Head of Work Winning
Base Salary: £130k (Negotiable depending on experience)
Benefits: Executive Car / Allowance, Family Healthcare, Generous Pension, Life Assurance
Bonus: Generous Executive Bonus Scheme
Location: UK / Flexible
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Our client is a leading UK Civil Engineering contractor with an enviable reputation for delivering complex infrastructure, highways, and major civil engineering works across the UK.
Due to the implementation of a bold growth plan and a commitment to expanding their forward order book, they now wish to appoint an experienced Head of Work Winning to lead their bidding, tendering, and work-winning operations.
The Role
Will report directly to the Board / Commercial Director and lead the strategic direction of all work-winning and tendering activities.
Will manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Bid Managers, Estimators, and Bid Writers to ensure high submission standards across all bids.
Will work closely with Business Development, Pre-Construction, and Operations teams to identify target pipeline opportunities and maximize win rates.
Will oversee end-to-end bid management processes, ensuring that all proposals strictly align with client requirements, governance standards, and commercial parameters.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Will possess a proven track record of successful work winning and bid management within the UK Civil Engineering / Infrastructure sector.
Will ideally be degree-educated in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
Will demonstrate outstanding leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building and managing high-performing bid teams.
Will be keen to join a growing, forward-thinking business that offers long-term career progression and rewards success
Unfortunately, due to our high number of applications we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Please email your CV to info@alfa-executive.com quoting ref TJ/ALFA/HWW