Preconstruction Manager

We are expanding our team at Bouygues and are looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join us. In this role you will report directly to the Preconstruction Director. We are seeking an individual who will take ownership of a bids involving different sectors i.e.

Residential, Offices, Education, Healthcare etc. for New Build or Refurbishment projects. Job Purpose and Scope:Support the winning bid strategy by devising the most innovative, efficient and economically advantageous solution to deliver the tender requirements.

Manage the tender, bid and negotiation processes on a range of projects from a deliverability / buildability perspective. Win work and successful transfer a project to the construction team. Animate the Bid Team, Support Teams and partners during a tender/bid stage.

On simple tender, the Pre-Construction Manager role will be akin to a Bid Manager roleYour skills profile should include:Proven experience with a main building contractor Substantial experience in pre-constructionPrecision and dependabilityAdaptability and autonomyNegotiation skillsCreativityCommercial AwarenessAbility to convince and make recommendationTenacityGood strategic vision and the ability to understand the clients’ commercial needs.

Technical knowledge with understanding of the full construction processExperience in the full design process management would be advantageousAccountabilities and key tasks:Strategic Ownership of the Bid: Own the overall bid strategy, positioning and win approach, Translate client requirements into a coherent, deliverable solution, Define win themes, differentiators, and value propositionClient & Stakeholder Alignment: Interpret and challenge the client brief, priorities, and evaluation criteria, Ensure alignment with client drivers (cost, programme, quality, ESG, risk appetite), Act as the central interface between client expectations and internal delivery capability, Incorporate insights from Business Development relationships and intelligenceCommercial & Cost Leadership: Oversee cost planning and commercial positioningProgramme & Delivery Strategy: Define construction methodology and sequencing strategy, Validate programme realism and risk allowances, Ensure buildability and alignment with site constraints and logistics, Integrate delivery input from Project Managers and technical teamsRisk & Opportunity Management: Lead identification of key risks (commercial, technical, planning, programme)Design & Technical Coordination: Oversee design development to ensure design supports bid strategy and constructabilitySupply Chain & Market Engagement: Guide procurement strategy and early supply chain engagementGovernance & Internal Alignment: Lead internal governance processes and Align all internal stakeholdersBid Production & Submission: Own the quality and consistency of the submissionWhy Bouygues Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days2 paid volunteering days a yearPension schemeLife insurancePrivate medical insuranceGenerous share schemeBY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefitsBouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.

With annual sales of over 56,900 billion (December 2025) with operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times. Be Yourself! Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply.

By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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