Preconstruction Manager
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Salary
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£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2455 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 59% sure that is the right code. Willmott Dixon is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 59% match
- Likely 1122 (Production managers and directors in construction) · 13% match
- Likely 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 13% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Also possible | £37,400 | £42,700 | £48,100 | £53,400 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Willmott Dixon is looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our East Midlands leadership team, based from our Nottingham office.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for bringing together and leading an experienced pre-construction team across a number of technical disciplines, including Estimating, Planning, Design, Preconstruction Project Management and wider specialist functions.
Reporting to the Senior Preconstruction Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how we approach new opportunities, leading the team to develop winning, commercially robust and deliverable solutions across a strong and varied pipeline of projects.
You can expect to provide leadership across the preconstruction function, working closely with senior colleagues from Operations, Commercial, Design, Planning, Building Services and Work Winning while maintaining clear ownership of the overall preconstruction strategy. Therefore, this role is for someone who can see the bigger picture.
You’ll balance commercial considerations, customer requirements, technical challenges, risk and deliverability, while making sure the right people are brought together at the right time to give us the strongest possible chance of securing the right projects. This position involves significant interaction with customers, consultants, supply chain partners and senior leaders across the business.
Responsibilities
- Lead the project teams across multiple technical disciplines throughout the bid process.
- Line management of up to three Preconstruction Project Managers.
- Provide direction and support to senior managers.
- Set clear priorities and ensure the team is focused on the right opportunities.
- Lead major bids and preconstruction activity from early engagement through to contract award.
- Develop clear bid strategies and ensure technical, commercial and operational teams are fully aligned.
- Challenge risk, design, methodology, programme, logistics and procurement strategies.
Essential Criteria
- Strong experience in preconstruction within a main contracting environment with a track record of leading complex bids and multidisciplinary teams.
- History of leading and people management of experienced professionals rather than simply managing a process.
- An exceptional understanding of the full preconstruction process with experience of successful bid, tender, and PCSA delivery.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of project risk.
- The ability to bring together multiple technical disciplines around a clear strategy.
- Strong customer and stakeholder management skills.
- The confidence to influence at senior level.
- Experience of developing and leading high-performing teams.
- Valid driving license.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working on Frameworks and knowledge of requirements.
- Relevant construction qualification or professional membership such as MCIOB, RICS, or MAPM would be beneficial but is not essential where the right experience can be demonstrated.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Construction project managers and related professionals (SOC 2455) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £37,596–57,720
- Median £45,396
- Going rate £44,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–39,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Willmott Dixon holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2455 going rate of £44,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.