Job Description

Head of Tendering & Pre-Construction
Knebworth
Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary plus benefits
The role will head up the Utility Line's Tendering & Pre-Construction departments, working on full turnkey electrical projects throughout the UK. In this role you will lead the Tendering and Pre-Construction Teams throughout the initial stages of projects from initial enquiries in all the way through to handover at Pre-Construction. Recently acquired by Adler & Allan, our focus for 24-25 is growth and market leadership with a focus always on a high standard of customer service.
More about the role:
Tendering

• Support the team with the scope of new project enquiries
• Drive business development initiatives to facilitate sustainable revenue growth
• Support the Tendering Manager by providing clear direction, guidance and set expectations for the relevant individual and wider estimating team
• Support the Managing Director in defining target markets, identifying and qualifying new business opportunities
• Ensure existing leads and outstanding tenders are followed up by the Bid Team and act as support if/when required to make adjustments to win new projects
• Ensure that the output of new tenders are always managed in a timely manner
• Ensure the timely handover of won projects to the Pre-Construction teams

• Pre-Construction
• Act as a contact with our customers to handle all escalated issues relating to pre-construction and receiving feedback on our performance to
• Ensure that handovers from the Pre-Construction team to the Construction teams are completed on time and in line with client expectations
• Provide technical support to Pre-Construction team and others who may require

Overall

• Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefing and correspondence
• Identify and implement performance improvement processes
• Monthly and ad-hoc reporting on your business functions
• Forecast project delivery timescales to support operational delivery planning

About you:
Do you have proven experience in a senior tendering/preconstruction role?
Do you possess strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract types and procurement routes?
Then we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced head of Tendering and Pre construction to lead our tendering strategy, oversee bid management and ensure seamless collaboration within our different teams.
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About us:
At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company - we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.
Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

Skills Required