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)
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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
Salary description
£100000.00 - £110000.00 per year