Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

TITLE – Preconstruction Director

Location – North West

What you will be doing:

As a Pre-Construction Director you will be responsible for leading the successful identification, preparation, development and submission of tender bids and managing any post tender queries. Whilst carrying out the role, you will promote the Galliford Try business, seeking out and advancing business development opportunities to drive revenue and ensure the Company secures adequate new business to achieve targeted turnover and profit levels with appropriate year on year growth.

About you:

• Ensure the compliance of the bid management and business development teams with corporate governance.
• Lead the overall bid process from identification of opportunity to tender submission and award and handover to the delivery teams.
• Proactively develop and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Complete detailed assessments of the required bid deliverables.
• Identify internal and external support requirements.
• Agree, manage and deliver to the bid budget.
• Establish a bid win strategy to maximise chances of winning the bid at the required levels of margins.
• Develop and manage the bid programme identifying key dates for the submission of information, review dates, deadlines and production of the bid.
• Develop submissions in line with the bid requirements including assisting with the drafting and reviewing bid text.
• Chair bid team meetings, preparing meeting agendas, issuing updates and clarifications to the bid team.
• Ensure timely submission of bids to the required standards.
• Develop strong relationships with existing and potential clients through collaboration.
• Review processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Have full leadership and management of the bid teams including motivating and coaching team members, and providing developmental support to enable them to provide excellent commercial and procurement services.
• Foster a culture whereby employees feel able to contribute positively through sharing ideas and best practice.
• Collate feedback / lessons learnt to improve tender performance
• Oversee marketing strategy
• Produce and maintain tender success statistics
• Produce monthly Board report and input into annual Business Objectives
• Developing Social Value strategy and Objectives

Personal

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of adaptable communication skills.
• Proven experience of building effective working relationships at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm with the ability to instil this in others.
• Analyses situations carefully and makes rational judgements and logical decisions.
• Manages time efficiently, plans and prioritises work activities.
• Proven success in leading and winning bids/tenders.
• Proficient people management and leadership skills.
• Results driven with a strong desire to succeed.
• Strong Preconstruction Background in either Estimating or Bid Management, with experience of working at a senior level.
• Likely to be educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Computer literate with knowledge/experience of Microsoft suite i.e. outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint.
• Management/Leadership qualification.

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What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jack Allford – Jack.Allford@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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Our vision is to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.

In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.