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Pre-Construction Director – South West

Bristol | Up to £130,000 + Car/Allowance + Up to 30% Bonus + Package

£130k salary. 30% bonus. A team of 20. Major projects up to £200m.

A leading UK construction group is looking for a Pre-Construction Director to take control of its pre-construction function across the South West.
Based from Bristol and reporting directly to the Regional Director, this is a heavyweight leadership role with responsibility for a multidisciplinary team spanning Business Development, Pre-Construction, Design and Commercial.

The business delivers major new-build, refurbishment and repurposing projects across education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, cultural and public-sector markets, including significant framework-led work.

The Role

As Pre-Construction Director, you’ll own the front end of the regional construction business – from identifying opportunities and engaging with clients through to developing winning strategies and overseeing major tenders.

You’ll:

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 20
• Shape regional work-winning and pre-construction strategy
• Drive client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Identify and influence opportunities at the earliest stage
• Lead project pursuit strategies and major tenders
• Oversee PQQs, bid quality and tender governance
• Bring commercial, design and delivery thinking together
• Help shape the wider strategy and pipeline of the South West business

What They’re Looking For

You’ll already be operating at senior pre-construction level within a Tier 1 or major main contractor, with the credibility to influence clients and lead experienced teams.

You’ll bring:

• Experience leading major construction tenders – ideally up to £200m
• Strong knowledge of public and private-sector procurement
• Framework and collaborative procurement experience
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Strong client-facing and leadership skills
• Experience developing high-performing teams
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent
• CIOB or equivalent professional membership

The Package For the right Pre-Construction Director, the package includes:

• Up to £130,000 salary
• Up to 30% annual bonus
• Electric car or car allowance
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Gym subsidy

This is a Pre-Construction Director position with genuine regional influence – leading the people, pipeline and strategy behind some of the South West’s most significant construction projects.