Preconstruction Manager

1 month ago

Weybridge, United Kingdom Willmott Dixon Full time

Are you a driven and results-oriented individual in Construction? We are seeking a dynamic Preconstruction Manager with strong leadership and values to join our Southern regional team based out of Weybridge, Surrey. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering and winning profitable work while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team and be responsible for frameworks, negotiated and two-stage bids for projects ranging in value from £10m to £100m across a range of sectors, including, Education, Leisure, Commercial, Blue Light, Residential and Health. At Willmott Dixon we operate through several frameworks, allowing for a greater probability of seeing your hard work come to life.

Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will be responsible for:

  • Bid Strategy: Lead the procurement team in setting winning bid strategies, ensuring profitability, timeliness, and alignment with company objectives.
  • Leadership: Foster a high-performing team environment, providing guidance, coaching, and resources to ensure success in project delivery.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek feedback, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance bid quality and competitiveness.
  • Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential business opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Resource Allocation: Coordinate with senior management to allocate resources effectively, ensuring optimal support.
  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal requirements, contractual obligations, and industry standards, promoting a culture of innovation and quality excellence.


Essential skills:

  • Expert knowledge of bid processes and construction industry practices.
  • Strong leadership, collaboration and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, both written and verbal.

Desirable skills:

  • MCIOB/RICS membership or similar certification (desirable).


In return we offer: The opportunity to lead and shape the success of construction projects in your community. A collaborative and supportive working environment, that understand everyone has unique potential and abilities to make a difference and succeed, and we're committed to developing your skills and recognising your talent.

A competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus, and a car scheme that will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. You'll also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.


Join us and be a part of our innovative team pioneering new ways to build and establish ourselves as leaders in the industry.


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 awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

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