OverviewWe have a fantastic opportunity for an established Pre-Construction Director to join our Advanced Manufacturing Construction team on a national basis with a hub based in our Sunderland office.As a Senior Business Lead in Wates Construction, this role comes at a perfect time, where the successful candidate can take full accountability to shape, grow and develop the pre-construction strategy with the support of the newly formed leadership team. As a work winning pre-construction specialist, we require someone who can embrace the Wates Pre-Construction Transformation Programme from pre bid through to the successful conversion of the second stage. The successful candidate will align with the business plan as well as ensuring governance and process compliance to enable the business unit to achieve the sales budget. There is also a requirement to support business development activity to ensure future pipeline and actively participate in external networking. This is an exciting time to grow our strategy, engage and motivate our teams to achieve success through excellently executed and considered bids.ResponsibilitiesMaintain excellent value-added customer relationships and management leading to ongoing workEngage in exceptional stakeholder management in collaboration with our wider group and framework teamsDemonstrate a passion for work winningApply a detailed strategic approach through to execution in both work winning and PCSA conversionLead by example, support and upskill the team, and drive continuous improvement in performanceDemonstrate resilience and adaptability to respond to business and customer needsProvide experience in winning bids on projects between 50-500mMaintain a portfolio evidencing successful bids through to growing salesDeliver excellently executed presentationsDemonstrate a drive to win with a strong team spiritQualificationsProven ability in work winning and pre-construction leadershipStrong stakeholder management across multiple groups and frameworksExperience in bidding on large-scale projects (50-500m)Strategic planning and execution capabilities from pre-bid to bid conversionLeadership, mentoring, and team developmentResilience and adaptability with a customer-focused mindsetWhat We OfferCompetitive salary & profit share schemeFlexible workingCar Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension (8% employers’ contribution), Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidaysExcellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progressionIndustry-leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternityTo find out more about LIFE AT WATES please visit the official careers page.We are committed to equality and are proud to be recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold Investors in People and Disability Confident employer status. #J-18808-Ljbffr