Senior Pre Construction Manager

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.

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

For more information on this and other unadvertised opportunities, please call Andy Hayton at Cotech Building Careers on (phone number removed)

Apply Now!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most exciting construction projects, we’d love to hear from you