BAM UK & Ireland
Pre-Construction Manager
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Pre-Construction Manager – Infrastructure
About the Role
Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM UK & Ireland are seeking an experienced and strategic Pre-Construction Manager to lead and coordinate pre-construction activities across the Business Unit and wider Sector. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll drive a consistent and effective approach to opportunity management, resource planning, and bid delivery, ensuring alignment with BAM’s strategic objectives and highest standards.
This is a critical leadership role, providing direction and support to multidisciplinary pre-construction teams while helping secure high-quality opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and deliver sustainable business growth.
If you’re a collaborative leader with a passion for work-winning and team development, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Team
- This role will be based out of our head offices in Kilsyth or Inverness.
- BAM operates a flexible working policy.
Key Responsibilities
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Work with leadership: Cooperate closely with the Sector Pre-Construction Lead and Sector Client Director to focus on preconstruction objectives aligned with the Segment and Sector Operational Plan and long-term strategy.
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Opportunity development: Oversee pre-construction solutions for emerging initiatives, helping build a robust pipeline by pre-positioning ahead of bids and providing key insights to the bid team.
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Strategic alignment: Review all work-winning decisions (including frameworks) to ensure compliance with strategic direction and client focus, partnering with Segment and Sector Preconstruction teams on opportunity approaches.
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Resource and bid support: Engage with the Sector Pre-Construction Lead to allocate appropriate resources for each opportunity, ensuring profitable and sustainable project delivery.
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Specialist resource management: Work with the central Preconstruction Team to source specialist bid expertise.
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Bij team collaboration: Support Bid Managers in preparing and delivering winning solutions, adhering to BAM Baseline and Primary Processes.
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Strategic bid engagement: Occasionally assume the Bid Manager role for high-impact strategic bids.
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Standards and quality: Provide technical input and support for opportunities and bids, maintaining and elevating submission standards.
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Cross-sector collaboration: Identify opportunities for cross-selling capabilities between Sectors and Segments.
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Representation & engagement:
- Act as the Business Unit representative at Segment Preconstruction meetings.
- Engage with the Lead Estimator and Estimating team to incorporate market trends and risk management into budgets.
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Procurement & supply chain: Support the Sector Pre-Construction Lead and Head of Procurement in developing supply chain and designer strategies, fostering value-driven bid and project propositions.
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Industry engagement: Collaborate with relevant trade associations to assess future market influences, showcase BAM’s capabilities, and advance divisional key client approaches.
Requirements
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Qualifications:
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related construction or engineering field.
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Experience:
- Significant experience in preconstruction, bid management, estimating, project delivery, or work-winning within the construction or infrastructure sector.
- Strong knowledge of construction procurement routes, commercial principles, risk management, and tendering processes.
- Experience working in the built environment or associated industries.
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams, fostering high-performance group dynamics.
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** Skills & Competencies**:
- Well-developed analytical, oral, and presentation/communication skills.
- Ability to formulate commercial plans and drive engagement and commitment for project success.
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Memberships (desirable):
- Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS, ICE, APM).
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Family-friendly policies
- Company car/car allowance
- 8% matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Support for personal and professional development
About BAM
"Building a sustainable future. That’s our mission, our promise at BAM."
As one of Europe’s largest construction companies, we focus on essential projects and delivering world-class buildings.
We foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We’re actively seeking to attract diverse talent, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, or any other characteristic.
For more details about this role, contact: Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure Email: kirstin.alexander@bam.com
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