Preconstruction Director

Leading the front end of some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects, STRABAG UK Infrastructure is entering a period of highly significant growth. With a rapidly expanding pipeline across energy, water, secure, major civil engineering, and ground engineering, through capabilities in in-house delivery, design, manufacturing and finance, we are on track to position as a leading UK construction business.
The Pre-Construction Director leads the people and processes that position STRABAG to win and successfully mobilise infrastructure projects across the UK. This role sits at the heart of the business - shaping opportunity identification and bid strategy through to governance, work winning, lessons learnt and handover.
You leads a multidisciplinary team of bid management, whilst working closely with sector directors, business development and project delivery teams. 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.

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/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
Digital/BIM fluency and ISO 19650 awareness; competence with common data environments and 4D/tender planning tools
Track record of leading and coaching regional/bid teams; building capability and consistent standards
Excellent communication and influencing skills; credible with clients, consultants, partners and supply chain at senior level
Chartered status (CIOB / RICS / ICE / CEng) or progress towards it
NEC/FIDIC experience
Sector breadth across Water, Energy, Secure (civil Nuclear). Discipline breadth in civils; tunnelling, ground engineering
Demonstrable experience of ECI/two-stage procurement and pre-services agreements
Knowledge of carbon, social value measurement and ED&I in bids
Data skills (Power BI or equivalent) for pipeline, win/loss and variance analysis

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. Let's progress!

Provide visible leadership for health, safety and well-being 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 a standardised approach, support and training to operate in a compliant way within the STRABAG environment.
Be accountable for disciplined bid/no-bid and pursuit planning/readiness reviews/lessons learned.
Mentor and coach preconstruction teams; build capability, succession and a high-performing, inclusive culture across regions and BUs.
Establish data and digital tools for single-source tender data, bid libraries and lessons learned.
Report with authority to Sub-Division leadership on preconstruction.
Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
Collaborative and innovative working environment.
Professional development and career progression.
Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday.
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.