Senior Pre Construction Manager

Full time | Cotech Building Careers | United Kingdom

Posted On 10/04/2026

Job Information

Construction

Work Experience 5+ years

City Guildford

Province Surrey

Postal Code GU1

Job Description

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
  

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most respected contractors
  
• 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 0203 195 1100

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.

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