Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Volkswagen Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to support preconstruction and design coordination on various projects, including hotels and student accommodations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant industry qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and bonus structures, emphasizing the contractor's commitment to growth and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Car Allowance

Pension (very competitive)

Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in roles like Design Co-ordinator, Design Manager, or Quantity Surveyor is ideal.
• Experience on PRS, Hotels, and Student Accommodation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction and design coordination on relevant projects.
• Assist with bid management, cost estimating, and scope definition.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve construction challenges.
• Contribute to development of preconstruction plans and cost schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of the building sector

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant industry qualification (Degree, HND, HNC, etc.)

Job description

Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Location: Northamptonshire – some remote work possible.

About the Role

Our client is a leading building contractor with a busy, fast‑growing workload, seeking to strengthen their team with an Assistant Preconstruction Manager. Previous experience on Student Accommodation, Hotel or Apartments projects is ideal but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction and design coordination on Student Accommodation and Hotel projects.
• Assist with bid management, cost estimating and scope definition.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve construction challenges.
• Contribute to the development of preconstruction plans and cost schedules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the building sector and strong communication skills.
• Previous employment as a Design Co‑ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager, Bid Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Assistant Design Manager, Architect, Architectural Technician, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Site Engineer or similar.
• Experience on PRS, Hotels and Student Accommodation projects preferred.
• Relevant industry qualification (Degree, HND, HNC, etc.).

Remuneration

Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience), Car Allowance, Pension (very competitive) and Bonus.