Pre Construction Manager

Marcon Construction; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager in Colchester to oversee project planning and tendering. You will coordinate all preconstruction activities, manage bid submissions and work closely with clients and partners. The ideal candidate has significant experience in construction management, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of UK processes. Join a supportive team to work on impactful projects that benefit the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Opportunities to work on meaningful projects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Preconstruction Manager or similar.
• Proven success on education, healthcare, commercial, or roofing projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full preconstruction lifecycle for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and lead bid submissions including methodology.
• Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities early.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Understanding of UK construction processes

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

About Marcon Construction

At Marcon Construction, we specialise in delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment, and roofing projects across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors throughout the South East of England.

With a reputation for integrity, technical excellence, and client focus, we are proud to work on essential buildings that serve local communities, from schools and hospitals to commercial offices and public-sector facilities.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead our early-stage project planning, tendering, and client engagement activities.

The Role

The Preconstruction Manager will oversee and coordinate all preconstruction activity across multiple live tenders and pipeline projects. This role is critical to securing new work and ensuring the delivery teams are set up for success from day one.

You will work closely with estimating, design, and planning colleagues to develop competitive bids, ensure technical accuracy, and maintain Marcon’s reputation for quality, compliance, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full preconstruction lifecycle for assigned projects, from tender receipt to contract award

Coordinate and lead bid submissions including methodology, prelims, programme, and commercial strategy

Collaborate with estimating and design teams to produce technically sound, sector-compliant solutions

Attend site visits, client meetings, and tender interviews as needed

Work closely with clients, consultants, and key supply chain partners during the precontract stage

Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities early

Lead internal reviews and support clear project handovers to delivery teams

Ensure proposals align with sector-specific requirements (e.g. DfE guidelines, HTMs for healthcare, CDM regulations)

What We’re Looking For

Significant experience as a Preconstruction Manager or similar (e.g. Bid Manager, Senior Estimator)

Strong understanding of UK construction processes and sector requirements

Proven success working on education, healthcare, commercial, or roofing projects

Ability to manage multiple tenders with competing deadlines

Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to engage with clients, designers, and site teams

Experience in Asta Powerproject or similar planning tools

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

Full UK driving licence (travel to sites and client meetings will be required)

What Marcon Offers

Competitive salary tailored to your experience

The opportunity to work on meaningful, community-focused projects

A supportive and forward-thinking team environment

Scope to shape and improve our preconstruction strategy as we grow