Business Manager – Pre-Construction & Bids
17 February 2025
Business Manager – Pre-Construction & Bids
UK Remote - monthly travel to the London office.
Permanent
up to £90k (depending on experience) + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Manager to join our growing Major Projects and Connections team, following a period of significant success in securing work within the high-voltage infrastructure sector. This role will be pivotal in leading bid opportunities, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) schemes, and business development within our Pre-Construction team.
This is a fantastic chance to shape and influence business strategy, working closely with key stakeholders across the organisation. If you have a passion for developing client relationships, driving innovation, and securing major projects, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome applicants with strong experience in Power/Electrical Engineering Main Contracting, as well as professionals from related sectors who can bring valuable insights and expertise.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
1. Managing and leading the end-to-end bid process, from initial client engagement to contract award.
2. Developing bid strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client requirements.
3. Engaging with potential clients, preparing and delivering presentations at key decision points (Bid/No-Bid, Tender Kick-Off, Mid-Bid, and Close).
4. Chairing Technical Queries (TQ) meetings and conducting pre-contract site visits.
5. Collaborating with operational teams, supply chain partners, and technical specialists to develop high-value, innovative solutions.
6. Leading bid workshops, covering win themes, risk assessment, programme development, and constructability reviews.
7. Analysing bid outcomes, sharing insights, and driving continuous improvement.
8. Providing strategic updates to senior management and stakeholders.
9. Contributing to the ongoing development of the Pre-Construction team, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture.
10. Identifying new market opportunities and expanding relationships with existing clients.
What we’re looking for:
If you’re an experienced Business Manager, Bid Manager, Engineering Manager, or Design Manager, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who is:
1. Strategic and commercially focused – experienced in managing bids and securing complex projects.
2. An excellent communicator and relationship builder – able to engage with clients and internal teams effectively.
3. Collaborative and innovative – able to drive new ideas and solutions to differentiate our bids.
4. Detail-oriented and organised – managing multiple priorities and deadlines with ease.
5. Resilient and adaptable – comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Technical expertise we’d love to see:
1. Experience managing Power, Civils, Infrastructure, Energy, Rail, or Utilities projects (£5m-£20m+).
2. Knowledge of NEC 3 & 4, JCT, and FIDIC contract mechanisms with strong commercial acumen.
3. Understanding of bid strategy, estimating, and pre-construction planning.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning tools (MSP/P6).
We offer a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth, including:
1. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle options)
2. Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
3. Private Medical Insurance
4. Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
5. Flexible benefits – choose from options including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes, and more.
6. Personal development programme to support career progression.
Next Steps:
We believe in creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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