Pre-Construction & Development Manager

Integrate Engineering Resources; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrate Resources Group is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction & Development Manager to lead early strategy through to contract award on high-profile infrastructure programmes in London. You will drive bid strategy, define technical specifications, and manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially robust, compliant proposals.

The role requires a degree in Construction Management or related field and proven UK experience in pre-construction and bid management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Pre-Construction, Bid Management, or Business Development in UK construction or infra market.
• Experience on major projects or large programmes (rail, infra, or complex buildings).
• Strong understanding of procurement routes, supply chains, and contractor engagement.
• Solid knowledge of steelwork, façades, aluminium, glazing, and/or complex structural packages.
• High level of commercial awareness including cost planning and risk management.
• Competent with Excel, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Strong client-facing skills and confident communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking market research to support bid strategy and opportunity selection.
• Leading the preparation and management of bids from inception through tender submission, award, and contract close.
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, including commercial and technical risk.
• Defining technical specifications in line with client requirements and internal standards.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs across design, commercial, planning, and supply chain teams.
• Embedding sustainability, ecological principles, and modern construction methods within proposals.
• Ensuring a seamless handover from pre-construction to project delivery teams.
• Supporting business development activity and contributing to strategic growth plans.
• Assisting with development and ongoing review of business continuity planning.

Skills

Bid management experience

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Procurement understanding

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

About the job Pre-Construction & Development Manager

Location: London

Term: Permanent Position

Salary: up to £65,000 per annum

About us:

Integrate Resources Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy providing permanent, contract and project-based workforce solutions across the Infrastructure, Construction, Power and Oil & Gas sectors. We partner with contractors, EPCs, asset owners and consultancies to support complex, safety-critical and programme-driven environments nationwide.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a major projects team based in London, supporting high-profile infrastructure programmes such as HS2 and other large-scale developments.

You will play a key role from early engagement through to contract award, ensuring commercially robust, technically compliant, and deliverable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Undertaking market research to support bid strategy and opportunity selection
• Leading the preparation and management of bids from inception through tender submission, award, and contract close
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, including commercial and technical risk
• Defining technical specifications in line with client requirements and internal standards
• Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs across design, commercial, planning, and supply chain teams
• Embedding sustainability, ecological principles, and modern construction methods within proposals
• Ensuring a seamless handover from pre‑construction to project delivery teams
• Supporting business development activity and contributing to strategic growth plans
• Assisting with the development and ongoing review of business continuity planning

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a Pre-Construction, Bid Management, or Business Development role within the UK construction or infrastructure market
• Experience working on major projects or large, complex programmes (rail, infrastructure, or complex buildings)
• Strong understanding of procurement routes, supply chains, and contractor engagement
• Solid technical knowledge of steelwork, façade systems, aluminium, glazing, and/or complex structural packages
• High level of commercial awareness, including cost planning, risk management, and contract fundamentals
• Competent with industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to communicate confidently at all level

Why Apply?

• Work on some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects
• London-based role with long-term programme visibility
• Opportunity to influence major bids from early strategy through to delivery
• Join a business that values quality, collaboration, and sustainable growth

If you have a background in major infrastructure projects and are looking to take the next step in a senior pre‑construction role, we'd like to hear from you. Please follow the instructions to apply.