Pre-Construction Director

Pre-Construction Director

Department: Building Fabric – Pre-construction

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chesterfield

Description

Lead one of our regional pods, owning the P&L, client relationships and team to ensure the success of the pre‑construction function.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the GP and revenue targets for your regional pod, managing performance against monthly forecasts with precision
• Act as Harmony’s most senior pre‑construction presence in your region, visible to clients, credible in negotiations, and the face of our capability in the market
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of estimators, surveyors, and pre‑construction managers
• Drive bid strategy and conversion across a high‑volume pipeline of passive fire and building fabric opportunities
• Work closely with the delivery function to ensure a clean, accurate handover on every project won
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, frameworks, and key decision‑makers at a senior level
• Contribute to wider business strategy as part of the pre‑construction leadership group

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven track record of leading a pre‑construction or estimating function within passive fire, building fabric, or a closely related specialist subcontract discipline
• Commercially sharp, with direct experience of owning a P&L and managing teams against revenue and margin targets
• Strong bid and tender leadership experience across frameworks and negotiated works
• A natural leader who builds high‑performing teams and manages performance directly
• Excellent client‑facing skills, with the ability to operate credibly at senior levels
• Organised and rigorous in process, with an eye for detail on cost, programme, and risk
• Degree‑qualified or equivalent industry experience

Benefits

Competitive salary, Personal Development Plan with ongoing training and leadership mentoring, unlimited holiday, bonus scheme up to 50% of annual salary, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity, lunch and snacks, team social budget, cycle to work, auto‑enrolment pension, company events and reward scheme.

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