Lead Pre-Construction Manager – Major Civil Infra Bids

Nicholas Associates; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead design, buildability and delivery strategies for major civil infra bids in the Midlands. You will collaborate with estimating, planning, design and commercial teams to shape winning, deliverable solutions and value engineering opportunities.

Reporting to the Regional Operational Director, you will manage tender programmes, review contract information and drive early client engagement to secure successful outcomes

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pre-Construction Manager, Bid Manager, Design Manager, Proposals Manager or similar within civil engineering or construction.
• Experience managing complex bidding and pre-construction processes.
• Proven track record leading successful bids for public and private sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of design management, buildability, value engineering and construction methodologies.
• Experience within infrastructure, highways, rail, utilities, groundworks, structures or major civils projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational abilities.
• Professional membership (ICE, CIOB, RICS or similar) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of pre-construction and construction deliverables programmes.
• Manage all technical, design and buildability aspects of tenders and pre-construction activities.
• Act as the business lead throughout ECI and PCSA phases, supporting projects through to delivery.
• Coordinate the production of design information, technical reports, methodologies, logistics plans and phasing strategies.
• Review contract documentation and identify opportunities for value engineering and innovative construction solutions.
• Lead risk, opportunity and value engineering workshops.
• Develop tender and pre-construction programmes for major projects.
• Liaise closely with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and delivery teams.
• Support post-tender negotiations and ensure a smooth transition into project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships whilst contributing to future business opportunities.

Job description

Nicholas Associates is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead design, buildability and delivery strategies for major civil infra bids in the Midlands. You will collaborate with estimating, planning, design and commercial teams to shape winning, deliverable solutions and value engineering opportunities.

Reporting to the Regional Operational Director, you will manage tender programmes, review contract information and drive early client engagement to secure successful outcomes