Senior Preconstruction Manager — Hybrid, Bids & Design

Willmott Dixon

Weybridge

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Willmott Dixon seeks a Senior Project Manager (Preconstruction) to lead the preconstruction bid process across multiple Southern regional offices (Weybridge, Dartford, Southampton). Hybrid work model with three days in office and two at home per week is supported.

Reporting to a Preconstruction Manager, you will shape schemes, manage design and pricing, and guide projects from tender to signed contract, coordinating a multi-disciplinary team and stakeholders to ensure profitable delivery.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading preconstruction and two-stage tender processes.
  • Strong background in commercial management, design management, project management or related discipline.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Confident communicator with experience handling challenging client conversations.
  • MRICS or MCIOB certifications are advantageous.
  • Bachelor-level construction degree required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full two-stage and negotiated tender process from tender phase through to construction contract.
  • Coordinate the core preconstruction team (Planner, Estimator, Design Manager, MEP Manager) to ensure projects are robust and well-coordinated.
  • Present schemes to the board, ensuring proposals meet profitability expectations and quality standards.
  • Oversee design development during preconstruction, ensuring compliance with design process requirements.
  • Shape solutions and challenge assumptions to ensure bids are competitive, deliverable and aligned with programme and budget.
  • Bring a commercial mindset to all stages, supporting informed decision-making throughout.
  • Work with customers, consultants and partners to develop clear briefs and realistic expectations.
  • Navigate cost, programme or design constraint conversations when required.
  • Maintain strong communication with PCM colleagues, senior operational leaders and commercial managers.

Skills

Project leadership
Two-stage tender
Stakeholder management
Client communication
Commercial mindset
Preconstruction

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) or Bachelor of Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying

Job description

Willmott Dixon seeks a Senior Project Manager (Preconstruction) to lead the preconstruction bid process across multiple Southern regional offices (Weybridge, Dartford, Southampton). Hybrid work model with three days in office and two at home per week is supported.

Reporting to a Preconstruction Manager, you will shape schemes, manage design and pricing, and guide projects from tender to signed contract, coordinating a multi-disciplinary team and stakeholders to ensure profitable delivery.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Project Manager (Preconstruction)
Senior Project Manager (Preconstruction)

Willmott Dixon • Weybridge

Hybrid
GBP 90,000 - 120,000
Hybrid working
Preconstruction Project Manager
Preconstruction Project Manager

Willmott Dixon • Cardiff

Hybrid
GBP 65,000 - 90,000
Enhanced pension
Private medical for you and a partner
Life assurance
+2
Senior Planner - Hybrid: Tender & Preconstruction
Senior Planner - Hybrid: Tender & Preconstruction

Willmott Dixon • Manchester

Hybrid
GBP 45,000 - 75,000
Enhanced pension
Private medical
Life assurance
+2
Senior Design Manager: Pre-Construction Lead (Hybrid)
Senior Design Manager: Pre-Construction Lead (Hybrid)

Watkin Jones PLC • Chester

Hybrid
GBP 65,000 - 90,000
Hybrid working
25 days leave
Gym discounts
+6
Preconstruction Bid Manager: Lead Strategy & Teams
Preconstruction Bid Manager: Lead Strategy & Teams

Willmott Dixon • Cardiff

On-site
GBP 65,000 - 90,000
Enhanced pension
Private medical for you and a partner
Life assurance
+2
Senior Preconstruction Manager – Hybrid in Bristol
Senior Preconstruction Manager – Hybrid in Bristol

Peaple Talent • West of England

Hybrid
GBP 55,000 - 65,000
Bonus opportunities
Company pension
Hybrid working in Bristol office
Senior Preconstruction Manager | Hybrid Bristol | Bonus
Senior Preconstruction Manager | Hybrid Bristol | Bonus

PT Renewables • Newport

Hybrid
GBP 59,000 - 72,000
Hybrid working
Company pension
Bonus opportunities
Design Manager - Pre-Construction & Delivery (Hybrid)
Design Manager - Pre-Construction & Delivery (Hybrid)

BDL • Milton Keynes

Hybrid
GBP 40,000 - 55,000
Company Pension
Private Health
26 days holiday
+2
Senior Pre-Construction Bid Lead - Hybrid (NW & Yorkshire)
Senior Pre-Construction Bid Lead - Hybrid (NW & Yorkshire)

Randstad Construction and Property • Manchester

Hybrid
GBP 60,000 - 75,000
Company Car or Car Allowance
8% matched pension
Private medical cover & life assurance
+2
Senior Estimator - Hybrid & Tender Lead
Senior Estimator - Hybrid & Tender Lead

BPIC Network • West of England

Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 75,000
Enhanced pension
Private medical
Life assurance
+4