Head of Pre-Construction

Job Description

Head of Pre-Construction

Construction & Engineering | London & UK-wide | £150,000 - £175,000pa

Shape the strategic front end of complex construction and engineering projects.

This is a rare opportunity to take senior ownership of pre-construction strategy for a specialist contractor delivering some of the UK’s most technically demanding schemes. Acting as the bridge between opportunity and execution, you’ll lead the early-stage planning, technical assurance, and bid development that underpins safe, successful delivery.

A business built on delivery precision and technical depth.

Our client is known for its work across high-risk, high-profile infrastructure and specialist construction projects – with expertise spanning structural steel, reinforced concrete, demolition, and complex industrial services. Their approach is hands-on and collaborative, with a clear focus on technical excellence, safety and accountability.

As Head of Pre-Construction, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team covering estimating, design, planning and methodology. You’ll own the technical integrity of project submissions, advise on buildability and risk, and ensure programmes are both compelling and deliverable. From shaping tender strategies to de-risking early-stage delivery, this is a high-...