Precontracts Manager
Core
Lead the day-to-day execution of the precontracts function, establishing structure and discipline across estimating, proposals, bid management, and tender governance for critical civil and utility infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior Precontracts Manager
Builds
Precontracts systems, procedures, governance frameworks, and high-performing teams for data centres, power, and water networks.
Domain
Civil construction and utility infrastructure
Required skills
Estimating, bid management, tender governance, process implementation, team leadership, commercial acumen, risk management, analytical reporting, workload management, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Experience in rapidly growing infrastructure markets, ability to influence business direction, coaching and performance management
Technologies
Precontracts systems, document control tools, pipeline reporting platforms
Responsibilities
Lead operational performance of the precontracts function; Implement and maintain robust precontracts systems and governance frameworks; Manage tender workflows for accuracy and compliance; Establish bid qualification and approval processes; Monitor workload, resources, and tender performance metrics; Drive consistency in estimating methodologies and commercial reviews; Develop team capability through coaching and accountability; Collaborate with operations and commercial teams; Identify opportunities for efficiency and risk management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership