Head of Pre-Construction

Fortiva; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Holidays 26 days

Pension scheme

Free parking

Private healthcare

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working

Online retailer discounts

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fortiva in Bolton is seeking a Head of Pre-Construction to lead business development and pre-construction activities, shaping bids and opportunities within the social housing sector.

This senior, strategic role requires proven people management, bid/tender delivery experience, MCIOB or RICS qualification, a clean driving licence, and a focus on sustainability and decarbonisation; there is hybrid working and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven people management skills with clear expectations.
• Ability to develop and mentor team members.
• Knowledge of sustainability and decarbonisation in construction.
• Leadership qualification or working towards (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Create business vision and strategy.
• Lead business development by cultivating customer, framework, and consultant relationships.
• Manage the regional bid team to ensure the best bid solutions for the regions.
• Develop a steady pipeline of opportunities to meet turnover targets.
• Ensure effective collaboration with operations and commercial teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support their delivery and personal growth.
• Lead knowledge development and sharing to upskill team members.
• Engage with the supply chain to secure commitment and best solutions.
• Provide technical advice for bids and the wider business.
• Encourage innovation and best practice across the business.
• Stay updated with industry changes to maintain and improve commercial knowledge.
• Promote company vision, values, equality, and diversity.

Skills

People management

Mentoring and developing

Sustainability knowledge

Leadership qualification (desirable)

Education

Undergraduate degree (e.g., BSc)

MCIOB or RICS qualification

Job description

Head of Pre-Construction

Permanent - Hybrid - Bolton - Competitive Salary plus Benefits

An established contractor is seeking a Head of Pre-Construction to join team in their Bolton office. This strategic role offers the chance to shape and deliver business development and pre-construction activities, positioning the company as the contractor of choice within the housing asset management sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create business vision and strategy.


• Lead business development by cultivating customer, framework, and consultant relationships.


• Manage the regional bid team to ensure the best bid solutions for the regions.


• Develop a steady pipeline of opportunities to meet turnover targets.


• Ensure effective collaboration with operations and commercial teams.


• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support their delivery and personal growth.


• Lead knowledge development and sharing to upskill team members.


• Engage with the supply chain to secure commitment and best solutions.


• Provide technical advice for bids and the wider business.


• Encourage innovation and best practice across the business.


• Stay updated with industry changes to maintain and improve commercial knowledge.


• Promote company vision, values, equality, and diversity.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven people management skills with clear expectations and management.


• Ability to develop and mentor team members.


• Successful track record in bid/tender delivery within planned maintenance/asset management across social housing projects - Minimum relevant Undergraduate Degree (e.g., BSc) or equivalent


• MCIOB or RICS qualification or equivalent


• Clean driving licence.


• Knowledge of sustainability and decarbonisation.


• Relevant leadership qualification or working towards (desirable).

Benefits:

• competitive salary


• car allowance


• 26 days of holidays


• a pension scheme


• free parking


• private healthcare


• professional development and training opportunities


• wellbeing initiatives


• flexible working


• online retailer discounts

Our client is a leading contractor with a strong presence in the housing sector, known for delivering sustainable, energy-efficient homes. They have a reputation for excellence and a commitment to professional development and employee wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.