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We are based in the heart of Bristol in a modern open plan office with great facilities.\nTo ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth, you should apply today and lets talk.\nWhat is the purpose of the role and expectations?\nTo lead, control and report on the Company's pre-construction, estimating and tendering activities, ensuring opportunities are properly assessed, competitively priced, contractually compliant and submitted to the required standard and timescale. 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