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Bid Manager

At Willmott Dixon Interiors, we're seeking an experienced Bid Manager known as a Project Manager (Preconstruction) to join our team. As a key player, you'll drive project success from Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to financial close, ensuring timely, budgeted, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction Leadership: Manage the preconstruction process for large/complex projects, leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project progression. Manage the production of accurate, well presented bid documentation for tenders.
Project Strategy: Develop and execute project strategies aligned with customer needs and company goals.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks throughout the preconstruction phase.
Commercial Management: Ensure projects are delivered within budget, maximizing profitability while meeting contractual obligations.
Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients through effective communication and stakeholder management. Create and lead client presentations.Our projects range from £5m to £25m+ and span across diverse sectors, including Commercial, Blue Light, Leisure, Retail, Education, Defence and Health.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Expert knowledge of bid processes
Excellent resource planning and written/spoken English skillsDesirable Skills:

Construction industry knowledge
APM/PRINCE2 or similar qualifications
MCIOB/RICS membership or equivalentAttributes we are looking for

Problem-Solving: Ability to address complex challenges and balance client requirements with project constraints.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Customer Focus: Understand and align with client expectations.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry developments and best practices.
Results-Oriented: Driven to achieve key performance indicators and project success.Join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering exceptional construction projects.

Additional Information

We live by Courage, Openness, and Respect (COR). We encourage innovative thinking to enhance our service and exceed customer expectations.

Join our friendly and supportive team and enjoy a career that offers both challenge and satisfaction. Our preconstruction teams work in a hybrid model, balancing office and home working to suit business needs.

Are you ready to make an impact?

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

About Us

We are proud to be part of the Willmott Dixon family; a privately-owned contracting and interior fit out group in the UK. With a rich history, amazing track record and strong values, this partnership makes us a stronger and more progressive organisation, allowing us to share knowledge and take on bigger and better projects.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development