Technical Director - Pre-Construction D&B Interiors

Technical Director (Pre-Contracts) - Design & Build Interiors

London SE1 (London Bridge) Fully Office-Based

Salary: £80,000-£120,000 + commission (OTE £40k)

Hours: 08:30-17:30 (Mon-Fri)

Working pattern: 100% office-based (no WFH/flexible working)

Overview

My client is a leading Design & Build workplace interiors contractor based in SE1, seeking a Technical Director to lead all internal technical and commercial pre-contract activity from tender stage through to adjudication. This is a pivotal appointment for an experienced pre-contract leader who can combine technical credibility, cost control and client-facing confidence in a fast-turnaround D&B environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple tenders at pace, producing accurate pricing and scope documentation, and presenting cost and technical solutions in high-pressure pitch scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and commercial pre-contract process from tender stage through to adjudication
• Price tenders in line with the project brief, building constraints and submitted design, ensuring gross profit targets are achievable
• Work closely with internal design stakeholders to ensure all designs are accurate, technically compliant, deliverable, and fully costed
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor relationships to secure best-value commercial terms
• Ensure pitch documentation is produced to deadlines and support rehearsals ahead of client presentations
• Produce tender submissions including pricing, programme and supporting technical information in line with deadlines
• Review contracts to protect business interests and engage external legal support where required
• Ensure gross profit margin requirements are achieved on all tenders
• Lead structured handovers and adjudication meetings in line with internal processes
• Produce pre-contract programmes outlining critical path activities
• Ensure the delivery team fully understands scope, pricing, risks, timeline and project background
• Maintain compliance with internal procedures, CDM requirements, and relevant quality/environment/health & safety standards
• Ensure technical solutions comply with Building Regulations, Planning requirements and Building Control legislation

Candidate Profile

This role will suit a senior pre-contract professional with a commercial interiors Design & Build background, ideally from a Commercial Officer / Preconstruction leadership route, who is now operating at Technical Director / Head of Pre-Contracts level.

Key requirements include:

• Strong experience in cost planning and value engineering
• Proven background in commercial pre-contracts within office/workplace Design & Build
• Detailed knowledge of JCT contracts
• Confident presenter, able to pitch and influence at client level
• Highly driven, organised and comfortable working at pace across multiple tenders
• 5+ years' industry experience or degree-level qualification

Salary & Benefits

My client offers a competitive salary and commission structure, plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support and wellbeing hub
• Virtual GP service available 24/7 for employee and immediate family
• Complimentary access to independent pensions and mortgage advice
• Life assurance (3x salary after 12 months' service)
• Season ticket loans and Cycle to Work scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas closure days (not deducted from annual leave allowance)
• On-site coffee shop with complimentary tea, coffee, fresh fruit and breakfast
• Company pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with enhanced contributions available
• Trial initiative: office closure on the last Friday of each month (discretionary and subject to business needs)