Head of Pre-Construction (Water)

Zueblin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Head of Pre-Construction for its UK water sector investments. This senior role involves leading pre-construction activities, developing strategies for bids, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in bid management and a strong technical understanding of water processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape strategy and build capabilities across major frameworks in the water sector. Join us to make a difference in the UK's water management efforts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pre-construction or bid management within the UK water industry desirable.
• Strong technical understanding of water treatment processes and engineering disciplines.
• Excellent commercial awareness, contract knowledge, and risk management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all pre-construction activities for the water sector, including bids and tender phases.
• Develop winning bid strategies aligned with client requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

Skills

Pre-construction or bid management experience in the UK water industry

Technical understanding of water treatment processes

Commercial awareness and contract knowledge

Leadership and team-building skills

Communication and stakeholder management

Organizational and project management skills

Job description

If you are an ambitious Senior Pre-Construction professional looking for a new challenge in our UK water sector investment and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

• Significant experience in pre‑construction or bid management within the UK water industry (desirable).


• Strong technical understanding of water treatment processes, infrastructure, and engineering disciplines.


• Excellent commercial awareness, contract knowledge, and risk management capability.


• Proven leadership and team‑building experience.


• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.


• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids concurrently.

Innovate. Collaborate. Make a Difference: Career at STRABAG Watertechnology

• STRABAG UKis investing in the UK water sector to build a long‑term, market‑leadingpresence. Through the development of a skilled and growing water team,supported by innovation and global expertise, the business is committed todelivering value, certainty, and successful outcomes for its clients and supply‑chainpartners


• STRABAG UK Water is seeking anexperienced, motivated, and commercially astute Head of Pre‑Construction tolead and develop the pre‑construction function for the water sector. Thissenior role offers an exciting opportunity to shape strategy, build capability,and play a key role in securing major frameworks and Direct Procurement forCustomers (DPC) projects across the UK and Ireland.


• The Head of Pre‑Construction willbe responsible for managing and continuously improving pre‑constructionactivities in line with STRABAG UK governance and 4G‑IQ processes. Reporting tothe Water Technical Director, the role will provide technical leadership, operationaldirection, and sector expertise to deliver high‑quality, compliant, andcompetitive tender submissions.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all pre‑construction activities for the water sector, including bids, ECI, and tender phases.


• Develop winning bid strategies and quality‑led tender plans aligned with client requirements.


• Provide technical leadership across water infrastructure, non‑infrastructure, clean water, and wastewater schemes to develop solutions.


• Ensure full compliance with STRABAG governance, industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.


• Work closely with commercial, design, estimating, and delivery teams to develop integrated and efficient solutions.


• Review and approve pre‑qualification submissions, tender documents, and technical proposals.


• Drive value engineering, risk management, and innovation throughout the bid process.


• Develop clear construction methodologies and client‑facing technical documentation.


• Lead project coordination meetings and contribute to programme development.


• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, CDM, and Principal Designer requirements.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing pre‑construction team for the water business.


• Act as a member of the Water Sector Leadership Team.


• Promote collaboration across business units and the wider STRABAG Group.


• Support the development and implementation of robust pre‑construction processes and procedures.


• Provide mentoring, performance management, and professional development for team members.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with water clients, consultants, and supply‑chain partners.


• Capture and communicate client insight to improve service offerings and overall performance.


• Support repeat business through excellent client experience and delivery confidence.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.