Head of Pre-construction

6 months ago

Chorley, United Kingdom Story Contracting Full time

Head of Pre-Construction (NW)

**Benefits**

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

In addition to a competitive salary, pension and a company car/allowance We show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.

Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office and home working, and flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best.

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Oversee the Regional Pre-Construction function including bid no bid, bid management, estimating, project development (from feasibility to detailed design including survey and SI), tender adjudication and tender handover.
- Ensure the scope, programme and budget for each development/pre-con project are delivered in line with business and client requirements.
- Build mutually beneficial relationships with the Regional SMT, Pre-Construction Director and other internal/external support to ensure appropriate resources are committed to the Pre-Construction phase.
- Ensure that the Pre-Construction function facilitates the achievement of the current years Business Plan and supports the 5 year Strategic Plan. Build reciprocal client relationships that support this.
- Develop plans to identify and deliver future capability and capacity requirements for the Region.
- Lead the development operational delivery strategies for all projects defining the detailed methodologies, resourcing requirements and supply chain strategies (with the input of the delivery teams).
- Lead the development the project commercial strategies in line with the Business Plan. Considering targeted GM, Profit Bridge, Programme Management, Risk management etc.
- Develop and adapt the Regional Pre-Construction function to meet the developing needs of the business.

**Why Story Contracting?**

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

**Every Story Matters**

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our _‘Every Story’ _policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

**Think you’d be a good fit?**

Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

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