Pre-Construction Director

Building A Sustainable Tomorrow

What if your next step led further than you thought?
With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.

BAM Construction is recruiting a Pre-Construction Director based in the Scotland region.  This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual who wants to bring dynamism and creativity to our Pre-Construction activities, and help shape the future strategic direction of our business within the Scotland.

Making Possible

• Key areas of responsibility :
• CRM Management:
• Including management of key clients and opportunities.
• Initial completion of Stage Gate information and requirements across the tender period.
• Tender Management:
• Creation and classification of opportunities.
• Preparation and management of tender documents.
• Presenting at Tenderdesk Meetings and Tenderdesk events.
• Completion and issue of NDAs, EOIs, PQQs, and capability documents.
• Manage the download and upload of tender documents to source.
• Create BAM Flow projects and bid action plans.
• Arrange Strategy & Finalising Meetings, Site Visits, and Risk Register Meetings.
• Manage bid response and tender submissions including the preparation and completion of quality submission.
• Assemble interview team and prepare / manage Post Tender Interview Presentations
• Work Winning Hub:
• Support data upload and weekly schedule and presentations
• Prepare slides and present at Work Winning Hub Meetings.
• Assist in preparation of regional OP/MFs/QFs.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Conduct client credit checks via finance.
• Implement Relationship Based Sales Strategies across our key clients
• Carry out Project and Client  feedback sessions and prepare and issue reports
• Liaison with closely with Enabling Services teams.
• Attend and report at SMM & SMSMs.
• Represent the region within UK&I Working Groups.
• Attend government and industry events
• Team Management:
• Management of Bid Support Staff carrying out P&D reviews of staff.
• Provide support to Design Management & Planning and Digital functions.
• Support regional initiatives and safety and wellbeing activities.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Carry out Directors Safety Tours.

Your Team

Working on a hybrid basis from any of our Scotland offices  

What’S In It For You?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an electric car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership and many more exciting benefits.

What Do You Bring To The Role?

• Experience in pre-construction or project development, ideally within the Scottish market.
• You will have considerable experience in a Pre-Construction role for a main contractor leading Pre-Construction teams on tenders up to £100m.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential and the ability to effectively engage with clients and external consultants while building relationships internally and externally.
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety and the proactive opportunities during pre-construction to influence better performance.
• You will understand both private and public sector project procurement processes, including frameworks, and be comfortable working in a time critical, fast moving environment
• A degree qualification or equivalent and CIOB or equivalent
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in bid management or a similar role.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and tender management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

About Bam

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The Application Process

​​​BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"

For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Paul Howes, Recruitment Manager: paul.howes@bam.com

Closing date 18th October 2025