Pre-Construction Director

Overview

Lead pre‑construction risk, contracts, tenders and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• tender preparation
• cost estimating
• risk management
• cash flow
• bid management
• pre‑construction

Tasks

As a Pre-Construction Director you’ll be responsible for identifying and mitigating all contractual, commercial, technical, and technological risk to the business throughout the preconstruction stage, knowing when to escalate/engage with the Robertson Construction Group Board on key decisions, risk and issues. -Continually develop relationships with consultants, clients and supply chain. -Ensure that the supply chain is considered to satisfy the requirements of the projects. -Assess significant H&S Risks as part of the overall risk management approach. -Prepare tender price and submission documents for bids -Carry out cost/value investigations in conjunction with Tender Team -Produce cash flow forecasts for clients -Review the commercial and contractual aspects of the supply chain tenders and offers. -Prepare Answer Planning and execute in accordance with Strategy. -Evolve historical cost database with the Regional Estimating Surveyors. -Prepare Capture Plans to support a winning Bid. -Manage Bid Winning Workshops -Ensure that the management of bids, from early design stages through to site commencement, is progressed in line with the tender programme and that costs related to the design are fully understood and the company’s position is contractually protected, and margin opportunities maximised. Responsible for obtaining necessary approvals and consents from Construction Executive and Group Board as required by Robertson Construction procedures -Prepare comprehensive handover documentation of successful tenders from the pre-construction to operational articulated in a clear and concise way. -Prepare monthly business development and pre-construction reports for inclusion in the Regional Board Report. -Identify and manage risks and opportunities associated with tenders -Utilise and develop the Robertson supply chain database -Attend external and internal meetings and interviews -Produce tender reports as required by the MD. -Identify value engineering to maximise commercial returns to the business -Provide the line management function for pre-construction staff -Manage the pre-construction activities for projects. -Prepare budget costs for projects at feasibility stage -Provide cost advice to external and internal teams -Suggest improvements to company systems so that they address the continuing business needs. -Monitor and manage tender correspondence/documents/drawings etc. -Manage the production of tender deliverables -Pro-active, collaborates with operational and commercial staff in order to meet or exceed client requirements, identify margin opportunities and manage risk. -Manage Risk and Opportunity Workshops -Ensure the business complies with legislative requirements as part of the CDM Regulations during preconstruction activities.

Requirements

• public procurement
• management
• commercial
• construction
• academic qualification
• bid writing

What You Bring

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard. -Sound knowledge of Public Procurement and how to score highly in Quality Assessments. -Management Experience -Commercially astute -Understand construction programmes and their implications on costs and bid deliverables. -Complimentary relevant industrial experience with a construction related academic qualification. -Sound knowledge of technical, contractual and procurement techniques. -Able to identify and assess commercial risk and develop winning strategies for projects -IT literate and numerate -Strong Bid Writing Skills

People Also Searched For

Benefits

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as: -Health & Wellbeing Support -Cycle to Work Scheme -Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App -Life Management & Financial Support -Access to E-Learning -Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme -Life Assurance -33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service) -Annual Flu Vaccine

About Robertson

-Known for comprehensive project delivery, from initial design to ongoing maintenance. -Strong presence across the UK, with numerous regional offices enabling efficient project delivery. -Involved in various sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector developments. -Expertise in multiple industries, enabling complex project management and high-quality results. -Focus on innovation and sustainability, providing solutions that meet contemporary demands and future challenges. -Able to adapt to changing market conditions and client needs, ensuring trust as a partner in construction and facilities management sectors. -Headquarters located at Robertson House, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TZ, United Kingdom. -Family-owned company.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment screening including references.