Pre-Construction Manager

DCT Recruitment; Collins Green; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager in St Helens, England. This role involves leading all pre-construction activities for exciting projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in cost planning, feasibility studies, and tender management. The company offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000, along with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working model

25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Pre-Construction or Estimating role.
• Background in new build social housing and/or refurbishment.
• Strong understanding of Design & Build contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid/no-bid process.
• Review tender documents, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Create robust cost plans and tender submissions.
• Support the Head of Business Support with bids.

Skills

Cost planning

Feasibility studies

Tender management

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Managing multiple deadlines

Construction technical knowledge

Tools

Estimating software (Conquest)

Job description

Overview

We\'re working with a growing client based in St Helens, looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Pre-Construction Manager to lead all pre-construction activities across a range of exciting projects. If you\'re passionate about cost planning, feasibility studies, and tender management — this role offers the chance to lead from the front in a hybrid working environment with a highly supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid/no-bid process
• Review tender documents, identifying risks and opportunities
• Liaise with project teams to prepare contractor proposals
• Conduct site visits and prepare scopes of work and BoQs
• Obtain and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Create robust cost plans and tender submissions
• Attend client meetings and interviews when required
• Update feasibility studies and maintain cost databases
• Support the Head of Business Support with bids
• Deliver clear handover information to operational teams
• Identify new tender opportunities to help drive growth

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar Pre-Construction or Estimating role
• Background in new build social housing and/or refurbishment
• Strong understanding of Design & Build contracts
• High level of construction technical knowledge
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., Conquest) is a plus
• Experience with educational or healthcare schemes is desirable
• Knowledge of NatFED rates is advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Flexible hybrid working model
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team
• Career progression within a growing organisation

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