Front-End Construction Lead

Contract Scotland; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to help shape early-stage concepts into buildable, commercially sound proposals for major projects. You’ll join a growing team, collaborating with designers, engineers and estimators to ensure the plan stacks up before construction begins.

You could come from a pre-construction background or a site/engineering role with strong delivery understanding, and you’ll be encouraged to take on increasing ownership as you grow.

Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, housing or related construction environments.
• Experience on live projects and understanding practical challenges on site and in front-end delivery.
• Focus on potential and fit for pre-construction over a specific pre-construction title.

Responsibilities

• Get involved in projects from early-stage development and tender through to handover to delivery teams.
• Review drawings, specifications and other technical information to ensure buildability.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers and estimators to develop practical, cost-efficient solutions.
• Identify risks, opportunities and sequencing issues early in the pre-construction phase.
• Support tender preparation and client proposals with accurate input and buildable plans.
• Attend meetings with clients, consultants and project stakeholders to align on scope and delivery.

Job description

Contract Scotland is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to help shape early-stage concepts into buildable, commercially sound proposals for major projects. You’ll join a growing team, collaborating with designers, engineers and estimators to ensure the plan stacks up before construction begins.

You could come from a pre-construction background or a site/engineering role with strong delivery understanding, and you’ll be encouraged to take on increasing ownership as you grow.