As a Pre-Contract Manager, you will take full ownership of the pre-contract journey-transforming high-potential enquiries into secured, profitable orders. You''ll combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, ensuring solutions are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client needs.Key SkillsStrong commercial awareness and negotiation abilityConfident in closing and discussing price, value, and riskTechnically competent with drawings and specificationsHighly organised with excellent attention to detailClear communicator who builds trust quicklyWhat You''ll Be DoingDeal Progression and ClosingManage live opportunities through the full pre-contract pipeline to "closed won"Engage proactively with customers via phone, email, and TeamsNegotiate commercial terms while protecting marginIdentify and unblock stalled opportunitiesApply qualification criteria to maintain a strong pipelineTechnical and Commercial AssuranceCollaborate with technical and estimating teams to ensure accurate, compliant solutionsReview drawings, specifications, and quotationsProvide technical clarification to clientsIdentify up-sell and cross-sell opportunitiesPipeline Management and CRMMaintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records (e.g. HubSpot)Track pipeline health and progressionReport on conversions, order values, and key movementsContinuous ImprovementContribute to improving win strategies and processesAnalyse lost opportunities and recommend improvementsShare market and customer insights inter