Senior Pre-Contracts Manager – Design & Build

Bigblue UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Pre-Contracts Manager to spearhead tender processes for exciting projects in the City of London. This pivotal role involves collaborating closely with clients and design teams to craft winning bids for projects ranging from £500k to £5m. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tenders while showcasing strong commercial acumen and presentation skills. With a focus on sustainable growth, this opportunity offers a clear pathway for career progression and the chance to significantly influence the company's success. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role is worth exploring.

Benefits

Competitive salary

1% GP on every job won

Strong support from teams

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pre-construction or pre-contracts roles, ideally in Design & Build.
• Experience managing tenders in the £500k–£5m range.

Responsibilities

• Lead on tenders across various projects, ensuring compelling bids.
• Manage multiple tenders, presentations, and win strategies.

Skills

Tender Management

Client Engagement

Commercial Acumen

Presentation Skills

Pricing Strategy Development

Job description

Senior Pre-Contracts Manager – Design & Build

City of London

£80,000 – £110,000 + 1% GP + Benefits

I’m working with a well-respected Design and Build firm in the City who are looking to bring in a Senior Pre-Contracts Manager to lead on tenders across projects ranging from £500k to £5m.

This is a key commercial role in the business — you’ll take ownership of the front-end process, working closely with clients, design teams, and the commercial lead to develop compelling bids that win work.

You’ll need to be confident managing multiple tenders at once, leading presentations, and shaping win strategies on a variety of commercial fit-out and refurbishment schemes.

The business has a healthy pipeline of work and is looking to grow sustainably — this role will suit someone who wants to have a real influence in that journey.

What’s on offer:

1. Competitive basic + 1% GP on every job you win
2. Opportunity to shape how the business pitches and wins work
3. Strong support from commercial and delivery teams
4. Clear progression pathway

Requirements:

1. Min. 5+ years in pre-construction or pre-contracts roles, ideally in D&B
2. Experience managing tenders in the £500k–£5m range
3. Confident in client-facing roles and leading presentations
4. Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence outcomes
5. Well-connected with supply chain and able to build pricing strategies

If you’re a pre-con specialist who knows how to close, this one’s worth a chat.