Pre-Construction & Development Manager

About the job Pre-Construction & Development Manager

Location: London

Term: Permanent Position

Salary: up to £65,000 per annum

About us:

Integrate Resources Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy providing permanent, contract and project-based workforce solutions across the Infrastructure, Construction, Power and Oil & Gas sectors. We partner with contractors, EPCs, asset owners and consultancies to support complex, safety-critical and programme-driven environments nationwide.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a major projects team based in London, supporting high-profile infrastructure programmes such as HS2 and other large-scale developments.

You will play a key role from early engagement through to contract award, ensuring commercially robust, technically compliant, and deliverable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Undertaking market research to support bid strategy and opportunity selection
• Leading the preparation and management of bids from inception through tender submission, award, and contract close
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, including commercial and technical risk
• Defining technical specifications in line with client requirements and internal standards
• Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs across design, commercial, planning, and supply chain teams
• Embedding sustainability, ecological principles, and modern construction methods within proposals
• Ensuring a seamless handover from pre‑construction to project delivery teams
• Supporting business development activity and contributing to strategic growth plans
• Assisting with the development and ongoing review of business continuity planning

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a Pre-Construction, Bid Management, or Business Development role within the UK construction or infrastructure market
• Experience working on major projects or large, complex programmes (rail, infrastructure, or complex buildings)
• Strong understanding of procurement routes, supply chains, and contractor engagement
• Solid technical knowledge of steelwork, façade systems, aluminium, glazing, and/or complex structural packages
• High level of commercial awareness, including cost planning, risk management, and contract fundamentals
• Competent with industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to communicate confidently at all level

Why Apply?

• Work on some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects
• London-based role with long-term programme visibility
• Opportunity to influence major bids from early strategy through to delivery
• Join a business that values quality, collaboration, and sustainable growth

If you have a background in major infrastructure projects and are looking to take the next step in a senior pre‑construction role, we'd like to hear from you. Please follow the instructions to apply.