In this episode of Onward Shift, Vishal sits down with Eve Lameks commercial manager, quantity surveyor and co-founder of Tender Trainers for a real, grounded and empowering conversation about all things tendering, business growth and thriving in the high-pressure world of construction.

Eve breaks down the tendering process in simple, actionable steps perfect for tradespeople and subcontractors ready to move from small jobs to major projects. She shares real-world strategies for avoiding overwhelm, managing risk and building profitable businesses, especially when navigating payment delays, QS relationships and those massive tender packs that can scare off even seasoned professionals.

But this conversation goes deeper. Eve opens up about the mental health pressures of running a business in construction, the stress and stigma faced by quantity surveyors and the impact of long payment terms on cash flow and wellbeing. She also discusses what it’s like being a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she’s built respect and resilience on some of the UK’s toughest sites.

Whether you're a subcontractor wanting to scale, a startup founder entering the commercial space, or just someone curious about what really goes on behind big construction projects, this episode delivers insight, support and encouragement in spades.

Topics include:

• How to win work without race-to-the-bottom pricing
• Understanding payment terms and protecting your business
• Why commercial clarity is essential for mental health
• The truth about corruption, backhanders and bidding culture
• Life on site as a woman in construction
• Practical tips to create a tender that win and makes profit

If you’ve ever felt out of your depth with tenders, this is the episode that’ll bring you back in.

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