakeholders Supporting procurement strategy and supply chain performance across projects Ensuring consistent delivery of health, safety, quality, and programme objectives Contributing to wider divisional strategy and business growth initiatives Candidate profile The successful candidate will bring senior-level experience within civil engineering contracting, ideally at Tier 2 level or above, with a proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects for Tier 1 clients. You'll need to demonstrate: Extensive experience in contracts management or senior operational leadership roles Strong infrastructure background (earthworks, drainage, groundworks, highways, or associated civils packages) Deep understanding of NEC (and exposure to JCT / FIDIC advantageous) Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of protecting margin and managing risk Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams across multiple live sites Confident client-facing ability with established Tier 1 relationships preferred A pragmatic, solutions-focused leadership style The company The business is part of a £150m+ group with a growing and ambitious civils division currently delivering projects across the UK valued up to £20m. With a strong order book and clear growth trajectory, the division is investing in senior leadership capability to support its next phase of expansion. This role represents a key appointment within that strategy, offering genuine influence over delivery performance and business direction. Why this role? Senior leadership position within a growing civils division Direct influence over live project delivery and commercial strategy Strong pipeline of secured infrastructure work Backed by a financially stable £150m+ group Opportunity to shape and scale a growing regional operation Competitive package with excellent career progression prospects