Preconstruction Director
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
Our client is a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with an established reputation for delivering complex infrastructure, groundworks and civil engineering projects across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth and an expanding order book, they are seeking an experienced Business Development Director to drive their work-winning strategy and secure major projects nationwide.
This is a high-profile leadership role for an individual who can combine business development expertise with a strong understanding of pre-construction, estimating and project delivery.
The Role
As Business Development Director, you will take ownership of the complete work-winning process, leading opportunities from initial client engagement through to successful contract award and handover to delivery teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the full cradle-to-grave work-winning cycle.
- Building and maintaining strategic client relationships.
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities across civil engineering and infrastructure markets.
- Leading bid management and tender submissions.
- Managing and delivering ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) and PCSA (Pre-Construction Services Agreement) engagements.
- Working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams to develop winning solutions.
- Ensuring a seamless transition from pre-construction to project delivery.
- Supporting the company's long-term growth and market expansion plans.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A proven track record in business development, tendering, estimating and/or project delivery within civil engineering.
- Experience managing the full bid and work-winning lifecycle.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading ECI and PCSA engagements.
- Excellent client-facing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities into secured work.
- Experience working within both self-delivery contractors and Tier 1 organisations would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Basic salary of £150,000 - £175,000
- £8,000 Car Allowance
- Discretionary Bonus
- 8% Pension Contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Company Car Scheme
- Opportunity to influence the future growth strategy of the business
This role will require regular travel across the UK and a strong presence within offices, client locations and project sites as required.
If you're an experienced civil engineering professional with a proven ability to win work, build relationships and lead strategic growth initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.