National Pre-Construction Design Manager

Manchester Arndale; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

Digital learning

Retail perks

Professional growth

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS Projects is seeking a National Pre-Construction Manager to join our Manchester Hub Leadership Team and expand the National Pre-Construction function. You will lead pre-construction, client development and bid activity across key national accounts, including BBC, Home Office and other strategic customers.

You will collaborate with clients, FM Account Teams and Project Delivery Teams to identify, develop and convert project opportunities while supporting continued growth of OCS Projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pre-construction, bid management, business development or client relationship management.
• Experience developing strategic client relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead complex bids, proposals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation abilities.
• A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders across strategic national accounts.
• Identify and develop project opportunities arising from existing FM contracts and framework agreements.
• Support the mobilisation and growth of project services across major contracts.
• Establish and maintain project pipelines, forecasts and account growth plans.
• Lead opportunity reviews and ensure resources are focused on commercially viable projects.
• Coordinate project briefs, technical requirements, risk reviews and proposed solutions.
• Lead bids, proposals, presentations and multidisciplinary bid teams.
• Manage opportunities from initial identification through to tender, award and handover.
• Support the development of consistent pre-construction processes and best practice across regional teams.
• Provide accurate client and business reporting on pipeline performance and opportunity conversion.

Skills

Pre-construction

Bid management

Business development

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Project coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Prioritisation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

OCS Projects is looking for an experienced National Pre-Construction Manager to join our Manchester Hub Leadership Team and expanding National Pre-Construction function.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, you will lead pre-construction, client development and bid activity across key national accounts, including the BBC, Home Office and other strategic customers.

You will work closely with clients, FM Account Teams and Project Delivery Teams to identify, develop and convert project opportunities while supporting the continued growth of OCS Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders across strategic national accounts.
• Identify and develop project opportunities arising from existing FM contracts and framework agreements.
• Support the mobilisation and growth of project services across major contracts.
• Establish and maintain project pipelines, forecasts and account growth plans.
• Lead opportunity reviews and ensure resources are focused on commercially viable projects.
• Coordinate project briefs, technical requirements, risk reviews and proposed solutions.
• Lead bids, proposals, presentations and multidisciplinary bid teams.
• Manage opportunities from initial identification through to tender, award and handover.
• Support the development of consistent pre-construction processes and best practice across regional teams.
• Provide accurate client and business reporting on pipeline performance and opportunity conversion.

About You

You will have:

• Significant experience in pre-construction, bid management, business development or client relationship management.
• Experience developing strategic client relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.
• A proven ability to lead complex bids, proposals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation abilities.
• A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is desirable. An APMP, PRINCE2, APM, CIM or similar qualification would also be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.