Pre-Construction Manager

Luddon Construction Limited; Bellshill; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Company car or car allowance

Company pension

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Professional development opportunities

Career progression within a growing b

Resumo da vaga

Luddon Construction Limited is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead our pre-construction function and drive successful bid development for major infrastructure and civil projects across the UK.

You will coordinate tender submissions, lead risk reviews, develop delivery strategies and build client and supplier relationships to position opportunities for win, with delivery from the outset in mind.

Qualificações

• Degree or equivalent in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in pre-construction, estimating, or commercial role in civil/construction.
• Strong tendering, procurement and delivery process knowledge.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual understanding.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience with NEC contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead pre-construction activities from opportunity identification to contract award.
• Develop tender strategies and manage bid submissions.
• Coordinate technical, commercial and operational inputs for tender submissions.
• Review tender documents to identify risks, opportunities and key deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Oversee preparation of methodologies, programmes and technical submissions.
• Support pricing strategy and tender reviews.
• Lead handovers from pre-construction to delivery teams.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Tendering

Contractual understanding

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Driving licence

Client relationship management

Formação

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering/Construction related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project planning software

NEC contracts

Descrição da vaga

Luddon Construction Ltd is a leading Civil Engineering, Building and Surfacing Contractor delivering projects throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Pre-Construction Manager to lead our pre-construction function and support the successful development and conversion of future work opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to play a key role in shaping project strategy, developing client relationships and securing major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to oversee all pre-construction activities from initial enquiry through to contract award. Working closely with senior management, operational teams, commercial teams and clients, you will be responsible for coordinating bid submissions, managing tender activities, developing delivery strategies and ensuring projects are positioned for successful delivery from the outset. The successful candidate will provide leadership throughout the tender process, ensuring opportunities are assessed effectively, risks are identified and managed, and submissions are completed to the highest standard. You will also play a key role in developing relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to support the continued growth of the business.

• Lead and manage pre-construction activities from opportunity identification through to contract award.
• Develop tender strategies and manage the bid submission process.
• Coordinate technical, commercial and operational inputs to tender submissions.
• Review tender documentation and identify risks, opportunities and key deliverables.
• Manage client clarifications, negotiations and tender interviews.
• Oversee the preparation of methodologies, programmes and technical submissions.
• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor engagement and procurement strategies during the tender stage.
• Support commercial teams with pricing strategy and tender reviews.
• Develop value engineering solutions and alternative construction methodologies.
• Facilitate internal tender review and risk management meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor market opportunities and support business development activities.
• Lead project handovers from pre-construction to operational delivery teams.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of pre-construction systems and procedures.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and environmental considerations are embedded within all pre-construction planning activities.
• Promote safe and buildable construction methodologies during tender development.
• Ensure pre-construction documentation adequately addresses project risks and mitigation measures.
• Support compliance with company management systems and client requirements.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the business.

Person Specification

• Essential Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in a pre-construction, estimating, project management or commercial role within the civil engineering or construction sector.
• Strong understanding of tendering, procurement and project delivery processes.
• Experience managing complex tender submissions and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual understanding.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable Experience within major civil engineering, infrastructure, energy or utilities projects.
• Understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing client relationships and tender negotiations.
• Knowledge of project planning software and programme development.
• Experience leading value engineering and risk management workshops.
• Professional membership with a relevant industry body.

Work Location

Bellshill Office, with travel to client offices and project sites as required.

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing business