Pre-Contracts Manager (National) - Executive Leadership Team

- Lead Major Project Pursuits.
- Shape Growth Strategy Across the Building & Civil Businesses.
- Play a Key Role On Critical, National Security Infrastructure Projects

We have been exclusively retained by our highly valued client to secure an experienced and commercially astute Pre-Contracts Manager to lead our national tendering and pursuit activities across major building and construction projects.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification and bid strategy through to contract award and project handover. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving business growth, building client relationships, managing risk, and securing profitable work aligned with the company's strategic objectives.

About the Role

As Pre-Contracts Manager, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of the tendering function, ensuring high-quality submissions, robust commercial management, and effective collaboration across operations, commercial, engineering, estimating, procurement and HSEQ teams.
You will provide strategic leadership in identifying future opportunities, developing pursuit strategies, and ensuring successful transition of awarded projects into delivery.

- Tender & Bid Leadership
- Commercial & Risk Management
- Business Development & Growth
- Project Handover & Post Award

About You





You are a highly accomplished construction executive with extensive experience leading major bids and delivering successful outcomes within the construction industry.
You possess robust commercial acumen, exceptional leadership skills and a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Requirements

- Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Minimum 15-20 years' experience within the construction industry.
- Significant senior-level experience delivering major building and construction projects.
- Demonstrated success leading complex tender and pursuit activities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and sound commercial judgement.

Why Join Our Client ?

- Executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.
- Opportunity to influence the strategic direction and growth of a leading construction business.
- Work on major and iconic projects across diverse market sectors.
- Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Competitive executive remuneration package including full relocation support.

Apply Now

If you are a strategic pre-contracts leader with a passion for winning work, building client relationships and driving business growth, we would love to hear from you.
Simply follow the prompts to submit your application, including your resume and cover letter or contact Paul Gay for a confidential discussion on 04•••••586
Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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