Bid Support Design Manager/ Specification Writer – Glasgow
We are seeking a Bid Support Design Manager to join our Design/ Bid team. The position will be a full-time, permanent contract and based primarily within our Glasgow office, providing design support to our preconstruction and bid teams principally on cladding remediation and refurbishment projects. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will be responsible for overseeing the design specifications of bid documentation.
Duties include
* Review tender documents and develop project fact sheets, wall type specifications, and design resource plans for accurate pricing and compliance.
* Confirm metal plate requirements on projects for our buying department.
* Confirm any client clarifications for post-tender stage queries.
* Provide information for tender quality submissions and tender interviews, as required.
* Assist the estimating department with queries from consultants and subcontractors on project-specific enquiries.
* Collaborate with bid teams, estimators, and external designers to meet tender deadlines and align specifications with industry standards and regulations.
* Produce scope documents for intrusive surveys, design services, and consultant engagement, providing feedback on fee proposals and quality assurance requirements.
* Provide Design Resource Plan information to be included within Prelims.
* Engage with façade and fire safety manufacturers, coordinate CPD events, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and building regulations.
* Manage project data using Procore, raise and respond to RFIs, monitor scope and variations, and identify and mitigate design risks effectively
Requirements and skills:
* Minimum of 10 years’ construction industry experience, ideally in architecture with a focus on structures and cladding.
* Strong technical knowledge, proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and familiarity with document management systems.
* Degree in a construction-related discipline.
* Effective under pressure, with excellent communication, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
* Flexible, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Persistent, task-driven, and professional, with strong collaboration, persuasive skills, and commercial acumen.
* Thorough understanding of Scottish & English building regulations.
* UK driving license, with access to a business-insured vehicle preferred.
Why BBP?
* Celebrating 40 years in the industry with a proven track record in high-performance project delivery.
* Pipeline of work until Q3 2027, with over £300m in forthcoming projects tendered in 2023.
* Competitive remuneration package, including mileage reimbursement, pension scheme, bonuses, life insurance, income protection, and salary sacrifice options.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to shaping the future of construction. Applications are open to eligible UK residents
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