Pre-Construction Director

Our client offers bespoke engineering solutions across the UK and Ireland in the Civil Engineering, Airport, Power and Railway sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Pre-Construction Director to join them on a permanent basis.

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Pre-Construction Director to lead our tendering and pre-construction requirements in the rail sector. The candidate will lead the preparation and submission of bids for rail projects across all divisions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil engineering, particularly in rail projects, and have a proven track record in managing the bidding and pre-construction processes.

Main Objectives

Provide functional leadership for all work winning activities within the Bid Team. Establish and develop close relationships with our clients to track and target key tenders for projects.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Motivate the team to deliver against the company and team objectives. Have a good understanding of the market know the major players and their positions on the various sector frameworks and strategically position the business to take advantage of upcoming opportunities. Conduct research on potential projects and clients to identify opportunities and tailor bids to meet specific needs and expectations. Work with the senior team to and propose agree an annual tendering budget and manage the team to achieve this budget. Target selective multi-disciplinary tender opportunities which align with our competitive advantages. Create and implement bid strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with client requirements. Work closely with estimating teams to develop accurate cost estimates and budgets for bids, ensuring alignment with project specifications and requirements. Carry out contractual reviews of the proposed tender conditions and pro-actively highlight any blockers. Oversee the end-to-end bid process, including planning, coordination, and submission of proposals, ensuring all deadlines are met. Co-ordination and allocation of bid team staff to tenders ensuring that appropriate staff are appointed to individual tenders: based on experience, skills and knowledge. Ensures that the bid teams are accountable for their performance against agreed objectives. Pro-actively determine the results of the tender process and chase feedback from our clients on submitted tenders and implement improvement plans based on the feedback. Participate and engage fully in company appraisal/performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, your team and the wider groups performance.

Skills / Experience Required

Successful experience as Bid Manager or Pre-Construction Manager Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred 10+ years of experience in Civil Engineering with a focus on rail infrastructure projects Proven Experience in a leadership role overseeing pre-construction activities, and the ability to lead teams and coach on performance Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders Strong understanding of rail infrastructure projects, including current framework arrangements Proven track record of successfully managing bids for multi-discipline projects Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously

If interested please click “Apply” to forward an up to date copy of your CV. Alternatively, get in touch with Aaron by calling the office on 0203 008 5212 for more information.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.