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Preconstruction Director

Girling Jones Ltd
Stoke Gifford
money-bag £120000 - £130000/annum Car/Allowance + Up to 30% Annual B
Posted: 04 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Closing date: 04 October 2026
Ref: 225569586

Pre-Construction Director – South West

Bristol | Up to £130,000 + Car/Allowance + Up to 30% Bonus + Package

£130k salary. 30% bonus. A team of 20. Major projects up to £200m.

A leading UK construction group is looking for a Pre-Construction Director to take control of its pre-construction function across the South West.
Based from Bristol and reporting directly to the Regional Director, this is a heavyweight leadership role with responsibility for a multidisciplinary team spanning Business Development, Pre-Construction, Design and Commercial.

The business delivers major new-build, refurbishment and repurposing projects across education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, cultural and public-sector markets, including significant framework-led work.

The Role

As Pre-Construction Director, you’ll own the front end of the regional construction business – from identifying opportunities and engaging with clients through to developing winning strategies and overseeing major tenders.

You’ll:

  • Lead and develop a team of approximately 20
  • Shape regional work-winning and pre-construction strategy
  • Drive client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
  • Identify and influence opportunities at the earliest stage
  • Lead project pursuit strategies and major tenders
  • Oversee PQQs, bid quality and tender governance
  • Bring commercial, design and delivery thinking together
  • Help shape the wider strategy and pipeline of the South West business
What They’re Looking For

You’ll already be operating at senior pre-construction level within a Tier 1 or major main contractor, with the credibility to influence clients and lead experienced teams.

You’ll bring:
  • Experience leading major construction tenders – ideally up to £200m
  • Strong knowledge of public and private-sector procurement
  • Framework and collaborative procurement experience
  • Commercial and contractual awareness
  • Strong client-facing and leadership skills
  • Experience developing high-performing teams
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent
  • CIOB or equivalent professional membership
The Package For the right Pre-Construction Director, the package includes:
  • Up to £130,000 salary
  • Up to 30% annual bonus
  • Electric car or car allowance
  • Contributory pension
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Gym subsidy
This is a Pre-Construction Director position with genuine regional influence – leading the people, pipeline and strategy behind some of the South West’s most significant construction projects.

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