Head of Pre-Construction

ERS Recruiting Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Pre-construction and Estimating to oversee all pre-construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in utilities and groundworks, able to manage the tender process effectively and ensure compliance with client requirements. This is a significant opportunity to lead projects and drive success within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pre-construction activities.
• Ability to handle PQQs and ITTs efficiently.
• Experience in managing tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all pre-construction activities.
• Oversee the tender process from receipt to submission.
• Co-ordinate with health & safety, operations, and costs departments.

Skills

Commercially minded

Detail-driven

Strong background in utilities

Groundworks experience

Job description

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Our client has over 30 years of expertise, providing comprehensive civils/groundworks, gas, electricity, and water solutions to both domestic and commercial sectors. This is an exciting opening for an experienced Head of Pre–construction and Estimating to join their team. You will lead and manage all pre–construction activities.

Ensuring the efficient and effective handling of PQQs, ITTs and pricing tender submissions.

The role requires a commercially minded and detail–driven professional with a strong background in utilities and groundworks

You will be responsible for overseeing the tender process from receipt through to submission and ensuring a smooth and comprehensive handover to the commercial and operational teams upon contract award.

Essentially leading and manage the pre–construction function, acting as the main point of contact for all tender enquiries. Review, assess, and complete PQQs, tenders, and framework applications, ensuring compliance with client requirements and deadlines.

• Co–ordinate with other departments (health & safety, operations, and costs) to compile accurate and competitive submissions.
• Maintain the library of bid content, case studies, policies, and supporting documentation to enhance efficiency and quality of submissions.
• Lead pre–tender and post–tender clarification processes, liaising with clients as required.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, and interviews to support bid success as required.
• Provide clear and detailed handovers to the commercial team for awarded projects, ensuring all risks, assumptions, and opportunities are communicated.
• Work closely with the business development team (yet to be appointed) to identify opportunities, track pipelines, and support growth.

Should this excellent Head of Pre–construction and Estimating role be of interest to you, then please submit your CV to Anna Maguire.

Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, occasionally due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible, and we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We will keep your details on file and may contact you with future opportunities.