Pre-construction Team Lead

An established and growing organisation within the specialist construction sector is looking to appoint a Pre-Construction Team Lead to lead its pricing and tendering function. Operating across a range of compliance-led projects, this business delivers technically detailed works within regulated and live environments, where quality, accuracy, and commercial awareness are critical. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing the full pre-construction lifecycle from initial enquiry through to tender submission and internal handover while managing and developing a small team. Key responsibilities * Lead and manage the pre-construction and pricing function across multiple projects * Oversee the full tender lifecycle from enquiry through to submission and handover * Review drawings, specifications, and scopes to ensure accurate interpretation * Prepare and review costings using first principles and schedule of rates * Ensure all submissions are commercially viable, technically sound, and competitive * Manage tender programmes, priorities, and internal approvals * Identify and mitigate commercial and technical risks within submissions * Engage with clients and stakeholders throughout the pre-construction phase * Support operational and commercial teams with technical input where required * Maintain oversight of pipeline activity, reporting on performance and forecasting Team leadership * Lead, mentor, and develop a small pre-construction team * Drive consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across outputs * Support training and development to enhance technical and commercial capability * Foster a collaborative and high-performance working environment About you * Proven experience in a pre-construction, pricing, or tendering role within the specialist construction sector * Experience managing or mentoring others within a commercial or pre-construction function * Strong understanding of pricing methodologies, tender processes, and cost planning * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications * Experience working on compliance-led or technically regulated projects * Commercially aware with strong attention to detail * Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with both internal teams and clients * Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines Package and benefits * Full-time, permanent contract * Salary circa. £45,000 to £50,000 per year * Performance-related bonus scheme * 23 days annual leave + bank holidays