Pre-Contract Manager

AmcoGiffe; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Pre-Contracts Manager in Cumbernauld, Scotland, where your leadership will drive innovative bid activities in the rail and civil engineering sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure by securing major contracts and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you will be part of a company that values your input and supports your professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a platform to make a real impact in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Generous Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays

Volunteer Days: Up to three days

Pension & Life Insurance

Health & Wellness: Access to Cash Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Voice Platform

Qualifications

• Proven track record in pre-contract management within rail or civil engineering.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-contract team and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify business opportunities.

Skills

Pre-contract Management

Leadership

Bid Management

Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Project Management Certification

Job description

Sector Asset Maintenance & Infrastructure Projects

Location Cumbernauld, Scotland

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Pre-Contracts Manager – Join Our Dynamic Team in Cumbernauld, Scotland!

Sector: Rail, Civil Engineering, Power & Energy Infrastructure

Are you a proven leader with a passion for shaping the future of infrastructure? An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Pre-Contracts Manager to join our ambitious team in Scotland. Become a key player in driving our business goals by leading innovative bid activities that secure impactful work-winning opportunities.

About Us

We’re at the forefront of infrastructure development in Scotland, excelling in rail, civil engineering, and energy sectors. Our busy and fast-paced region delivers projects from the ground up, covering everything from multi-disciplinary capital projects to long-term maintenance frameworks.

• Civil Infrastructure: Bridges, footbridges, earthworks, and embankments.
• Building Works: Station upgrades, platforms, and tunnels.
• Rail Systems: Electrification & Plant works, reactive and planned maintenance.

With a strong track record in Civils Asset Management (CAM), Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF), and Slabtrack frameworks, we thrive on delivering exceptional results across Scotland’s rail network.

Your Role as Pre-Contracts Manager

Take the helm as a leader in bid management activities across the Scotland region. Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing major contracts and driving innovation in work-winning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pre-contract team and associated bid management activities, ensuring timely, high-quality submissions.
• Oversee prequalification documentation and tender appraisals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and capitalise on business opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analysing post-tender feedback and implementing lessons learned.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary bid teams and mentor authors to produce compelling, client-focused submissions.
• Develop and implement streamlined submission processes to optimise efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• A proven track record in pre-contract/pre-construction management within rail or civil engineering sectors (Tier 1 or 2).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire collaborative teamwork.
• A deep understanding of multi-disciplinary rail projects and civil engineering markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial acumen and a results-driven mindset.

Why Join Us?

We offer more than just a job; we offer a platform for growth and success:

• Competitive Salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Company Car or Car Allowance for your convenience.
• Generous Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (with increases for length of service).
• Volunteer Days: Up to three days to give back to causes you care about.
• Pension & Life Insurance: Secure your future with our contributory pension scheme and life insurance cover.
• Health & Wellness: Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan and exclusive Westfield Rewards.
• Career Development: Ongoing learning opportunities and a supportive infrastructure for your professional growth.
• Employee Voice: A platform to have your ideas heard and make a real impact.

Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and dedication. Be part of a team committed to delivering excellence in infrastructure while building a safe, rewarding workplace.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including: