Lead Preconstruction Manager - Civil & Infrastructure

Fawkes & Reece Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in the East Midlands is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager or Preconstruction Manager to join an experienced team. You will shape early project development by working with estimating, commercial, planning, engineering and operations to craft competitive tenders and practical construction solutions.

The role covers supporting preconstruction from tender enquiry to contract award and handover to delivery teams, ensuring seamless transition and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, highways or earthworks.
• Experience in preconstruction, project engineering, site engineering or site agent roles.
• Strong technical understanding of civil engineering construction methods and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Candidates with a site engineering or site agent background who want to move into preconstruction will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the preconstruction process across civil engineering, highways, infrastructure and earthworks projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and client requirements to develop competitive and deliverable proposals.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions during the tender process.
• Develop construction programmes, logistics strategies and methodology statements.
• Ensure a smooth transition between preconstruction and operational delivery teams after contract award.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Preconstruction experience

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group in the East Midlands is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager or Preconstruction Manager to join an experienced team. You will shape early project development by working with estimating, commercial, planning, engineering and operations to craft competitive tenders and practical construction solutions.

The role covers supporting preconstruction from tender enquiry to contract award and handover to delivery teams, ensuring seamless transition and value engineering.