Pre-Construction & Development Manager

If you have a background in major infrastructure projects and are looking to take the next step in a senior pre-construction role, we'd like to hear from you. Please follow the instructions to apply.

• Undertaking market research to support bid strategy and opportunity selection

• Leading the preparation and management of bids from inception through tender submission, award, and contract close

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, including commercial and technical risk

• Defining technical specifications in line with client requirements and internal standards

• Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs across design, commercial, planning, and supply chain teams

• Embedding sustainability, ecological principles, and modern construction methods within proposals

• Ensuring a seamless handover from pre-construction to project delivery teams

• Supporting business development activity and contributing to strategic growth plans

• Assisting with the development and ongoing review of business continuity planning

Discipline: Pre-Construction Manager

Location: London

Term: Permanent Position

Salary: up to £65,000 per annum

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a major projects team based in London, supporting high-profile infrastructure programmes such as HS2 and other large-scale developments.

You will play a key role from early engagement through to contract award, ensuring commercially robust, technically compliant, and deliverable solutions.

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Proven experience in a Pre-Construction, Bid Management, or Business Development role within the UK construction or infrastructure market

• Experience working on major projects or large, complex programmes (rail, infrastructure, or complex buildings)

• Strong understanding of procurement routes, supply chains, and contractor engagement

• Solid technical knowledge of steelwork, façade systems, aluminium, glazing, and/or complex structural packages

• High level of commercial awareness, including cost planning, risk management, and contract fundamentals

• Competent with industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD

• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to communicate confidently at all level.

• Work on some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects

• London-based role with long-term programme visibility

• Opportunity to influence major bids from early strategy through to delivery

• Join a business that values quality, collaboration, and sustainable growth