Head of Pre-Construction (Facades)

Job Title: Head of Pre-Construction (Façades)

Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days office/site, remainder remote)
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an accomplished Head of Pre-Construction with a strong background in the façade and building envelope sector to lead our pre-construction function. This is a senior strategic role, responsible for overseeing all pre-construction activities - from tender strategy and design management to cost planning and client liaison - ensuring the smooth transition from concept to construction.

You will lead a team of estimators, design managers, and bid coordinators to deliver technically sound, commercially competitive, and compliant proposals for high-value façade projects across London and the UK.

This is a hybrid position, combining office-based collaboration, remote flexibility, and site engagement.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage all pre-construction and tendering activities across multiple façade projects.
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Develop and implement bid strategies, ensuring proposals meet client requirements and deliver competitive value.
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Oversee design coordination during the pre-construction phase, working closely with design teams, engineers, and suppliers.
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Provide strategic input on procurement, value engineering, and technical solutions.
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Work collaboratively with clients, architects, and main contractors to ensure clarity of scope and alignment of expectations.
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Review and approve cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions prepared by the estimating team.
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Manage pre-construction programmes, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
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Support business development by identifying new opportunities and building strong industry relationships.
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Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to the pre-construction and estimating teams.
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Liaise with the commercial and operations teams to ensure smooth handover from tender to delivery.

Requirements

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Minimum 10 years' experience in the façade, cladding, or curtain walling sector, with at least 5 years in a senior pre-construction or estimating leadership role.
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Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale façade tenders (£1M-£20M+).
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Strong understanding of design, technical detailing, materials, and installation methodologies for façades and building envelopes.
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Comprehensive knowledge of procurement routes, tender processes, and contract forms (JCT/NEC).
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Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
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Commercially astute with exceptional attention to detail and strategic thinking.
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Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.

What We Offer

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Competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000, depending on experience.
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Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office, home, and site commitments.
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Opportunity to shape and lead a growing pre-construction department.
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Exposure to landmark façade projects across London and the UK.
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Supportive, forward-thinking company culture with clear career progression pathways.