Senior Pre-Contracts Manager

Ganymede; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor seeks a Senior Pre-Contracts Manager to lead a high-performing bid team across a £400M portfolio in the Northern Region. This role involves strategic decision-making, mentoring, and shaping the company's growth trajectory. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and a grasp of buildability.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-construction, bidding, and technical submissions.
• Strong grasp of delivery and buildability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of over 20 professionals.
• Oversee pre-qualification and tender submissions.
• Make strategic bid/no-bid decisions.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Project Feasibility Assessment

Team Coaching

Job description

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Determined Talent Professional - UK & Florida - Engineering & Commercial - [phone]

Senior Pre-Contracts Manager – Infrastructure | Northern Region | £400M Portfolio Responsibility

Barnsley/Warrington

Up to £100k + package

Are you ready to shape the future of infrastructure delivery across the North of England?

A leading infrastructure contractor with a strong track record of growth and innovation is seeking a Senior Pre-Contracts Manager to take ownership of a high-performing bid team and drive strategic work-winning initiatives across a £400M portfolio. With a bid hit rate already exceeding 50% and a foothold in major frameworks across rail, highways, utilities, and more – this is an opportunity to lead at scale, while making a tangible impact on both project selection and long-term business success.

The Role

You’ll lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of more than 20 including bid managers, writers, estimators, planners, and administrators. Your remit spans:

• Overseeing the full lifecycle of pre-qualification and tender submissions
• Making informed, strategic decisions on bid/no-bid through your deep understanding of delivery, risk, and buildability
• Mentoring and developing a high-performing team, ensuring technical excellence and consistent quality
• Using data insights to refine processes, improve outcomes, and influence wider business strategy
• Reporting directly to the Regional Directors for the East and West, you'll play a vital role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory

Why Join?

• You’ll be at the heart of the business, responsible for nearly half of regional turnover
• Work across an exciting and diverse portfolio: frameworks include HS2, Network Rail, Canal & River Trust, and major highways and local authority clients
• A rare opportunity to put your stamp on team structure, processes, and culture in a senior leadership role
• Join a national business backed by an established PLC with a reputation for sustainable growth and investment

Your Background

You may come from a Tier 1 or 2 contractor, and from any infrastructure sector — not strictly rail. This role suits experienced professionals from:

• Senior Project Management
• Commercial/Contracts Management

…with proven experience in pre-construction, bidding, and technical submissions

Most importantly, you’ll bring:

• A strong grasp of delivery and buildability to assess project feasibility and bid potential
• Strategic leadership experience, with a track record of coaching and guiding multi-functional teams
• The confidence to operate at board level and influence senior stakeholders

The Opportunity

This is more than just a management role. It’s a chance to own, evolve and elevate a vital function in one of the UK’s most forward-thinking infrastructure contractors. You’ll enjoy significant autonomy, meaningful influence, and the backing of a business with a national footprint and deep technical capability.

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If this sounds like the next step in your career apply via the button on screen or contact Chris at [e-mail]!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Rail Transportation

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