Pre-Construction Manager

Apple Inc.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company in the UK is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead their pre-construction efforts across various sectors including Commercial and Residential. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience working for a Main Contractor, with a background in Estimating or Project Management. This role offers the opportunity to manage an established team and oversee projects valued between 20m-70m, contributing to the company's continued growth and success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of UK experience with a Main Contractor, ideally in Pre-Construction.
• Experience in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential.
• Familiarity with the procurement process and construction management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction bid process and manage a preconstruction team.
• Collaborate with Business Development to pursue new tender opportunities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and serve as primary liaison during preconstruction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Knowledge of construction management process

Risk assessment and mitigation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture

Job description

Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, established Pre-Construction team and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Senior Management team with a talented professional to join as Pre-Construction Manager. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Pre-Construction Manager to lead a team across specific projects from inception up to contract award through the bid and PCSA process. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects valued between c 20m- 70m. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026, through established national and regional frameworks in addition to selective client bids, but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction bid process and champion consistency in tendering and successful conclusion to full contract award across the region.
• Take responsibility managing a preconstruction team across specific projects from inception up to contract award through the bid and PCSA process.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to identify, evaluate, and pursue new tender opportunities and win strategies.
• Actively manage stakeholder engagement, serving as the primary liaison for the client and the design team throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Proactively identify and assess contractual, financial, technical, and operational risks, developing mitigation strategies to achieve sustainable profit targets.
• Lead and coordinate the tender adjudication process, contributing expert input to critical bid assessments.
• Securely manage all tender documentation and lead the subsequent tender/contract clarifications process.
• Ensure regulatory compliance during the preconstruction phase, including adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Oversee the contract review process to ensure all risks and responsibilities are clearly defined and appropriately mitigated before signing.

The Pre-Construction Manager will be supported by an established team of Bid Writers, Estimators, Planners, Design Manager and Bid Managers.

Qualifications

• 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working.
• Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position.
• Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.
• Previous roles: Pre-Construction Manager OR Senior Bid Manager OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Principal Estimator OR Senior Design Manager OR Head of Design OR Senior Planner OR Planning Manager OR Framework Manager.
• Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification.