Pre-construction manager

TM Green Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Manager to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role is pivotal in driving early project engagement, leading tenders, and ensuring robust pre-construction planning. You'll collaborate with various teams to convert opportunities into successful projects, all while working on flagship schemes that shape the Midlands' built environment. With a strong focus on quality and collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a tier 1 contractor environment, offering excellent salary and benefits, along with clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Pre-Construction or Senior Estimating role within a main contractor.
• Strong exposure to major projects in the £50m - £150m value range.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities from bid stage through to contract award.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants for compliance and viability.

Skills

Pre-Construction Management

Estimating

Planning

Design Management

Commercial Awareness

Risk Management

Client Presentation

Job description

This range is provided by TM Green Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Birmingham

We’re working with a highly regarded main contractor to recruit a Pre-Construction Manager to join their growing team in Birmingham. With a strong pipeline of large-scale schemes ranging from £50m to £150m, this business is looking for a proven professional with a track record of delivering successful tenders and pre-construction strategies within the main contracting environment.

The Role

As Pre-Construction Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in early project engagement — leading tenders, coordinating design development, and ensuring robust pre-construction planning and cost control. Working closely with Estimators, Planners, Design Managers, and Commercial teams, you'll drive the conversion of opportunities into successful live projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities from bid stage through to contract award
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure buildability, compliance, and commercial viability
• Review project specifications, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead value engineering exercises and client presentations
• Collaborate closely with Estimating, Planning, Design, and Commercial teams
• Ensure programmes, budgets, and scope are clearly defined and communicated

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Pre-Construction or Senior Estimating role within a main contractor environment
• Strong exposure to major projects in the £50m - £150m value range
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodology
• Confident communicator with the ability to present to clients and stakeholders
• Background in Estimating, Planning, or Design Management is highly beneficial

Why Apply?

• Join a tier 1 contractor with a national reputation for high-quality project delivery
• Be part of flagship schemes that shape the Midlands’ built environment
• Work in a dynamic pre-construction team with a strong collaborative culture
• Excellent salary and benefits package, plus clear progression opportunities

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• Construction