Pre-Construction Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead bid processes and manage teams from project inception to contract award. With 10+ years of UK experience in Main Contracting, candidates must have excellent communication and collaborative skills. The role requires involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement, alongside a degree in a relevant field. Competitive salary of c£115k-£125k, plus benefits including a car allowance, healthcare, and a market-leading bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Market leading bonus

Qualifications

• 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position.
• Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction bid process and ensure successful conclusion to full contract award.
• Manage a preconstruction team across specific projects from inception to contract award.
• Collaborate with Business Development to identify and pursue new tender opportunities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement as the primary liaison for clients and design teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach to working

Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, 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
• Senior Bid Manager
• Proposals Manager
• Bid Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Pre-Construction Project Manager
• Principal Estimator
• Senior Design Manager
• Head of Design
• Senior Planner
• Planning Manager
• 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.

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