via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Head of Pre-Construction – Assets & Decarbonisation

Seddon Construction Limited
Bolton
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Location / Bolton \- Office Based

Department / Housing Partnerships NW

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Head of Pre\-Construction – Assets \& Decarbonisation to join our Housing Partnerships team in the North\-West.

In this strategic role, you will shape and deliver our business development and pre\-construction activity, positioning Seddon as the contractor of choice within the housing asset management sector. You will identify growth opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and develop winning bid strategies that support our business objectives.

Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will provide technical leadership, oversee the bid function, and build a high\-performing team capable of delivering ambitious growth targets. You will also work to strengthen Seddon's profile within the market.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving business growth while supporting the delivery of sustainable, energy\-efficient homes.

*Benefits:*

Competitive Salary / Competitive Car Allowance / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development \& Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending)

*What You’ll do:*

  • Create business vision and strategy.

  • Lead business development and management by developing customer, framework and consultant relationships.

  • Responsible for the effective management of the regional bid team to ensure the best bid solutions for the regions.

  • Develop a steady pipeline of opportunities capable of delivering turnover targets.

  • Ensure effective team collaboration with the wider business, communicating with operations and commercial teams working closely with regional estimators.

  • Coaches, mentors and develops team members, supporting team delivery and personal growth.

  • Lead with knowledge development and sharing among the team to upskill team members to facilitate the development of Seddon as a market leader.

  • Ensure the team is engaging with supply chain to gain commitment and ‘best solutions’.

  • Provide general technical advice for bids and the wider business.

  • Encourage innovation and best practice, ensuring a practical and effective system of work is in place which operates consistently across the business.

  • Keep abreast of relevant changes within the industry, maintaining and improving commercial knowledge to position Seddon as a market leader and contractor of choice.

  • Promote the company vision and values, equality and diversity as part of the culture of the company.

  • Actively promote an integrated approach to tender finalisation to ensure best bid solutions for the regions, working with commercial teams and operations.
*Have you got what it takes:*
  • People management skills. Clear expectations and management

  • Ability to develop people

  • Have a track record of successful bid/tender delivery

  • Minimum relevant Undergraduate Degree (e.g Bsc etc.)

  • MCIOB or RICS

  • Clean driving licence

  • Sustainability and De\-carbonisation knowledge (desirable)

  • Relevant leadership qualification or working towards (desirable)

Location
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Bolton \- Office Based

Department
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Housing Partnerships NW

Company
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4 \- Seddon Construction \- Housing Partnerships

Reference
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