Pre-Construction Director
Role: Pre-Construction director
Location: Rotherham
300 North are partnering with a leading Tier 1 construction contractor to appoint an experienced Pre-Construction Director to lead and drive bid strategy across major projects in the Yorkshire region.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing pre-construction activity from early feasibility through to tender submission and contract award, ensuring commercial protection, risk management and margin optimisation at every stage.
The Role
You will lead the full pre-construction lifecycle, working closely with Commercial, Operational and Executive teams to secure profitable, well-structured projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing pre-construction and bid teams
Developing capture plans, bid strategy and answer planning
Managing Risk & Opportunity and Bid Winning workshops
Preparing tender pricing, cost plans and feasibility budgets
Reviewing contractual and commercial risk (JCT / NEC)
Identifying value engineering and margin enhancement opportunities
Producing tender reports and client cash flow forecasts
Managing supply chain engagement and tender returns
Ensuring CDM compliance and risk assessment during pre-construction
Securing governance approvals in line with internal procedures
Delivering structured handover documentation to operational teams
About You
Construction-related qualification (Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or similar)
Proven experience within a Tier 1 or large regional main contractor
Strong commercial acumen and contractual awareness
Sound knowledge of public procurement and quality scoring methodology
Demonstrable bid writing experience with successful tender outcomes
Experience managing and developing teams
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Senior leadership exposure within a well-established contractor
Opportunity to shape regional bid strategy and pipeline growth
Clear progression pathway within a growing business
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