Preconstruction Manager
Location(s): Glasgow
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Bell Building Projects (BBP) is a well-established construction company with decades of experience delivering high-quality projects across the UK. We’re proud of our strong pipeline of work, which gives our teams long-term job security and the opportunity to grow with the business.
The Role
As Preconstruction Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading and managing the pre-construction process from initial enquiry through to contract award. Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee tender strategy, bid management, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, competitive, and compliant submissions.
You will play a key role in shaping project strategy, managing client relationships, and ensuring that all pre-construction activities align with business objectives, commercial targets, and operational delivery requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, management, and submission of tenders, bids, and pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs).
- Review and interpret tender documentation, identifying key risks, opportunities, and strategic considerations.
- Develop and manage bid strategies to maximise success rates and profitability.
- Coordinate and manage input from estimating, design, commercial, and operational teams.
- Take ownership of bid programmes, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are achieved.
- Oversee cost planning, estimating, and commercial input throughout the tender process.
- Lead engagement with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive and compliant pricing.
- Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance project value and competitiveness.
- Chair and lead pre-contract meetings, tender reviews, and negotiation processes.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and key stakeholders during pre-construction.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of bid presentations.
- Oversee design coordination during the pre-construction phase, ensuring technical compliance and buildability.
- Ensure all tender submissions are compliant with client requirements, contractual obligations, and company procedures.
- Develop and manage pre-contract risk assessments and risk registers.
- Lead internal governance and quality assurance reviews of all bid submissions.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their development.
- Ensure effective handover of secured projects to delivery teams.
Who We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a pre-construction or bid management role within the construction industry.
- Strong experience working within a main contractor environment.
- Demonstrable experience leading and managing tender submissions.
- In-depth understanding of construction procurement routes and tendering processes.
- Strong knowledge of contract forms such as JCT and NEC.
- CSCS card (essential or willing to obtain).
- SMSTS (essential or willing to obtain).
- Relevant construction, commercial, or built environment qualification.
- Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and time management skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail with a strategic and proactive mindset.
- IT literate with experience in estimating and 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 are ready to take the next step in your career and play a crucial role in our continued success, we want to hear from you!
