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Pre-Construction Director Location: Camden Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 + Benefits (Open to negotiation) O''Neill & Brennan are representing an established 100m+ sub-contractor who are seeking an experienced Pre-construction Director to lead the pre-construction team. The role will oversee the management of all bids, tenders and early-stage project engagement, ensuring packages are commercially sound, competitively positioned, and aligned with client strategy. This is a key leadership role, responsible for building consistency, governance, and commercial discipline across the pre-construction lifecycle - from first enquiry through to handover into Contract. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the pre-construction team, ensuring all tenders are prepared to a high standard and submitted on time. Reports directly into the Regional Director. Develop and maintain procedures, tender review processes and pricing models to improve accuracy and consistency. Work with the Directors to shape commercial strategies for securing new projects. Review client enquiries, tender documentation and specifications to identify key risks, opportunities and value propositions. Coordinate with operations and SHEQ teams to ensure bids reflect practical, compliant, and deliverable solutions. Support business development by preparing cost plans, benchmarking data and presentation material for client engagement. Lead post-tender reviews and lessons-learned sessions to drive continuous improvement in pricing accuracy and win rates. Maintain oversight of pre-construction pipeline reporting, ensuring visibility of workload, conversion rates, and performance metrics. Develop team capability through mentoring, coaching, and clear performance expectations. Requirements Strong background within the construction or logistics sector. Proven experience managing multiple tenders/projects, ideally within a subcontractor, main contractor, or package environment. Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitiveness, margin, and delivery risk. Confident leading client presentations and negotiations at senior level. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of commercial models, with good working knowledge of MS Office and/or estimating software. Understanding of CDM, health & safety, and sustainability principles within a construction logistics context. Leadership experience, able to build high-performing teams and drive accountability. ONeill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr