Pre Construction Manager

AndersElite; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Pre Construction Manager to oversee the pre-construction phase of civil engineering projects. The role requires extensive experience in managing civil engineering projects, a strong knowledge of the United Utilities AMP 8 framework, and the ability to coordinate teams effectively. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, while promoting innovation and cost control.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing civil engineering projects during the pre-construction phase.
• Ability to coordinate with clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Proven track record of delivering health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction phase of civil engineering projects.
• Oversee design reviews and manage project risks.
• Ensure projects meet quality, sustainability, and buildability standards.

Skills

Extensive experience in pre-construction management within civil engineering

Strong knowledge of the United Utilities AMP 8 framework

Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams

Expertise in risk and opportunity management during pre-construction

Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and health & safety compliance

Commercial acumen including cost forecasting and budget control

Experience with NEC contracts

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong programme and resource management skills

Education

Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Membership of a recognised engineering institution (e.g., IEng, CEng)

NEBOSH or SMSTS certification

Tools

Primavera P6 or equivalent project scheduling software

BIM software compliant with ISO 19650 (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)

Project management and design coordination tools

Job description

Pre Construction Manager

Industry: United Utilities AMP 8 Framework

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Pre Construction Manager to lead and manage the pre-construction phase of civil engineering projects within the United Utilities AMP 8 framework, with a strong focus on civils. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping projects to ensure construction readiness, delivering technically robust and commercially viable solutions.

This role involves managing multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners to develop detailed scopes, risk assessments, and construction plans. You will oversee design reviews, manage project risks and opportunities, and ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, including CDM 2015.

The role demands strong leadership to drive innovation, cost control, and programme adherence, ensuring projects meet quality, sustainability, and buildability standards. Collaboration and communication across internal teams and external partners are essential to deliver successful outcomes within the AMP 8 civils environment.

Skills

• Extensive experience in pre-construction management within civil engineering, specifically civils
• Strong knowledge of the United Utilities AMP 8 framework
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate complex design packages
• Expertise in risk and opportunity management during pre-construction
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and health & safety compliance
• Commercial acumen including cost forecasting, budget control, and contract management
• Experience with NEC contracts and change control processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead design reviews and ensure buildability and sustainability of solutions
• Strong programme and resource management skills

Software/Tools

• Primavera P6 or equivalent project scheduling software
• BIM software compliant with ISO 19650 (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)
• Project management and design coordination tools

Certifications & Standards

• Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Membership or working towards membership of a recognised engineering institution (e.g., IEng, CEng)
• Familiarity with CDM 2015 regulations
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracts
• NEBOSH or SMSTS certification desirable