Tenders & Proposals Administrator
hace 7 días
Preston
Tenders & Proposals Administartor Job Title: Tender & Proposals AdministratorSalary: £30k plus DOE Reporting To: Pre-Construction DirectorBusiness Unit: Pre-ConstructionLocation: Preston (Office-Based)Hours: 40 hours per weekMonday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 (45-minute lunch) & Friday: 08:00 - 15:30 (30-minute lunch)Contract: Permanent Company Overview A well-established and reputable organisation delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The business operates within a collaborative and quality-driven environment, focused on securing sustainable and profitable workstreams. Role Purpose To support the successful coordination and delivery of tender submissions within the Pre-Construction team.This role provides essential administrative and document control support, ensuring that all tender documentation is accurate, compliant, and submitted in line with client requirements and deadlines. Main ResponsibilitiesTender Administration & Coordination • Provide administrative support to the Pre-Construction team across all tender and framework activities, • Coordinate tender documentation from initial receipt through to submission and post-submission stages, • Maintain tender registers, trackers, submission schedules, and pipeline information, • Monitor opportunity trackers and assist with identifying suitable opportunities for review, • Support the preparation and submission of PQQs, ITTs, and framework applicationsDocument Management & Compliance, • Compile, format, and quality-check tender submission documents to ensure accuracy and consistency, • Manage electronic filing systems, ensuring records are well maintained and easily accessible, • Upload and download documents via procurement portals and e-tendering systems, • Maintain libraries of company policies, accreditations, and standard submission content, • Ensure all documentation meets required compliance and client specificationsStakeholder Coordination, • Liaise with internal teams including estimators, planners, and bid writers to obtain information for submissions, • Coordinate input from external partners and supply chain contacts, • Monitor clarification deadlines and support the management of client queries and responses, • Arrange meetings, workshops, interviews, and presentation logisticsAdministrative Support, • Administer central team inboxes, prioritising and distributing communications effectively, • Assist with the preparation of supporting documents such as CVs, case studies, and project references, • Support document control processes including revisions, updates, and distribution, • Assist with general administrative duties across the Pre-Construction function, • Contribute to lessons learned and feedback processes following submissionsSkills & KnowledgeEssential, • Strong administrative background with experience in document management or coordination roles, • Excellent written communication and document formatting skills, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environmentDesirable, • Previous experience within construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors, • Experience using e-tendering platforms or document management systems, • Understanding of tendering or pre-construction processes, • Awareness of handling confidential or commercially sensitive informationAttitudes & Behaviours, • Positive, proactive, and dependable approach to work, • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, • Professional and approachable with strong interpersonal skills, • Ability to remain organised and calm under pressure, • High level of integrity and confidentiality, • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop, • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, • Strong sense of ownership with a focus on delivering high-quality workWorking Environment, • Office-based role within a collaborative Pre-Construction team, • Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent deadlines, • Regular interaction with internal departments and external stakeholders SummaryThis role offers an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused administrator to contribute to a high-performing Pre-Construction team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality tender submissions and supporting the continued growth of the business. # 4797548