Pre-Contract Manager

Salary/Rate:£45k - 48k per year

Working Options:Hybrid

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Royston

County:Hertfordshire

Specialism:Sales & Marketing

Job ref:JN2603PCM

Post Date:March 26, 2026

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Meet Our Recruiter

John Nesbitt

Managing Consultant

0151 209 2050

john.nesbitt@aspion.co.uk

About the Role

Pre-Contract Manager
Construction Products / Estimating & Technical Sales
£45,000 – £48,000 DOE + Monthly Bonus
North Hertfordshire

Company Overview

A growing UK manufacturer of specialist construction products supplying Tier 1 contractors, roofing specialists, and the wider building envelope market. This role exists to take technically qualified enquiries and convert them into secured, profitable orders, playing a direct part in revenue growth.

The business designs and supplies innovative systems used across major construction projects, working closely with contractors, subcontractors, and specifiers. With a strong reputation for technical quality and repeat business, they are now strengthening their pre-contract function to improve conversion and pipeline performance.

Job Overview

This is a role combining estimating, technical sales, and pre-construction responsibility. Sitting within the commercial team, you will take ownership of live enquiries, reviewing drawings, preparing quotations, engaging with clients, and driving opportunities through to order. Success in the role is measured by your ability to progress pipeline, convert work, and ensure technically and commercially robust project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage enquiries from initial review through to order conversion
Review drawings and specifications to prepare accurate quotations
Engage with contractors and clients to clarify requirements and progress deals
Negotiate pricing and support commercially sound outcomes
Drive pipeline movement, including progressing stalled opportunities
Ensure technical accuracy and compliance of all proposals
Maintain CRM updates, tracking pipeline and activity
Identify value engineering, upsell, and margin opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover
Support continuous improvement of bidding and win processes

Person Specification

Experience in construction products, building envelope, roofing, fixings, or M&E systems
Background in estimating, technical sales, or pre-construction roles
Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Commercial awareness with confidence discussing price, value, and risk
Experience working with main contractors, subcontractors, or Tier 1 suppliers would be an advantage

Benefits

£45,000 – £48,000 basic salary (DOE)
Monthly performance bonus
31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Additional perks including staff incentives and benefits

For more information or a confidential discussion, apply now or get in touch directly to explore the opportunity further.

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