Pre-Construction & Development Manager

Martifer Metallic Constructions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled professional for a key role involving proposal management and business development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in construction or engineering and proven experience in the UK market. Strong client-facing abilities and proficiency in industry-standard tools like Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD are essential. Join to promote sustainable practices and contribute to successful project transitions.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in construction, engineering, or a related discipline.
• English level needed is typically B2 (Intermediate) or above.
• Proven experience in a pre-construction, bid management, or development role in the UK construction market.
• Competence with Excel, MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of procurement routes and supply chains.
• Understanding of steelwork, facade and glazing projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Communicate organisation's products and services to clients.
• Prepare and manage proposals from inception to contract close.
• Promote ecological and sustainable principles in proposals.
• Promote ecological and sustainable principles in new proposals.
• Ensure smooth transition from business proposal to the Project Management Department.
• Support business development and plan activities to meet company goals.
• Contribute to the definition of the Business Continuity Plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

UK construction market knowledge

Education

Degree in construction, engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Communicate organisation’s products and services;
• Contract review and negotiation;
• Prepare and manage the proposals from inception through to tender award and contract close;
• Define the technical specifications of the proposals, taking into account client and Martifer requirements;
• Promote the integration of ecological and sustainable principles and materials when preparing new proposals;
• Ensuring the efficient transition from business proposal to the Project Management Department;
• Promote Business Development and develop a plan that meets the company goals and objectives;
• Contributing to the definition of Business Continuous Plan.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in construction, engineering or a related discipline;
• English level needed is typically B2 (Intermediate) or above;
• Proven experience in a pre-construction, bid management or development role within the UK construction market;
• Competence in use of industry-standard tools including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD;
• Strong client-facing and communication skills;
• Good knowledge of procurement routes and supply chains;
• Strong understanding of steelwork, facade aluminium and glazing work and/or complex building and infrastructure projects;
• Sound commercial awareness, including cost planning, risk management and contract fundamentals.

Only candidates whose skills and experience match the specified requirements will be contacted.