Pre-Construction Manager

Randstad Construction and 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 cover & life assurance

26 days holiday + 2 wellbeing days + 1

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager for a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor. Hybrid role based in Manchester or Leeds with home working, responsible for driving multi-million-pound bids from early tender through to PCSA and final award across the North West and Yorkshire.

The role requires 5+ years in pre-construction or senior bid management, expertise in two-stage tenders and PCSA, and a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering with MCIOB/MRICS or working towards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pre-construction or senior bid management within UK main contracting.
• Experience with two-stage tenders and PCSA processes.
• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering; MCIOB/MRICS or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid strategy from EOI to main contract award across the North West and Yorkshire.
• Direct second-stage PCSA deliverables: design management, commercial strategy, risk registers, planning approvals and profit plans.
• Own submission content, guiding multidisciplinary teams across design, commercial and planning.
• Engage with clients and local authorities, and manage supplier or sub-contractor interfaces.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate buildability, logistics, and sequencing improvements.

Skills

Pre-construction leadership

Bid management

Two-stage tendering

Design & commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Buildability & site visits

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Chartered 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.