Role: Pre-Construction Director
Salary: £80-110k + bonus + car (or car allowance)
Location: Nottingham
Hybrid: c3-4 days pw in office
Introduction
Our client is looking for a Pre-Construction Director to lead their work-winning strategy and oversee the full tendering process for high-profile infrastructure projects. This is a senior leadership role where you'll shape bid strategies, guide a talented team, and influence the success of major contracts. You'll also play a key role in the internal and external marketing media streams.
So, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to play a pivotal role in driving business growth, this opportunity offers both challenge and impact.
Job Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver winning bid strategies for major tenders.
* Lead the full tender process from initial enquiry to final submission.
* Coordinate and inspire bid teams, ensuring collaboration across technical, commercial, and operational functions.
* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
* Oversee bid writing and documentation, ensuring proposals are persuasive, accurate, and aligned with client needs.
* Work with finance and operations to create robust cost estimates and pricing strategies.
* Identify risks and ensure all submissions comply with legal, contractual, and safety requirements.
* Lead bid reviews, client clarifications, and post-bid negotiations.
* Analyse bid outcomes, share lessons learned, and continuously improve performance.
* Oversee marketing, brand awareness, and external communications, including digital campaigns and industry events.
* Develop, mentor, and grow the bid team's capability.
Requirements
* Proven track record in leading bid, tender, or pre-construction functions within construction or infrastructure with a strong estimating background.
* Strong strategic and commercial mindset with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
* Experience in marketing, branding, or digital communications is advantageous
* Demonstrated success in developing competitive, high-quality tenders.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and build high-performing teams.
* Professional bid management qualification (e.g. APMP) desirable.
If interested in this fantastic opportunity, apply straight away or email me at geoff.hunt@1st-executive.com