Company description: At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.
Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Lets progress!
Job description: The Preconstruction Director leads a centralised function that operates across multiple Business Units (BUs) and reports into the Sub-Division Management. The role sets the strategy and governance for all pre-award activity from opportunity shaping to contract execution, driving disciplined selection, margin protection, design certainty, and predictable delivery outcomes in line with People Planet Progress and the 9 Guiding Principles. (Ownership / Transparency / Reliability).
Provide visible leadership for health, safety and wellbeing in all preconstruction activities; ensure Safety by Design, CDM compliance and quality are embedded in bids and pre-award delivery planning. (Health & Safety Leadership / People. Planet. Progress.)
Lead the development and execution of the FY26+ preconstruction strategy, including pipeline shaping, sector/region prioritisation and stage-gate governance across all BUs. (Future / Ownership) ensure that the Pre Construction function complies with STRABAG systems and processes which stand up to the scrutiny of compliance reviews. The role will have a key governance focus operating across several Bus as the business grows to ensure we have standardised approach, support and training to operate in a compliant way within the STRABAG environment
Act as functional lead for estimating, pre-award planning, design management/technical assurance, proposals, and pre-award procurement; set standards, templates and KPIs for a consistent approach nationwide. (Partnership / Reliability)
Run disciplined bid/no-bid and pursuit planning aligned to capability, capacity, risk appetite and target margins; chair stage-gates (PQQ ? ITT ? BAFO/Negotiation ? Contract Execution). (Transparency / Success)
Required profile: Required:
Degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Business or related discipline
Extensive leadership of preconstruction across multi-disciplinary bids (£20m£300m+), including two-stage and framework call-offs
Strong commercial and contractual literacy (NEC/JCT; JV/FIDIC exposure advantageous); risk, insurance and bonding
Deep understanding of estimating, cost planning, planning and buildability; proven ability to protect margin through target value design
Track record of managing client and operator relationships at senior levels (Partnership / Appreciation).
CDM 2015, Safety by Design and quality assurance understanding; ability to embed HSSE in pre-award stages
Desired:
Chartered status (CIOB / RICS / ICE / CEng) or progress toward it
FIDIC/JV contracting experience; experience of alliancing and target cost models
Sector breadth across building and infrastructure civils; commissioning and MEP integration literacy
Demonstrable experience of ECI/two-stage procurement and pre-services agreements
What we offer: We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
diverse career opportunities
competitive compensation
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