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Bid Manager / Preconstruction Manager or Preconstruction Design ManagerConsidered - Building - Construction - DFE framework projects. Opportunity to join one of the UK's most successful Tier 1 building main contractors, with a very stable and fast growing forward order book. Wealth of upcoming work on stable long term public sector project frameworks. Role: The Bid Manager will help in the sourcing of new opportunities, bidding for, securing and closing deals. This company operate across a wide range of construction sectors including Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Leisure, Multi Storey Residential and Defence. Job Duties: Ownership and accountability of the performance and deliverables of specific Bid Teams; Contributing to continuous improvement through pre-construction with specific responsibility to lead development initiatives; Assist Preconstruction Manager with the allocation / appropriate level of team resources to bids; Contribute to bid evaluation and suitability of the tender for selection to bid; Main "Point of Contact" with Client/Design Team on bids; Lead strategically important/business critical individual project and framework bids; Willingness to become expert and lead in specific sectors/topics; Appraisal of ITT/RFP documentation to identify key risks and opportunities; Organising and leading bid strategy meetings; Support Bid Team throughout the tender process, including setting the tender Win Strategy; Formulating bid programmes and assessing priorities between multiple bids; Leading the bid management process; Leading the development of bid response that exceeds our client's expectations; Preparing presentations and attending interviews; Formulating and developing alternative proposals inc. value engineering and optioneering; Input into the planning and programming and the development of construction methodologies; Directly supervise a Graphic Designer and Bid Proposals Coordinator on individual bids; Provide support and mentoring to other Bid Managers; To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager. . Requirements: To be considered for this Bid Manager role you must meet the following criteria: Degree and/or Professionally Qualified Previous work in a bid manager Preconstruction Manager / Preconstruction Design Manager/ Work Winning role. If you have strong experience of Bid / Preconstruction from another related role such as Project Manager or Design Manager, transferring your experience over to a full time bid role will also be considered. Previous main contractor or engineering consultancy employment Previous building sector projects. Remuneration: The successful Bid Manager will receive: -£55,000 - £80,000 Basic -Car / Allowance -Healthcare -Pension To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.

Bid Coordinator - Leading Refurbishment & Fit-Out Contractor Edinburgh Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits A highly successful and profitable refurbishment & fit-out contractor in Edinburgh is looking for a Bid Coordinator to join their established pre-construction team. This role offers exceptional long-term security and a mature, supportive working environment with genuine flexibility click apply for full job details

Location: City of London Salary: £Neg Contract: Permanent Type: Full Time Reference: TAC_ Posted: March 5, 2026 Fawkes and Reece is one of the UK's leading construction recruitment specialist with 9 offices across the UK and a reputation built on excellence, delivery and results. As we approach our 25th Anniversary, growth is at the forefront of our plans and our Talent Team sit at the very heart of this- as such we are looking for an additional Talent Partner to join the team to support delivery across the group. As a Talent Partner, you will play a key role in attracting, engaging and hiring high-quality individuals across the business. This includes Resourcers, Trainee's and Recruitment Consultants at all levels, as well as critical back-office and support roles such as payroll, marketing, credit control and administration. This is a fast paced hands-on, delivery-focused role, suited to a strong recruiter who enjoys working in a target-driven environment and genuinely enjoys adding value within a growing organisation. The Role Sourcing, qualifying and engaging high-calibre candidates within the recruitment sector Building and maintaining robust talent pipelines aligned to business growth plans Partnering closely with key stakeholders across the group to understand hiring needs and priorities Representing and selling the Fawkes & Reece brand in a professional, authentic way Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from attraction through to offer and onboarding Contributing ideas and insight to continually improve how we attract, hire and retain talent What We're Looking For A strong performer who is driven and ambitious and keen to make an impact. Proven recruitment experience (agency or in-house) with a strong delivery mindset Comfortable working to targets and KPIs, with the discipline to build consistency and momentum Confident stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels Organised, proactive and commercially awareSomeone who values quality as much as results Someone looking to build a long-term career within an internal Talent function Strong alignment with our values and the way we do business The ability to represent the Fawkes and Reece brand professionally What's in it for you? Uncapped commission structure - where your hard work directly rewards you. Clear career progression opportunities and structured career development Growth-this role has visibility, influence and real impact across the business A values-led, high-performing culture where people are supported to succeed Why Fawkes and Reece: Uncapped commission structure - where your hard work directly rewards you Regular team, and company social events including high achievers trips Summer and Christmas party Early finish every Friday Increasing annual leave Discounted Monthly prizes and awards 4x salary life insurance Free wellness app with access to support and wellbeing initiatives If you'd like to be part of a growing business and help shape our next chapter- we'd love to have a conversation!

MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission - where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Marketing Coordinator Full-Time Luton From £26,500 + Benefits A long-established, multi-discipline group operating across construction, joinery and specialist service sectors is seeking a proactive Marketing Coordinator to join its busy in-house marketing team. This role offers genuine variety, creativity and the opportunity to support several business functions within a respected regional organ click apply for full job details