Details:
- Salary: £100,000 - 140,000 - Annum
- Location: Edinburgh City of Edinburgh
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
A growing contractor is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Director to lead and develop its regional pre-construction function in Edinburgh following the award of a major long-term framework.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in pre-construction, estimating, bids, commercial strategy and team leadership within the construction sector.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the front-end process across a range of projects including building fabric, remediation, refurbishment and passive fire works.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the regional pre-construction strategy
* Manage estimating, cost planning and tender submissions
* Oversee surveys, scopes of work and technical compliance
* Identify and mitigate commercial and programme risk
* Improve bid quality, win rates and client engagement
* Build and manage a high-performing pre-construction team
* Ensure smooth handover from pre-construction to operations
* Develop systems, processes and reporting structures
Candidate Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Director / Head of Pre-Construction / Bid Director / Estimating Director
* Strong construction background across main contracting, refurbishment or specialist works
* Excellent commercial awareness and pricing experience
* Experience leading teams and managing stakeholders at senior level
* Strong knowledge of tendering, procurement and project delivery processes
* Ability to drive growth and support regional expansion
Package:
* £100k–£140k basic salary
* Up to 50% annual bonus
* Attractive benefits package
* Long-term secured pipeline of regional work
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior leader looking to take ownership of a growing regional function.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch directly