Senior Pre-Construction Design Lead – BIM & Coordination

Galliford Try; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Be Well programme

Career Paths training

Agile Working programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Galliford Try, a leading UK construction group, is seeking a Pre-Construction Design Manager for the Oak Facades business. You will lead design coordination during pre-construction and tender stages, managing multidisciplinary teams and aligning designs with regulatory and client requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, BIM proficiency (Revit) and experience with design programmes, bids, and pre-construction processes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building design and design coordination.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and CDM Regulations.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.
• Commercial awareness and cost planning experience.
• Experience with BIM, Revit and common data environments.
• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Engineering or related.
• Significant design management experience in construction.
• Experience coordinating bids, tenders and pre-construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process during pre-construction and tender stages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and manage design programmes aligned with bid and project requirements.
• Support bid submissions, technical reviews, RFIs and VE activities.
• Act as primary interface with clients and consultants pre-construction.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and CDM regulations.
• Promote BIM and digital construction processes.
• Manage design risks, opportunities and commercial considerations.
• Ensure effective handover to project delivery teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

BIM & Revit

Construction knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

BIM (Revit)

Common Data Environments

Job description

Galliford Try, a leading UK construction group, is seeking a Pre-Construction Design Manager for the Oak Facades business. You will lead design coordination during pre-construction and tender stages, managing multidisciplinary teams and aligning designs with regulatory and client requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, BIM proficiency (Revit) and experience with design programmes, bids, and pre-construction processes.