Senior
Pre-Construction Manager
Location: Southern home Counties (Flexible / Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Package + Bonus
The
Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading
UK main contractor, renowned for delivering high-profile, complex projects
across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, and
infrastructure. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and
upcoming work, they are seeking an experienced Senior Pre-Construction
Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and securing future projects.
This is a strategic position where you will lead
the pre-construction function on major bids, some in excess of £100m, working
closely with clients, consultants, and internal delivery teams to develop
winning solutions.
Requirements
The Role
As a
Senior Pre-Construction Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage the full pre-construction
lifecycle from initial enquiry through to contract award
- Oversee bid strategy, programme development,
and cost planning in collaboration with estimating teams
- Engage with clients to understand key drivers,
ensuring tailored and competitive submissions
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including
design, commercial, and operational stakeholders
- Drive innovation, value engineering, and risk
management throughout the bid process
- Mentor and develop junior members of the
pre-construction team
- Ensure governance, compliance, and quality
standards are consistently met
About You
- Proven experience in a senior pre-construction
or bid leadership role within a main contractor.
- Strong track record of winning and delivering
large-scale projects (£50m - £100m+)
- Excellent commercial awareness and technical
understanding of construction methodologies
- Exceptional stakeholder management and
communication skills
- Ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams
in a fast-paced environment
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in
Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most
respected contractors
- Involvement in landmark, high-value projects
- Clear pathway for career progression into
director-level roles
- Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive
benefits package
- Flexible and supportive working environment
For more information on this and other unadvertised
opportunities, please call Andy Hayton at Cotech Building Careers on 0203 195
1100
Apply
Now!
If you’re ready to take the next
step in your career and play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most
exciting construction projects, we’d love to hear from you.
