Preconstruction Manager
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 Wales & West team based out of Exeter. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering the preconstruction phases of a large scale healthcare scheme, in the south west while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
You will lead a team and be responsible for a critical healthcare project of up to £200M based in Cornwall.
Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, you will be responsible for:
1. Bid Strategy: Lead the Preconstruction team through a successful NHP Stage 0 and 1, and into the main contract, ensuring profitability, timeliness, and alignment with company objectives.
2. Leadership: Foster a high-performing team environment, providing guidance, coaching, and resources to ensure success in project delivery.
3. Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek feedback, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance bid quality and competitiveness.
4. Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential business opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
5. Resource Allocation: Coordinate with senior management to allocate resources effectively, ensuring optimal support.
6. Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal requirements, contractual obligations, and industry standards, promoting a culture of innovation and quality excellence.
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential skills:
7. Expert knowledge of bid processes and construction industry practices.
8. Strong leadership, collaboration and project management skills
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, both written and verbal.
Desirable skills:
10. MCIOB/RICS membership or similar certification (desirable).
Additional Information
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 for you and a partner, 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.
About Us
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.