Electrical Preconstruction Manager | Hybrid Scotland

Energy Jobline ZR; Lathones; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension with up to 8% employer contrib

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including Dental &GY

Wellbeing & Volunteer Days

Training & development

Job summary

Freedom, part of the NG Bailey Group, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager (Electrical) in Scotland (Hybrid) for permanent, full-time employment. You will lead a team of design engineers, drive constructability reviews, and ensure smooth transitions from preconstruction to construction across multiple projects.

The role requires strong leadership, a technical electrical/civil background, and experience in risk management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ.
• HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification).
• Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH).

Responsibilities

• Lead design & build projects across three phases: Tender, Post-Contract Award, Construction.
• Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation.
• Assist sales with risk and opportunity assessments and provide cost estimates.
• Contribute to initial project scheduling.
• Lead constructability reviews and provide input into project schedule and quality plan.
• Help manage project risk register and health & safety file.
• Support transition from design to construction.
• Provide site support and troubleshoot construction issues as they arise.
• Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews to improve future execution.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Construction management

Leadership

OH&S knowledge

SHEQ knowledge

Education

HND in Engineering or Construction

Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS IOSH NEBOSH)

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Freedom, part of the NG Bailey Group, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager (Electrical) in Scotland (Hybrid) for permanent, full-time employment. You will lead a team of design engineers, drive constructability reviews, and ensure smooth transitions from preconstruction to construction across multiple projects.

The role requires strong leadership, a technical electrical/civil background, and experience in risk management.