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Bid Manager - Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Pension + Career Progression + Package Location: Tonbridge, Kent Full-time, Permanent Position Bid Manager - Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a specialist façade contractor delivering high-profile building envelope projects across the UK. This Bid Manager position will suit someone with a strong background in curtain walling, cladding, windows and façade systems who enjoys managing complex tenders from initial enquiry through to submission. The successful Bid Manager will work closely with technical, commercial and operational teams to produce accurate, competitive bids. This Bid Manager role offers involvement in a varied portfolio of projects and the chance to contribute to the continued growth of a well-established business. If you have experience as a Bid Manager within the façade sector, this could be an excellent next step in your career. About the Company This established specialist contractor delivers fully integrated design, supply, installation and project management services for complex façade projects. Working across new build and refurbishment sectors, the business has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality delivery and long-term client relationships within the building envelope market. Why Join Them The company offers a stable pipeline of secured work across a range of façade projects, providing long-term career security and exposure to technically challenging schemes. You will join an experienced pre-construction team with direct access to senior management and genuine opportunities to develop professionally as the business continues to grow. The environment is collaborative, professional and focused on delivering quality outcomes for clients. About the Role As Bid Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the preparation and submission of competitive tender bids for façade projects including curtain walling, windows, doors and cladding systems. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and tender documentation Producing detailed and accurate cost estimates for façade and building envelope packages Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations Preparing complete tender submissions in line with client requirements and company standards Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining technical compliance Working closely with technical teams to ensure design intent and performance requirements are fully understood Assessing commercial, technical and programme risks during the tender stage Preparing tender presentations and participating in bid review meetings Contributing to the continuous improvement of estimating and bid management procedures Requirements Experience in a Bid Manager, Estimator or Quantity Surveyor position within the façade, cladding or specialist subcontracting sector Strong knowledge of curtain walling, windows, doors and rainscreen cladding systems Experience producing cost estimates and managing tender submissions for façade projects Understanding of system suppliers such as Reynaers, Schüco, Aluprof or similar Strong commercial awareness and analytical ability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and related software Previous experience mentoring junior team members would be advantageous Summary This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager to join a technically respected façade contractor with a strong order book, an experienced leadership team and a reputation for delivering complex building envelope projects. The role offers genuine responsibility, long-term stability and the opportunity to play a key role in securing future project success. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information

Bid Manager / Estimator - Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Pension + Career Progression + Package Location: Tonbridge, Kent Full-time, Permanent Position Bid Manager / Estimator - Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager / Estimator - Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding to join a specialist façade contractor delivering high-profile building envelope projects across the UK. This Bid Manager / Estimator - Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding role is ideally suited to someone whose background is primarily in estimating, but who also enjoys taking ownership of the bid and tender management process from enquiry through to submission. The successful Bid Manager / Estimator - Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding will play a key role within the pre-construction team, preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates while coordinating and managing tender returns. This Bid Manager / Estimator - Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding opportunity offers involvement in a varied portfolio of projects and the chance to become an integral part of a well-established and growing business. If you are an experienced estimator looking to step into a broader bid management position, this could be an excellent next move. About the Company This established specialist contractor delivers fully integrated design, supply, installation and project management services for complex façade projects. Working across both new build and refurbishment sectors, the business has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality delivery and long-term client relationships within the building envelope market. Why Join Them The company has a strong pipeline of secured work across a range of façade and cladding projects, offering long-term stability and exposure to technically challenging schemes. You will join an experienced pre-construction team where estimating and commercial expertise are highly valued, working closely with senior management and operational teams. The business encourages professional development and provides genuine opportunities to progress as it continues to grow. About the Role This is fundamentally an estimating role with additional responsibility for coordinating and managing the bid process. You will be responsible for producing detailed cost estimates while ensuring tender submissions are professionally prepared, commercially robust and delivered within required timescales. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and tender documentation. Producing detailed and accurate cost estimates for façade and building envelope packages. Managing the bid process from initial enquiry through to final tender submission. Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations. Preparing comprehensive and competitive tender returns in line with client requirements. Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining technical compliance. Liaising with design, technical and operational teams to ensure a full understanding of project requirements. Assessing commercial, technical and programme risks during the pre-construction stage. Preparing tender reports, bid documentation and supporting information for internal reviews. Supporting handover meetings with delivery teams following successful bid awards. Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of estimating and bid management procedures. Requirements Previous experience in an Estimator, Senior Estimator, Bid Manager or similar pre-construction role within the façade, curtain walling, cladding or specialist subcontracting sector. Strong technical understanding of curtain walling, windows, doors and rainscreen cladding systems. Proven experience preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for façade projects. Knowledge of leading façade systems and suppliers such as Reynaers, Schüco, Aluprof or similar. Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills. Excellent organisational and communication abilities. The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and associated estimating software. Experience supporting or mentoring junior pre-construction team members would be advantageous. Summary This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator to take on a broader Bid Manager / Estimator position within a respected and technically strong façade contractor. Combining hands-on estimating with responsibility for managing the tender process, the role offers genuine autonomy, long-term stability and the opportunity to contribute directly to the future growth and success of the business. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information