Head of Pre-Construction

Universal Business Team; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading perimeter security business is seeking a Head of Pre-Construction to oversee global functions. This pivotal role involves managing multinational teams, ensuring technical and commercial success on complex projects, including data centres and major infrastructures. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, along with the opportunity to greatly influence a rapidly expanding international business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Car allowance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Modern offices

Qualifications

• Experience in senior pre-construction or commercial management roles.
• Proven track record of leading multi-regional teams.
• Strong technical knowledge and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Pre-Construction teams across multiple regions.
• Own Gross Profit targets during the pre-construction phase.
• Ensure timely and accurate bid submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Projects

ERP systems

Job description

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Head of Pre-Construction
Sandbach, Cheshire (UK HQ) Full-Time, Permanent
£60,000-£80,000 + performance bonus + car allowance

Are you a seasoned Pre-Construction leader ready to take ownership of a critical global function? Join a leading perimeter security business operating across the UK, USA, and EU, driving pre-construction excellence on complex, high-value projects-including major data centre contracts and landmark infrastructure like Hinkley Point.

About the Role:
You'll lead and develop multinational pre-construction teams, ensuring technical accuracy, commercial rigor, and consistent delivery on all bids. Your sharp commercial insight will protect margins and optimise profitability, while your leadership drives process improvements and team performance across regions.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage Pre-Construction teams across multiple locations (UK, USA, Europe).
• Own Gross Profit targets and commercial outcomes during the pre-construction phase.
• Oversee drawing take-offs, technical specifications, risk assessments, and supplier coordination.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Design, Estimating, and Operations to ensure project success.
• Drive standardisation of global SOPs and enhance pre-construction workflows.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, including major global accounts.
• Ensure timely, accurate bid submissions and contract compliance.

Requirements

• Experience in senior pre-construction, commercial management, or estimating roles.
• Proven experience leading multi-regional teams and managing complex bids.
• Strong commercial acumen and technical knowledge, with excellent negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with construction/estimating software (AutoCAD, MS Projects, ERP systems).
• Exceptional leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• Experience in perimeter security, infrastructure, or related sectors is a plus.

Why Join?

• Lead a high-impact global function in a market-leading business.
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and car allowance.
• Opportunity to influence and grow a rapidly expanding international business.
• Modern offices, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, 42.5 hour workweek.

Ready to lead pre-construction success and shape the future of perimeter security? Apply now!

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