Pre Construction Engineer

Galliford Try; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Pre-Construction Engineer in Mansfield. This role demands expertise in early-stage project planning and coordination across technical, commercial, and delivery teams. The ideal candidate will have an HND/HNC in engineering, strong civil and MEICA knowledge, and solid project management skills. The position offers the chance to work on impactful environmental infrastructure projects while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Proven background in construction or engineering, ideally in water/wastewater sectors.
• Strong understanding of civil and MEICA design and delivery planning.
• Ability to manage supply chain engagement and project timelines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support early-stage project planning with technical teams.
• Coordinate delivery strategies for civil and MEICA elements.
• Oversee quality and timeliness of engineering deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

HND / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline

BEng / MEng preferred

Tools

Project management software

Job description

PRE-CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER – ENVIRONMENT

MANSFIELD

Are you ready to shape the future of infrastructure?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Pre-Construction Engineer to join our Environment Business at Galliford Try.

Based in or near Mansfield, you’ll work across multiple projects in the region, playing a key role in the successful planning and delivery of civil and MEICA works. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering critical environmental infrastructure with lasting impact.

What you will be doing:

As a Pre-Construction Engineer, you will support the development and coordination of early-stage project planning, working collaboratively across technical, commercial, and delivery teams. Your focus will be on ensuring projects are well-positioned for successful delivery — on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the interface between design, procurement, commercial, and delivery functions during pre-construction.
• Coordinating with internal teams, designers, clients, and supply chain to ensure efficient delivery strategies for both civil and MEICA elements.
• Providing critical input during the pre-contract phase, including constructability reviews, programme development, and early-stage delivery planning.
• Supporting the seamless handover from pre-construction to delivery teams.
• Managing design and procurement stages to ensure client approvals and internal validation are achieved, while identifying opportunities for programme or cost efficiencies.
• Overseeing the quality and timeliness of engineering deliverables, setting clear expectations and stretch targets.
• Organising advanced site investigations such as surveys, trial holes, and inspections to inform design and delivery.
• Operating proactive change control processes to respond quickly to risks and changes.
• Working with procurement to maximise value from supply chain engagement and buying strategies.
• Supporting the development of robust delivery plans and buildability reviews, including temporary works considerations.
• Acting as a technical interface with clients and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring all functional teams (H&S, Quality, Environmental, etc.) are engaged throughout design.
• Collaborating with commissioning and asset integration teams early to plan successful project outcomes.
• Reporting on technical and delivery performance to the risk manager.
• Championing safety, quality, and environmental standards in everything you do.
• Sharing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement across projects.

About you:

You’re an enthusiastic, proactive professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about high-quality project delivery. You bring strong technical know-how, solid commercial understanding, and a desire to make a positive impact on the environment.

Essential skills & experience:

• HND / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng / MEng preferred).
• Proven background in construction or engineering, ideally in water/wastewater or similar infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of civil and MEICA design and delivery planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid commercial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to manage supply chain engagement and project timelines effectively.
• Confident decision-maker with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Skilled in negotiation and managing stakeholders.
• Proficient with IT systems and relevant software tools.
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• Professional qualification (preferred but not essential).
• A positive, can-do mindset and proactive attitude.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Flexibility and resilience to work across multiple projects.
• A collaborative nature with a passion for excellent customer service.

What we can offer in return:

With an impressive order book of over £ billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our "Be Well" programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-oriented, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business, please contact Ryan De Stadler on [email or phone omitted].

Additional information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.