Some see chaos. We see the start of something big.
Bid Manager
Location: Tayside
Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family‑owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Bid Manager, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.
About The Role:
- Manage the pre‑construction activities for projects.
- Prepare tender price and submission documents for bids.
- Prepare budget costs for projects at feasibility stage.
- Produce tender reports as required by the Regional Bid Manager and Directors.
- Monitor and manage tender correspondence/documents/drawings.
- Carry out cost/value investigations in conjunction with Regional Bid Manager and Tender Team.
- Understand construction programmes and their implications on costs and bid deliverables.
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities associated with tenders.
- Identify value engineering to maximise commercial returns to the business.
- Attend external and internal meetings and interviews.
- Provide cost advice to external and internal teams.
- Evolve historical cost database.
- Manage the production of tender deliverables.
- Produce cash flow forecasts for clients.
- Ensure that the management of bids, from early design stages through to site commencement, is progressed in line with the tender programme and that costs related to the design are fully understood and the company’s position is contractually protected and margin opportunities maximised.
- Prepare comprehensive handover documentation of successful tenders from the pre‑construction to operational teams and assist in the early integration where necessary.
What you’ll need:
- Construction experience in a Bid, Design, Commercial or Pre‑construction capacity.
- A formal construction related academic qualification is preferred.
- Commercially astute.
- Able to identify and assess commercial risk and develop winning strategies for projects.
- Sound knowledge of technical, contractual and procurement techniques.
People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you’ll aim for excellence and have positive determination, working collaboratively towards our shared goals; create clarity around complex or technical issues, confident in your decisions and quick to adjust to unexpected challenges; and help us make progress towards the best, most sustainable future, for ourselves and our communities.
Benefits of working with Robertson:
- 33 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
- Access to E‑Learning
Diversity & Inclusion:
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more – so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.
This role will be subject to pre‑employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.
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