National Pre-Construction Lead — Bids, Strategy & Growth

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

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.