Pre-Construction Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Head of Pre-construction and Estimating. The role involves managing tender processes, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with various departments. Candidates should have a strong background in utilities and groundworks. Interested applicants should submit their CV to Anna Maguire.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pre-construction activities and tender processes.
• Ability to lead and manage coordination between departments.
• Experience in commercial tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-construction activities and manage PQQs and tender submissions.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Co-ordinate with departments to compile accurate submissions.

Skills

Commercially minded

Detail-driven

Strong background in utilities

Groundworks expertise

Job description

Job Description

PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CAMBRIDGESHIRE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Our client has over 30 years of expertise, providing comprehensive civils/groundworks, gas, electricity, and water solutions to both domestic and commercial sectors. This is an exciting opening for an experienced Head of Pre-construction and Estimating to join their team.

You will lead and manage all pre-construction activities, ensuring the efficient and effective handling of PQQs, ITTs and pricing tender submissions. The role requires a commercially minded and detail-driven professional with a strong background in utilities and groundworks.

You will be responsible for overseeing the tender process from receipt through to submission and ensuring a smooth and comprehensive handover to the commercial and operational teams upon contract award. Essentially, leading and managing the pre-construction function, acting as the main point of contact for all tender enquiries.

Responsibilities include:

• Review, assess, and complete PQQs, tenders, and framework applications, ensuring compliance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Co-ordinate with other departments (health & safety, operations, and costs) to compile accurate and competitive submissions.
• Maintain the library of bid content, case studies, policies, and supporting documentation to enhance efficiency and quality of submissions.
• Lead pre-tender and post-tender clarification processes, liaising with clients as required.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, and interviews to support bid success as required.
• Provide clear and detailed handovers to the commercial team for awarded projects, ensuring all risks, assumptions, and opportunities are communicated.
• Work closely with the business development team (yet to be appointed) to identify opportunities, track pipelines, and support growth.

If you are interested in this Head of Pre-construction and Estimating role, please submit your CV to Anna Maguire.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.