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Pre-Construction Lead – Capital Works Delivery
BD Group is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Pre-Construction Lead to drive the development of capital works schemes from initial concept through to procurement and delivery readiness. This is an exciting opportunity for a construction professional with strong pre-construction, tendering and stakeholder management expertise to play a pivotal role in accelerating project delivery across our growing Capital Works programme.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the pre-construction and tender preparation activity for capital works projects, ensuring schemes progress efficiently from concept to procurement stage.
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Review project briefs, technical surveys, specifications and client requirements to develop clear and commercially robust tender-ready packages.
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Prepare Invitations to Tender (ITTs), scopes of work, pricing schedules, programme requirements and evaluation criteria.
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Coordinate technical, commercial and operational input from Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
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Identify scope gaps, procurement risks, pricing issues and programme constraints before tender issue.
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Support the development and maintenance of the Capital Works procurement pipeline and forward tendering plan.
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Work closely with Procurement colleagues to ensure compliance with governance, procurement regulations and value-for-money principles.
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Manage tender clarification responses and maintain accurate records of procurement activity, evaluations and recommendations.
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Support tender evaluations, contractor selection processes and award recommendations.
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Review contractor submissions, identifying exclusions, qualifications, pricing anomalies and commercial risks.
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Develop and maintain standardised tender documentation, scope templates and procurement checklists.
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Maintain reporting and tracking systems covering tender development, procurement progress, risks and programme performance.
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Support contractor mobilisation and ensure effective handover from pre-construction into delivery teams.
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Build positive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure projects progress at pace.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen commercial control, procurement readiness and project governance.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
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Relevant construction, surveying, built environment, procurement or project management qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
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Proven experience within pre-construction, capital works, refurbishment, planned maintenance or related construction environments.
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Strong experience preparing ITTs, tender packs, scopes of work, specifications and pricing schedules.
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Excellent understanding of construction procurement, contractor tendering and project delivery processes.
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Experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, contractors, consultants and commercial teams.
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Ability to interpret drawings, surveys, specifications and technical documentation.
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Strong commercial awareness with experience assessing value-for-money and procurement risks.
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Experience managing multiple projects, workstreams and stakeholder requirements simultaneously.
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Excellent written communication skills with experience producing contractor-facing documentation.
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Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and project reporting tools.
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Experience within social housing, local authority or regulated procurement environments would be advantageous.
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Professional qualifications or membership of CIOB, RICS, APM, MCIPS or equivalent are desirable.
Skills & Abilities
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Strong technical understanding of construction and capital works delivery.
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Ability to develop clear, comprehensive and commercially robust scopes of work.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to identify and mitigate commercial, technical and programme risks.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
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Confident working collaboratively across procurement, operational, technical and commercial teams.
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Ability to challenge assumptions and incomplete information in a constructive and professional manner.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality documentation.
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Resilient, proactive and delivery-focused approach.
Working Arrangements
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Working pattern: Full-time
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Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with option to extend)
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Location: Hybrid working arrangement
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Minimum expectation of 2 days per week in BD Group offices
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Attendance required at client meetings, project sites and BD Group offices as business needs dictate
About Us
BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to deliver positive economic, environmental and social change. We provide a range of high-quality facilities, construction and property services across London and the Southeast, with a strong focus on supporting local communities. Our Capital Works team delivers a diverse programme of projects across housing, corporate property and other built environment assets. We are committed to delivering safe, efficient and value-driven projects that improve communities and create lasting positive impact.
Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package includes:
❤ Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform
❤ Private Medical Insurance
❤ Group Life Assurance
❤ Pension Scheme
❤ 26+ days annual leave
❤ Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
❤ Health & wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
❤ Career development and training opportunities
❤ Free on-site parking at our head office
❤ A supportive and collaborative team environment