Pre-Contracts Manager Senior Pre-Contracts Manager

Pre-Contracts Manager / Senior Pre-Contracts Manager

Location: Cumbernauld Scotland

Sector: Rail Civil Engineering Power & Energy Infrastructure

Were looking for an experienced and collaborative Pre-Contracts Manager / Senior Pre-Contracts Manager to join our Scotland team in Cumbernauld.

This is a key leadership opportunity to shape how we win workdriving high-quality bids influencing strategy and securing projects that strengthen infrastructure and support communities across Scotland.

Youll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking environment where different perspectives are valued and where your ideas and leadership will make a genuine impact.

Why Join Us

We offer more than just a job; we offer a platform for growth and success:

• Competitive Salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Company Car or Car Allowance for your convenience.
• Generous Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (with increases for length of service).
• Volunteer Days: Up to three days to give back to causes you care about.
• Pension & Life Insurance: Secure your future with our contributory pension scheme and life insurance cover.
• Health & Wellness: Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan and exclusive Westfield Rewards.
• Career Development: Ongoing learning opportunities and a supportive infrastructure for your professional growth. Structured development programmes and leadership pathways including women in leadership programmes.
• Employee Voice: A platform to have your ideas heard and make a real impact.

About Us

Were at the forefront of infrastructure development in Scotland excelling in rail civil engineering and energy sectors. Our busy and fast-paced region delivers projects from the ground up covering everything from multi-disciplinary capital projects to long-term maintenance frameworks.

Our portfolio includes:

• Civil Infrastructure: Bridges footbridges earthworks and embankments.
• Building Works: Station upgrades platforms and tunnels.
• Rail Systems: Electrification & Plant works reactive and planned maintenance.

With a strong track record in Civils Asset Management (CAM) Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF) and Slabtrack frameworks we thrive on delivering exceptional results across Scotlands rail network.

Your Role as Pre-Contracts Manager

You will lead pre-contract and bid management activities across the region ensuring that submissions are strategic high quality and aligned with client expectations.

Working closely with senior leadership youll help identify and develop opportunities manage pipeline activity and continuously improve how we approach work-winning. Alongside this youll lead and support a multidisciplinary teamcreating a positive inclusive environment where people can grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading pre-contract and bid management activities across the Scotland region
• Managing and developing a multidisciplinary team including bid professionals and technical contributors
• Overseeing prequalification (EOI/PQQ) and tender submissions ensuring quality and consistency
• Shaping bid strategies that respond to client needs and project requirements
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to identify and secure new opportunities
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary input to produce clear compelling client-focused submissions
• Driving continuous improvement through feedback lessons learned and innovation in processes
• Managing workload planning pipeline visibility and bid resource allocation
• Supporting a collaborative and inclusive culture across the team

What Were Looking For

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. If your experience aligns with most of the below wed encourage you to apply.

Youll likely bring:

• Experience in pre-contracts bid management or pre-construction within infrastructure rail or civil engineering
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate mentor and support others
• A collaborative approach and ability to work across diverse teams
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Confidence managing complex bids and competing priorities

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Experience within rail or multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
• A relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)
• Experience working within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor environment

Join a company that values innovation collaboration and dedication. Be part of a team committed to delivering excellence in infrastructure while building a safe rewarding workplace.

Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or non-membership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager