Pre-Construction Assistant Manager
Objective
To support the Preconstruction team in delivering compliant, coordinated, and competitive tender submissions.
Responsible for
Providing operational, technical, and coordination support throughout the tendering process, from receipt of tender information through to tender handover to delivery teams.
Working relationships
Key working relationship with the bid team, incl. Estimators, Bid Operational manager, Proposals manager, Senior planner, Engineering department, buying department and Plant department.
Key result areas
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Technical tender development
Supports the preparation of accurate and coordinated technical tender inputs, including construction programmes, logistics plans, and methodologies.
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Tender planning and organisation
Develops and updates tender programmes and supporting information in line with estimating and engineering inputs, while maintaining well-organised tender documentation and addenda records.
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Coordination, communication, and client interaction
Communicates clearly with internal teams, supply chain partners, and clients to support efficient tender development and positive working relationships.
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Professional approach and development
Demonstrates a professional, proactive attitude and continues to develop technical knowledge, systems understanding, and preconstruction skills.
Key tasks
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Manage and maintain tender information flow, including filing and organising tender documentation on internal systems, and tracking and assigning addenda.
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Assist in monitoring and updating the tender/workload register, and chasing tender outcomes
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Review tender enquiries with the preconstruction and estimating teams and support the tender review process prior to submission
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Assist in coordinating and developing operational tender inputs, including programmes, logistics plans, methodology, and technical information
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Assist with the production and coordination of tender methodologies and processes
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Provide technical and methodology information to support the engineering department during tender development
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Identify potential risks or opportunities within tenders
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Develop and update tender programmes, including resource/labour allocations (with support where required)
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Liaise with the estimating team to ensure methodology and programme align with pricing assumptions
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Assist estimators with labour outputs and specialist subcontractor requirements
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Engage with subcontractors for specialist logistics and programme information
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Engage with the buying team where specialist materials are required
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Familiarity with Asta Powerproject, or similar planning software
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Some experience or awareness of NEC and/or JCT contracts
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Exposure to preconstruction, engineering, or site-based roles
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Experience within Civils/Infrastructure/Groundworks preferred
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2 – 4 years’ experience in a related construction role
