Pre-Construction Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager in Essex. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience with a Main Contractor, leading pre-construction processes for projects valued between £20m and £70m. Responsibilities include managing a preconstruction team, collaborating with business development for new tenders, and ensuring all regulatory compliance. This role offers a competitive salary package of £115k-£125k plus benefits, including healthcare and a market-leading bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Market leading bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years UK experience in a Main Contractor role.
• Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential.
• Exposure to Pre-Construction stages like Estimator, Planner, or Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction bid process and ensure consistency.
• Manage a preconstruction team from inception to contract award.
• Collaborate with Business Development to pursue new opportunities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement during the preconstruction phase.
• Identify and assess contractual and operational risks.
• Lead the tender adjudication process effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach to working

Knowledge of construction management process

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1312

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£115k-£125k + car allowance, healthcare, pension, market leading bonus.

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.

Duties & 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.

Desirable Experience

• 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.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Pre-Construction Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.