Chief Preconstruction Manager
We are seeking an experienced Chief Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction function across a diverse portfolio of complex construction projects. This is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping project strategy from early feasibility through contract award, ensuring that schemes are commercially viable, technically deliverable, and aligned with client objectives. You will provide direction to preconstruction, estimating, design, planning, procurement, and commercial teams while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and supply-chain partners.
Key responsibilities will include overseeing bids, tenders, feasibility studies, cost plans, value engineering, buildability reviews, risk assessments, programme development, procurement strategies, and preconstruction agreements. You will establish robust estimating and governance processes, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities to improve cost and programme certainty, and ensure all submissions are accurate, competitive, and delivered to a consistently high standard. The role will also involve supporting business development, contributing to strategic growth plans, presenting proposals to senior stakeholders, negotiating with key partners, and ensuring a smooth transition from preconstruction into delivery.
Applicants should have significant experience in a senior preconstruction, estimating, commercial, or project development role within the construction or property sector, ideally gained on large-scale, technically demanding projects. A strong understanding of design management, construction methodologies, procurement routes, contracts, cost control, and risk management is essential. You will be a confident communicator and commercially astute decision-maker with the ability to influence at executive level and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Strong leadership, organisational, analytical, and negotiation skills are required, together with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to health, safety, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Chief Preconstruction Manager
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