Assistant Pre-Construction Manager
Location(s): Glasgow
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Bell Building Projects (BBP) has been a leader in the construction industry for 40 years, delivering high-performance projects with excellence and integrity. With a strong reputation and a secure pipeline of work through Q3 2027, including over £300m in tendered projects in 2024, we offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment of growth.
The Role
As Assistant Pre-Construction Manager, you will support the delivery of pre-construction activities from initial enquiry through to contract award. Working closely with the Head of Preconstruction and wider pre-construction team, you will assist in coordinating tenders, preparing bids, reviewing documentation, and liaising with clients, consultants, and the supply chain to help develop accurate, competitive, and compliant submissions.
This role is ideal for someone looking to progress their career within a main contractor environment, gaining experience across tender management, commercial input, and design coordination within the pre-construction process.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and submission of tenders, bids, and pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs).
- Review tender documentation and highlight key requirements, risks, and clarification points.
- Support the coordination of input from estimating, design, commercial, and operational teams to produce high-quality tender submissions.
- Help manage bid programmes, submission deadlines, and tender trackers.
- Maintain accurate tender records and document control systems.
- Assist with the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender summaries.
- Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations to support pricing exercises.
- Support value engineering initiatives to improve project value and competitiveness.
- Assist with pre-contract meetings, tender clarifications, and negotiation processes.
- Support communication with clients, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the tender stage.
- Assist with the preparation of bid presentations and supporting documentation.
- Work with design managers and consultants to coordinate technical information during the pre-construction phase.
- Help ensure tender proposals are compliant, buildable, and aligned with client requirements, budgets, and programme constraints.
- Assist with the preparation of pre-contract risk assessments and risk registers.
- Ensure tender submissions comply with company procedures, contractual requirements, and industry regulations.
- Support quality reviews of bid submissions prior to issue.
- Attend internal and external meetings where required.
- Assist with post-tender handovers to project delivery teams.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience in a pre-construction, estimating, bid coordination, or assistant commercial role within the construction industry.
- Experience working within a main contractor environment.
- Understanding of construction procurement routes and tendering processes.
- Knowledge of contract forms such as JCT and NEC.
- CSCS card (or willingness to obtain).
- SMSTS (or willingness to work towards).
- Relevant construction, commercial, or built environment qualification (or working towards one).
- Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to support multiple tender submissions and deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to learning and development.
- IT literate with experience using estimating or project management software.
Why Join BBP?
Join a company with 40 years of industry excellence and a strong future pipeline. We offer a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, income protection, and death in service benefits. Enjoy annual salary reviews, discretionary performance-based bonuses, and 32 days of holiday with a flexible bank holiday scheme. We actively support professional development and training, and business mileage is reimbursed. Our offices are fully accessible, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.
Diversity & Inclusion
Bell Building Projects is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion practices are free from bias, offering fair access to all qualified candidates. Selection decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bell Building Projects values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Applications are open to eligible UK residents. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!
