Preconstruction Manager / Preconstruction Director

The Company

Our client is a highly successful and growing main contractor with a turnover of circa £60m, delivering refurbishment, new build and specialist construction projects across London and the South East.

Having established an excellent reputation within the private sector, the business has successfully expanded into public sector construction and is now seeking to strengthen its senior leadership team to support the next stage of growth.

The company is already appointed to a range of major public sector frameworks covering housing, education, healthcare, fire safety and modular construction. With ambitious plans for further expansion, this is an opportunity to join a business at a pivotal moment in its development.

A key differentiator is the company's ownership of its own volumetric modular manufacturing facility, giving it a unique capability within the market and supporting its continued growth across both traditional and modern methods of construction.

The Opportunity

This is a strategic appointment for an experienced Preconstruction Professional.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in strengthening the company's preconstruction capability, enhancing its supply chain network and helping secure and deliver an increasing volume of public sector work.

This position is about far more than estimating. The business is looking for an individual who understands how public sector projects are won, priced and delivered, and who can bring genuine market insight, commercial expertise and valuable industry relationships.

You will have the opportunity to influence business strategy, improve tender competitiveness and contribute directly to the company's long-term growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction function.
• Oversee tendering, estimating and bid strategies.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Improve procurement and pricing strategies to maximise competitiveness.
• Support framework opportunities, negotiated contracts and direct awards.
• Provide commercial and strategic input throughout the preconstruction process.
• Work closely with operational, commercial and business development teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and performance.
• Support the continued growth of the company's public sector offering.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong public sector construction procurement and framework knowledge.
• An established network of subcontractors and supply chain contacts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and leadership skills.
• The ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.

What's on Offer

• £80,000 - £150,000 Basic Salary (DOE)
• Attractive Bonus and Incentive Structure
• Genuine Opportunity to Shape and Grow a Business Division
• Clear Route to Senior Leadership and Board level Influence

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