Project Manager Preconstruction

An exciting role of Project Manager Preconstruction has been created to join the Hybrid Bid Service team at Willmott Dixon focused on winning and developing education projects for the Department for Education across England. This role will build on our successes to date and will lead the customer journey and preconstruction phase.

The position will form part of a tight-nit, creative, and strategic team, who are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible alongside this like-minded customer, through the latest approaches to innovation, education, and sustainability. The team work from a base at our Hitchin office 2 days per week and/or from our Central London office and home on other days in the week.

The role come with an attractive rewards package, leading benefits and career development with one of the UKs leading construction companies, known for its industry leading sustainability strategy and award-winning diversity approach.

Responsible for leading project teams on the DfE Construction Framework (High Value Band) in collaboration with our Local Teams to achieve a min 50% win rate. Develop our project management approach in line with our growth and efficiency goals. Manage projects from Expression of Interest, Invitation to Tender and through the early stages of the CEM process then handing over to the Local Construction Team.

Essential Criteria

• Significant and proven experience in a similar role


• DfE bidding and/or Project Management Experience

Desirable Criteria

• Schedule (Resource/Time) Management Platforms


• APM qualifications and ChPP


• InDesign

Additional Information

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability-confident employer.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.