Pre Construction Director

A growing contractor is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Director to lead and develop its regional pre-construction function in Edinburgh following the award of a major long-term framework.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in pre-construction, estimating, bids, commercial strategy and team leadership within the construction sector.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the front-end process across a range of projects including building fabric, remediation, refurbishment and passive fire works.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the regional pre-construction strategy

* Manage estimating, cost planning and tender submissions

* Oversee surveys, scopes of work and technical compliance

* Identify and mitigate commercial and programme risk

* Improve bid quality, win rates and client engagement

* Build and manage a high-performing pre-construction team

* Ensure smooth handover from pre-construction to operations

* Develop systems, processes and reporting structures

Candidate Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Director / Head of Pre-Construction / Bid Director / Estimating Director

* Strong construction background across main contracting, refurbishment or specialist works

* Excellent commercial awareness and pricing experience

* Experience leading teams and managing stakeholders at senior level

* Strong knowledge of tendering, procurement and project delivery processes

* Ability to drive growth and support regional expansion

Package:

* £100k–£140k basic salary

* Up to 50% annual bonus

* Attractive benefits package

* Long-term secured pipeline of regional work

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior leader looking to take ownership of a growing regional function.

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