Preconstruction Manager

We’re looking for someone with strong experience in preconstruction within a main contracting environment. Ideally with a track record of leading complex bids and multidisciplinary teams in both single and two-stage tenders for projects ranging in value from £10m to £100m.

You’ll be comfortable leading experienced senior professionals rather than simply managing a process.

You’ll be able to provide direction, challenge constructively and create accountability while giving people the autonomy to use their expertise.

A strong understanding of the full preconstruction process

Experience of successful bid and tender delivery

Good commercial awareness and an understanding of project risk

The ability to bring together multiple technical disciplines around a clear strategy

Strong customer and stakeholder management skills

The confidence to influence at senior level

Experience of developing and leading high-performing teams

A relevant construction qualification or professional membership such as MCIOB, RICS or MAPM would be beneficial but isn’t essential where the right experience can be demonstrated.

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 “Big” Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.