Pre-Construction Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

8% matched pension

Private medical & life cover

Hybrid working policy

27 days holidays + wellbeing

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to own high-value bids across the North West and Yorkshire. Hybrid role with Manchester or Leeds hub plus home working.

You will lead bid strategy, PCSA deliverables and write compelling tender content, coordinating design, commercial and planning teams while engaging local authorities and supply chains. Strong two-stage tender experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pre-construction or senior bid management within UK main contracting (building/commercial sector).
• Experience navigating PCSA frameworks, two-stage tenders, and client negotiations.
• Ability to write compelling tender content, challenge design/programme assumptions, and build profit strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive Bid Strategy: lead single and two-stage tenders from EOI to main contract award across the North West & Yorkshire.
• PCSA Leadership: coordinate design management, commercial strategy, risk registers, planning approvals and profit plans.
• Hands-on Submission Ownership: write, review and assemble bid content with design, commercial and planning teams.
• Client & Supply Chain Engagement: build relationships with authorities, clients, designers and Northern suppliers.
• Site & Buildability Evaluation: conduct site visits to identify constraints and sequencing improvements.

Skills

Pre-Con Track Record

Two-Stage Expertise

Technical Acumen

Commercial Acumen

Regional Market Knowledge

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Professional chartership (MCIOB / MRICS) or working towards

Job description

Pre-Construction Manager Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor Location: Hybrid (Manchester or Leeds Hub + Home Working)

Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + Competitive Tier 1 Benefits Package

Sector: Commercial Building, Education, Healthcare & Civic Projects

Ready to take full ownership of high-value Northern building tenders without sacrificing your work-life balance? A prestigious Tier 1 Main Contractor is seeking a driven Pre-Construction Manager to lead multi-million-pound bids from early tender through to PCSA and main contract award across the North West and Yorkshire.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• Drive Bid Strategy: Lead single and two-stage tender strategies from initial EOI to main contract award, shaping buildability, win strategies, and key differentiators.
• PCSA Leadership: Direct second-stage PCSA deliverables, coordinating design management, commercial strategy, risk registers, planning approvals, and profit plans.
• Hands-on Submission Ownership: Write, review, and assemble high-quality bid content while leading multidisciplinary teams across design, commercial, and planning.
• Client & Supply Chain Engagement: Build strong relationships with local authorities, clients, designers, and Northern supply chains, leading mid- and post-tender interview presentations.
• Site & Buildability Evaluation: Conduct site visits across the Northern region to identify build constraints, logistics, and sequencing improvements.

What You Bring

• Proven Pre-Con Track Record: 5+ years in pre-construction or senior bid management within UK main contracting (building/commercial sector).
• Two-Stage Expertise: Demonstrated experience navigating PCSA frameworks, two-stage tenders, and client negotiations.
• Qualifications: Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, backed by professional chartership (MCIOB / MRICS or working towards).
• Technical & Commercial Acumen: Ability to write compelling tender content, challenge design/programme assumptions, and build solid profit strategies.
• Regional Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the North West and Yorkshire construction landscape, consultants, and sub-contractor networks.

Package & Benefits

• Mobility: Company Car or generous Car Allowance
• Pension: Outstanding 8% matched pension scheme
• Healthcare & Life: Private medical cover and life assurance
• Time Off: 26 days holiday + 2 wellbeing days + 1 volunteering day + bank holidays
• Flexibility: True hybrid working policy (Manchester or Leeds office base + remote working)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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