Pre Construction Director

SES Engineering Services; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Pre-Construction Director to join their dynamic London team. This role involves overseeing pre-construction activities, setting bid strategies, and leading a talented team to achieve sales targets. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and extensive benefits, aiming to foster a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Car Allowance / Company Car

Private Medical

Pension (8% employer contribution)

Health and Wellness programs

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Proven skills in construction industry.
• Experience leading teams in bid management.

Responsibilities

• Set bid strategies and oversee their implementation.
• Lead and develop a team of bid managers and estimators.
• Promote continuous improvement in business development performance.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Networking

Job description

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SES is seeking a talented Pre-Construction Director to join our SES South team to deliver the Pre-Construction Strategy on high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about the construction industry, with proven skills, and are looking for an opportunity to challenge norms, bring fresh ideas, and elevate your career, then join us to help create tomorrow together.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About The Role

As part of the London Senior Leadership team, you will be accountable for ensuring all pre-construction activities across the Regional Business unit align with the business plan and functional priorities set by the Group Head of Preconstruction, as well as ensuring compliance with governance to enable the business unit to achieve sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Set bid strategies for all bids with the local team and oversee implementation for success.
• Ensure regional pipeline & bid strategies are robust and will meet sales targets.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of bid managers, estimators, cost planners, and proposals teams.
• Support business development activities to ensure a future pipeline and actively participate in external networking while building effective relationships with customers.
• Promote continuous improvement in performance related to business development, bidding, and conversion of second-stage deals.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car Allowance / Company Car (role/grade dependent)
• Travel coverage to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension (8% employer contribution), Health and Wellness programs, 26 days holidays + bank holidays, and more.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave.

To learn more about LIFE AT WATES, visit https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/.

We welcome new talent to help us grow and innovate. Even if you don’t have all the listed skills, many are transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.

For clarity on vacancies, career discussions, or recruitment process support, contact our In-House Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality, recognized with gold accreditation from Investors in People, and are a Disability Confident employer. Being family-owned, we value long-term relationships.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing