Senior Pre-Contracts Manager
Our client a well know dynamic Tier 1 civil engineering company is seeking to employ a Senior Pre-Contracts Manager to be based from their South Yorkshire office taking responsibility for the Northern region (covering work in the rail sector highways environment agency Aviation and others)
Role Overview
As the Senior Pre-Contracts Manager you will report to the Regional Managing Director(s) and will be instrumental in managing multiple Pre-Construction portfolios across East and West regions This role is essential in achieving the businesss work-winning objectives and involves strategic market analysis bid management and collaboration with senior management
Key Responsibilities
Senior Management
Conduct market analysis to identify current opportunities rates and key personnelEnhance and refine processes and procedures based on industry best practices
Regularly interact with regional Operations Directors Managing Directors and Commercial Managers to discuss potential and upcoming opportunities
Provide regular updates to senior management on Pre-Construction activities
Distribute key information from monthly reports to the Pre-Construction team
Regional Management
Lead Tender Appraisals for Bid No Bid determinationsOversee all tender submissions in the regions
Analyse work-winning metrics to align with business strategy
Share post-tender feedback and lessons learned ensuring improvement actions are taken
Coordinate and finalise pre-qualification documentation with relevant business functions
Manage the tender workload and scheduling for the medium to long-term
Bid Management
Assess project risks and define mitigation strategies within the projects risk opportunity registerParticipate in prequalification and bid tender meetings to clarify submission requirements
Contribute to the technical and descriptive writing for proposals and supporting documentation
Collaborate with other departments to craft winning bid strategies early in the tender process
Partner with joint venture collaborators to ensure cohesive project management and win themes
Ensure clear presentation of pricing in internal adjudications before client submissions
Requirements
Extensive experience as a Senior Pre-Contracts Manager in an engineering project management capacity particularly within a rail civil engineering environmentStrong understanding of various business capabilities across civil engineering disciplines
Proven experience managing frameworks and major bids including commercial aspects and writing technical responses
Proven leadership skills with the potential to develop the pre-contract team especially in junior roles
Strong commitment to proactive management of the pre-contract portfolio in the North (East West) regions
Willingness to be based primarily in Barnsley with regular travel to Warrington
Comprehensive knowledge of the civil engineering industry supported by relevant qualifications (HNC HND Degree)
Demonstrable commercial acumen and exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to foster strong interpersonal relationships within teams and stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive annual salary (negotiable based on experience)Company Car or Car Allowance
25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Up to 3 volunteer days
Company contributory Pension scheme
Life Insurance
Health Cash Plan Rewards program through Westfield
Comprehensive support and infrastructure for personal and professional development with clear pathways for career advancement
Ongoing learning opportunities
Safe working environment
Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a leadership role that directly influences the success of ambitious civils and engineering infrastructure projects If you meet the qualifications and experienc