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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Some organisations build their reputation by following established ways of working. Others build it by challenging them. This is one of those organisations.
Engineering excellence, innovation and quality aren’t simply company values – they’re the foundations upon which this business has been built. Every opportunity is approached with the same mindset:
That philosophy has helped establish the business as one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors, delivering complex reinforced concrete structures and groundwork packages across the residential, commercial, industrial, data centre and energy sectors.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Board, you’ll join a leadership team where decisions are made quickly, ideas are encouraged, and experience is respected. Leadership isn’t removed from projects – it’s built on first-hand operational knowledge, engineering credibility and a genuine understanding of what it takes to consistently win work in one of the UK’s most competitive markets.
High standards are expected, but so is the opportunity to influence the future direction of the business.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The best preconstruction leaders don’t simply manage tenders. They shape how landmark projects are won.
Too often, preconstruction is viewed as an extension of estimating. Here, it’s recognised for what it really is: the discipline that brings together engineering, methodology, pricing strategy and client relationships to secure major projects.
Projects of this scale are rarely won on price alone. They’re secured through confidence in the technical solution, the construction methodology and the people presenting it.
This isn’t about producing estimates.
It’s about creating the confidence that wins projects.
Working alongside the Managing Director, Board and senior operational teams, you’ll help determine which opportunities the business pursues and how they’re positioned in the market. You’ll work closely with estimating, engineering, planning and operational teams to develop work-winning strategies for projects typically ranging from £20m to £40m, with flagship schemes regularly exceeding £50m.
Your responsibilities will include:
Imagine sitting alongside the Managing Director and Board discussing which £40m opportunity the business should pursue next – not because you’ve been asked to price it, but because your judgement will help determine whether the organisation wins it.
While the business delivers selected flagship projects elsewhere in the UK, the vast majority of its work remains centred around London, allowing you to work on some of the capital’s most prestigious developments while remaining close to the market where your relationships matter most.
REQUIREMENTS
We’re looking for a genuine preconstruction leader.
Your career may have started in estimating, engineering or operations. That’s not what will define you.
Today, you’re recognised for your ability to combine technical understanding, methodology, pricing awareness and client engagement into successful work-winning strategies.
You’ll already be operating at a senior level within a leading RC Frame, Structures & Groundworks contractor, where you’ve earned the credibility to sit opposite major developers, Tier One contractors and key decision makers with confidence.
You understand:
Existing relationships within London’s construction market will be highly advantageous, but equally important is your ability to build trust, communicate with confidence and inspire clients to believe in the solutions you present.
The best preconstruction leaders aren’t remembered for producing the cheapest tender. They’re remembered because clients trust their judgement, believe in their solutions and want to work with them again. That’s the calibre of person we’re looking for.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Exceptional preconstruction leaders rarely find themselves actively searching for a new opportunity. They’re usually too busy helping their current employer secure the next major project. If this advert has caught your attention, perhaps it’s because you’re ready for a bigger challenge, greater influence and the opportunity to help shape the future of one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors. If so, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.
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Construction professionals,
looking for a career enhancing opportunity
Are you looking for new construction job? If you are a skilled construction professional, we will have an opportunity for you. We are an experienced construction recruitment agency and have an impressive track record of sourcing the best opportunities for the professionals we work for.
Providing you with an in-depth insight of industry knowledge, we can help you make the most informed decisions about your next move, now and for the entirety of your career.
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Cityscape Recruitment is not like any other construction recruitment agency. Our business does not have a sales-driven environment, instead, we reward quality over quantity.
We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.
And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.
SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
What our clients say
We have worked with Alex Wallace and the Cityscape Recruitment team for a number of years now and find their service excellent.
They supply well matched and vetted candidates and very quickly understood all our requirements. They have always demonstrated good market knowledge and an ability to deliver to our requirements.
Commercial Director,
Main Contractor
I have used Cityscape Recruitment multiple times over the last 5 years. Very pleasant to deal with and all candidates put forward for interview are well suited to the position and well vetted by the team, so there is no time wasted with unsuitable applicants. I would highly recommend Cityscape. I intend to use them again in the future should any vacancies become available.
Operations Director,
Platt and Reilly Ltd
The Cityscape Recruitment team has always been great to deal with. Always ready to listen to our needs and requirements, a quality some recruiters do not appreciate or have, then advising where they can assist in our staff procurement. We look forward to working with Laura and Cityscape in the coming years.
Director,
Soilfix
Here are answers to some questions that you may have.
At Cityscape Recruitment we have teams of consultants who find opportunities for construction professionals in the following sectors:
Read more about our company here.
Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.
They can also recruit for the complete range of seniorities within these specialist areas. From Graduate roles, up to Heads of Departments and Managing Directors.
To view all our live roles, click here
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes.
Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.
Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country.
To view all of our live roles, click here
When you first contact us, be that through direct contact, responding to an advert or applying through our website, we will connect you with a consultant who works in your specialist area.
Initially, they will arrange a meeting to talk through your CV and career history. They will encourage you to go into detail about your background and experiences, capabilities and responsibilities, personal circumstances and any other factors they feel are relevant to help them build up a well-rounded profile of you.
We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential.
After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.
If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)
If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment.
Finally, we will support you in resigning from your current role, navigating potential counter offers and starting your new role.
