Pre-Construction Manager

Building a sustainable tomorrow     BAM UK & Ireland are seeking an experienced and strategic Pre-Construction Manager to lead and coordinate preconstruction activities across the Business Unit and wider Sector. Working closely with senior stakeholders, youll drive a consistent and effective approach to opportunity management, resource planning and bid delivery, ensuring alignment with BAMs strategic objectives and standards.
This is a key leadership role, providing direction and support to multidisciplinary preconstruction teams while helping to secure high-quality opportunities, strengthen client relationships and deliver sustainable business growth. If youre a collaborative leader with a passion for work-winning and team development, wed love to hear from you.
Your team      BAM operates a flexible working policy
This role will be based out of our head offices in Kilsyth or Inverness.
Making Possible      Working in close co-operation with the Sector Pre-Construction Lead and Sector Client Director to focus on preconstruction activities that meet the Segment and Sector Operational Plan objectives and long-term strategy
Overseeing the development of preconstruction solutions for emerging opportunities, supporting in building a robust pipeline by pre-positioning ahead of bids and feeding insights into the bid team
Reviewing all work winning decisions, including frameworks, to ensure strategic alignment and client focus, collaborating with the Segment and Sector preconstruction teams regarding the approach to the opportunity
Engaging with the Sector Pre-Construction Lead to resource each opportunity and bid, to enable profitable and sustainable solutions leading to successful project delivery
Engaging with central Preconstruction Team to source appropriate specialist bid resource
Supporting Bid Managers prepare and deliver winning solutions, meeting BAM Baseline and Primary Processes
From time to time, undertake the Bid Manager role on strategic bids
Providing technical input and support to opportunities and bids, driving the standards and quality of submissions
Identifying opportunities to cross-sell capabilities between Sectors and Segments
Acting as the Business Unit representative at Segment Preconstruction meetings
Engaging with Lead Estimator and Estimating team to ensure cognisance of market trends and stability are accounted for in risk management and budgets
Support the Sector Pre-Construction Lead and Head of Procurement with developing supply chain and designer strategy and relationships to drive value for money bid and delivery propositions
Engaging with relevant industry and professional bodies and trade associations to understand future market influences, promote BAM's capabilities and contribute to the development of the divisional key client approach
What do you bring to the role?
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related construction or engineering field.
Significant experience in preconstruction, bid management, estimating, project delivery, or work-winning within the construction or infrastructure sector.
Strong understanding of construction procurement routes, commercial principles, risk management and tendering processes.
Experience working within the built environment or associated industries

Experience of leading and managing people and building teams
Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation/communication skills
The ability to formulate commercial plans and create engagement and commitment to deliver
Professional membership (e.g. CIOB, RICS, ICE, APM) is desirable

Whats in it for you?

Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
About BAM     Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise  how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.