Our client is one of the most recognised, family-run names in construction and development, and they''re looking for a bid leader to drive the strategy behind their next wave of retrofit and refurbishment growth.

As Head of Bids & Pre-Construction, you''ll own the bid and tender function, setting the commercial direction behind every refurbishment and retrofit bid and working with Bid Writing, Estimating, Operations and Commercial teams to win high-value work across social housing.

This is a rare chance to lead a function at a business with a strong reputation, a healthy pipeline, and the ambition to be the leading voice in their field.

To be successful as the Head of Bids & Pre-Construction, you need:

• A track record of winning bids and tenders in social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit or fire safety
• Strong technical knowledge of refurbishment and retrofit projects
• Experience of taking bids through internal governance and approval
• Strong technical expertise in social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects
• Leadership, management and influencing abilities
• Experience within supply chain relationships and price management
• Commercially aware with a focus on competitive advantage and profitability

Head of Bids & Pre-Construction duties include:

• Lead bid management for all refurbishment and retrofit bids, formulating and driving the commercial plan behind them-
• Develop and manage the pre-construction and bidding process
• Shape and improve the pre-construction and tendering process to increase win rates
• Take bids through internal governance with clear, commercially sound recommendations
• Promote strong collaboration with Operations and Commercial teams, working closely with regional Estimators and Bid Writers
• Ensures tenders are produced effectively by the Estimating function and continuously seek opportunities for improvement to increase attainment of new business
• Serve as a thought leader on retrofit

Benefits you''ll receive for the role include:

• 26 days AL
• Free parking
• Private Health Care
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Flexible working
• Online Retailer Discounts
• Free Wellbeing Initiative

To register your interest in the Head of Bids & Pre-Construction position, click apply now, or call Kane on (phone number removed).