Pre-Construction Manager

ZipRecruiter; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager for a high-profile energy infrastructure project in Central Belt, Scotland. This role involves leading the pre-construction phase, ensuring alignment of various stakeholders, and applying innovative practices in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Strong benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in running pre-construction stages for complex projects.
• Confidence in influencing and managing stakeholders.
• Knowledge of gated lifecycle processes and industry governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction phase of a major energy infrastructure build.
• Act as key liaison between teams, clients, and supply chain.
• Ensure alignment of design, scope, and programme.

Skills

Civil engineering

Stakeholder management

Innovative thinking

Safety management

Digital delivery tools

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Pre-Construction Manager – Energy Infrastructure

Central Belt, Scotland

Permanent, Full-Time

Ready to lead one of Scotland’s most high-profile energy infrastructure projects from the ground up – before the grounds even broken?

We’re working with a leading infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to take ownership of a flagship substation build project in the heart of the Central Belt. This is a key role within a major energy investment programme shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.

What’s in it for you?

• High-profile energy project at pre-construction stage
• Long-term pipeline of work and project variety across transmission
• Supportive team, strong resources, and a business with real technical clout
• Flexible working arrangements and a modern approach to delivery
• Competitive salary, strong benefits, and career development baked in

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the pre-construction phase of a major energy infrastructure build (substation)
• Acting as the key liaison between internal teams, clients, designers, and supply chain
• Ensuring design, scope and programme align from feasibility through mobilisation
• Driving excellence in safety (CDM 2015), innovation, and constructability
• Applying digital delivery tools like BIM, CGI modelling, and 3D visualisation
• Reporting on progress, risks, and influencing stakeholders confidently
• Sharing knowledge and supporting best practice across a wider transmission programme

What you’ll bring:

• A strong civil or structural engineering background (ideally in power or infrastructure)
• Demonstrable experience running pre-construction stages for complex projects
• Confidence influencing and managing a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• Knowledge of gated lifecycle processes and industry governance
• Passion for quality planning, smart design, and doing things right before Day 1 on site

What’s the culture like?

Think technical credibility meets innovation, backed by an organisation that truly supports its people. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to collaboration, development and making a meaningful impact across the UK’s energy infrastructure.

Interested?

If you're a detail-driven planner who gets a buzz from setting projects up for success, we’d love to hear from you.