Electrical Preconstruction Manager - Hybrid Scotland

NG Bailey; Meikle Forter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Car allowance

Pension and other flexible benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Dental Insurance and Gym Memberships

Personal development program

Job summary

NG Bailey is seeking an Electrical Preconstruction Manager in Scotland (Hybrid) to lead a design engineering team and drive the handover from preconstruction to construction. You will spearhead constructability reviews, manage project risk, and support the transition from design to construction across Tender, Post-Contract, and Construction phases with occasional travel.

The role requires a strong electrical/civil engineering background, leadership skills, and a commitment to health, safety and

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

• Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation.
• Assist sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments.
• Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling.
• Address design-related queries during the tender process.
• Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction.
• Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan.
• Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file.
• Support the transition from design to construction.
• Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise.
• Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Construction management

Leadership

OH&S / SHEQ

Stakeholder management

Education

HND in Engineering or Construction

Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS IOSH NEBOSH)

CSCS card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

NG Bailey is seeking an Electrical Preconstruction Manager in Scotland (Hybrid) to lead a design engineering team and drive the handover from preconstruction to construction. You will spearhead constructability reviews, manage project risk, and support the transition from design to construction across Tender, Post-Contract, and Construction phases with occasional travel.

The role requires a strong electrical/civil engineering background, leadership skills, and a commitment to health, safety and