Head of Pre-Construction & Business Development (Connections)
12 December 2024 Location:
London & Leeds Type:
Permanent Salary:
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary: Freedom Major Projects & Connections team are currently recruiting an individual who will be responsible for leading the team in the identification and processing of new business opportunities; planning and working winning efforts for securing project works; and for initial delivery of D&B opportunities involving significant front-end development and design effort through early contractor involvement, to ensure a robust and favourable plan is in place for the Construction phase. The pre-construction phase of these opportunities will involve building client relationships, supporting the client in developing their requirements, embedding Freedom as the Power partner of choice, developing robust pricing/proposals/programmes, securing new contracts and carrying out the development/design/procurement activities in a manner that de-risks the delivery of the construction work. Major Projects & Connections are operating within and seeking to expand our portfolio of ICP Connection and Private Network/BOP project across Generation/Renewables (including PV, Wind, and Battery Storage), Data Centres, Logistics Parks, Infrastructure Providers (Water, Ports, Telecoms etc), and Commercial Developments. This role will be critical to the growth and evolution of the Freedom Major Projects & Connections division, in line with our agreed business plan and key relationship management of our targeted clients. The role will come with the opportunity to shape and grow the Pre-Construction Management team (PCM) and the way it operates to meet our short- and long-term business development goals. Key Deliverables: Manage an active multi-year pipeline of opportunities. Grow, manage and co-ordinate a multi-discipline Pre-Construction team. Establish key relationships with potential clients and develop existing client relationships. Own the Pre-Construction bid process from initial contact to execution of the main contract. Engage with specialists within the team, including: Bid No Bid Delivery of Time Charge Order/Pre-Contract Services Agreement style engagements to develop opportunities and carry out early development/design work. Engagement with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engagement with Operations Review Contract Conditions Risk & Opportunity Assessment Bid/Proposal preparation and sign off. Contract Kick-off & Handover to Operations Contract Close-Out & Review Client Feedback Survey & Review Contract negotiations (Client and supply chain) Periodic internal reporting on progress of opportunities. Ensure all negotiated or tendered opportunities are properly qualified, reviewed, and updated in CRM. Work with Freedom Professional Services, MP&C Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturers, and estimating teams to ensure compliant and market-leading tender returns. Help develop the Pre-Construction team to grow both in personnel and process management. Work closely with delivery teams and Key Account Managers to identify growth opportunities within current and future key clients. What We’re Looking For: Proven understanding of Development, Design, and Build of complex Power/Connection schemes. Experience in the Utilities, Major Connections, and Generation sector is essential, with either a DNO/Transmission background in design and build of Connections or a technical Consultancy background in project delivery of power/electrical engineering projects. Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, written, and executive-level business briefings. Experience in proactively engaging customers to improve long-term relationships and drive value. Recent and relevant experience with key accounts and customers across private and public sectors. Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll outline the recruitment process ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible, and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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12 December 2024 Location:
London & Leeds Type:
Permanent Salary:
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary: Freedom Major Projects & Connections team are currently recruiting an individual who will be responsible for leading the team in the identification and processing of new business opportunities; planning and working winning efforts for securing project works; and for initial delivery of D&B opportunities involving significant front-end development and design effort through early contractor involvement, to ensure a robust and favourable plan is in place for the Construction phase. The pre-construction phase of these opportunities will involve building client relationships, supporting the client in developing their requirements, embedding Freedom as the Power partner of choice, developing robust pricing/proposals/programmes, securing new contracts and carrying out the development/design/procurement activities in a manner that de-risks the delivery of the construction work. Major Projects & Connections are operating within and seeking to expand our portfolio of ICP Connection and Private Network/BOP project across Generation/Renewables (including PV, Wind, and Battery Storage), Data Centres, Logistics Parks, Infrastructure Providers (Water, Ports, Telecoms etc), and Commercial Developments. This role will be critical to the growth and evolution of the Freedom Major Projects & Connections division, in line with our agreed business plan and key relationship management of our targeted clients. The role will come with the opportunity to shape and grow the Pre-Construction Management team (PCM) and the way it operates to meet our short- and long-term business development goals. Key Deliverables: Manage an active multi-year pipeline of opportunities. Grow, manage and co-ordinate a multi-discipline Pre-Construction team. Establish key relationships with potential clients and develop existing client relationships. Own the Pre-Construction bid process from initial contact to execution of the main contract. Engage with specialists within the team, including: Bid No Bid Delivery of Time Charge Order/Pre-Contract Services Agreement style engagements to develop opportunities and carry out early development/design work. Engagement with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engagement with Operations Review Contract Conditions Risk & Opportunity Assessment Bid/Proposal preparation and sign off. Contract Kick-off & Handover to Operations Contract Close-Out & Review Client Feedback Survey & Review Contract negotiations (Client and supply chain) Periodic internal reporting on progress of opportunities. Ensure all negotiated or tendered opportunities are properly qualified, reviewed, and updated in CRM. Work with Freedom Professional Services, MP&C Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturers, and estimating teams to ensure compliant and market-leading tender returns. Help develop the Pre-Construction team to grow both in personnel and process management. Work closely with delivery teams and Key Account Managers to identify growth opportunities within current and future key clients. What We’re Looking For: Proven understanding of Development, Design, and Build of complex Power/Connection schemes. Experience in the Utilities, Major Connections, and Generation sector is essential, with either a DNO/Transmission background in design and build of Connections or a technical Consultancy background in project delivery of power/electrical engineering projects. Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, written, and executive-level business briefings. Experience in proactively engaging customers to improve long-term relationships and drive value. Recent and relevant experience with key accounts and customers across private and public sectors. Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll outline the recruitment process ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible, and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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