Assistant Pre-Construction Trainee

PSR Solutions; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager in Northampton. The role involves supporting pre-construction strategy and tender development for major industrial projects. Key responsibilities include bid planning, design coordination, and stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates will have pre-construction experience and strong organizational skills. This position provides a clear development pathway into management and offers hybrid working where appropriate.

Benefits

Hands-on experience with high-profile projects

Clear development pathway

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-construction, bid support, design coordination, or project planning within construction.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-construction activities from concept through to tender submission.
• Support the development of tender programmes and bid strategies.
• Help coordinate design teams and supply chain partners.

Skills

Pre-construction experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Construction-related qualification or degree

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to support the delivery of pre-construction strategy and tender development for major industrial construction projects.

Working within the Industrial Division of a leading Tier 1 main contractor, you will play a key role in supporting bid planning, design coordination, value engineering, and early supply chain engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven pre-construction professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Based in Kettering, you will help support a strong pipeline of developments including logistics hubs, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, warehousing, and large-scale industrial builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-construction activities from concept through to tender submission and contract award
• Support the development of tender programmes, bid strategies, and delivery methodologies
• Help coordinate design teams, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Contribute to value engineering, buildability reviews, and risk assessments
• Support procurement planning and early subcontractor engagement
• Assist in producing high-quality client proposals, presentations, and tender documentation
• Maintain accurate tender records, project handover information, and bid tracking data
• Support stakeholder communication across internal teams and external partners

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in pre-construction, bid support, design coordination, or project planning within construction
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering, procurement, and risk
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A construction-related qualification or degree is desirable
• Industrial sector experience preferred, but not essential
• Industrial construction exposure is highly desirable

Why Join

• Work with one of the UK's top construction contractors
• Gain hands-on experience supporting high-profile industrial tenders
• Clear development pathway into Pre-Construction Management
• Strong and growing regional project pipeline
• Hybrid working where project-appropriate
• Supportive team culture focused on mentoring and progression