Senior Pre Construction Manager

Cotech Building Careers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Cotech Building Careers is partnering with a leading UK main contractor to recruit a Senior Pre-Construction Manager in hybrid working arrangements across the Southern Home Counties. This pivotal role leads the pre-construction function on major bids, some valued over £100m, collaborating with clients, consultants, and internal teams to craft winning solutions.

The successful candidate will drive bid strategy, cost planning, and programme development, while mentoring the team and ensuring

Qualifications

• Senior pre-construction or bid leadership experience in a main contractor.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects (£50m - £100m+).
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full pre-construction lifecycle from initial enquiry to contract award.
• Oversee bid strategy, programme development, and cost planning with estimating teams.
• Engage with clients to understand drivers for tailored submissions.
• Coordinate design, commercial, and operational stakeholders.
• Drive innovation, value engineering, and risk management throughout bids.
• Mentor and develop junior pre-construction team members.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and quality standards are met.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication

Bid leadership

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

Senior Pre-Construction Manager

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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

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