Senior Pre Construction Manager

Cotech Building Careers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible / Hybrid working

Job summary

Cotech Building Careers is looking for a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead the pre-construction function for major bids in the UK. You will collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to develop winning solutions and manage the full pre-construction lifecycle from enquiry to contract award.

The role requires a proven track record in senior pre-construction or bid leadership, with experience delivering high-value projects and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 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 understanding of construction methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bid leadership

Large-scale projects

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

Senior Pre-Construction Manager

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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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