Preconstruction Planner (Highways)

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Preconstruction Planner in Preston, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping high-value civil engineering projects. This position offers the chance to work within a dynamic team, focusing on tender planning and scheduling to enhance project success rates. With a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment that prioritizes staff development and well-being. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to ambitious projects and be part of a respected contractor known for its commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Car or Car Allowance

Enhanced Annual Leave

8% Company Pension Contribution

Industry-Leading Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering projects, especially highways and bridges.
• Strong background in tender planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fully resourced tender programmes aligned with bid strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to develop competitive methodologies.
• Continuously improve tender and project performance.

Skills

Tender Planning

Scheduling

Risk Management

Resource Optimization

Civil Engineering

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Preston, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Preconstruction Planner (Civil Engineering)

Preston, hybrid available

£70,000-£90,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Enhanced annual leave + 8% Company pension contribution + Industry-leading benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Preconstruction Planner to join a renowned and highly respected principal contractor in their high-growth civil engineering division.

Are you an experienced Planner looking for a new and exciting role in an ambitious company? Are you looking for a company that will ensure a progressive career, with great earning potential, and a fantastic benefits package?

This leading principal contractor specialises in Construction, FM, Utilities, and Civil Engineering, with a strong order book and ambitious growth plans in its Civil Engineering division. Projects range from £100K to £20M across highways, bridges, drainage, and more. The company is known for fostering supportive, progressive careers and prioritising staff development and well-being.

In this role, you will report to the Preconstruction Director and work within a close-knit preconstruction team of estimators and Bid Writers. You will Lead tender planning and scheduling to enhance project win rates and establish project controls from the outset. Deliver compliant, resource-optimised programmes that balance risk and opportunity, contributing to competitive and successful bids.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Civil Engineering projects (highways, bridges, water, energy) and be within commuting distance of the Preston office, attending the office 3 days per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected contractor offering a supportive environment, career progression, and an industry-leading benefits package.

The Role:

• Delivery of fully resourced tender programmes per month, ensuring alignment with bid strategies and achieving high-quality response scores.
• Collaborate with bid and estimating teams to develop competitive methodologies, and programmes, considering risk, opportunity, and operational input.
• Present tender programmes to senior leadership, and contribute to tender settlement meetings.
• Continuously improve by reviewing tender and project performance, incorporating lessons learned, and supporting team development.

The Person

• Experience in a similar role - Preconstruction Planner, Preconstruction Manager, Preconstruction Project Manager etc
• Worked on civils projects (highways, bridges, water, energy)