Pre Construction Manager

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager for infrastructure projects in Scotland’s Central Belt. You will lead the bid process for high-profile frameworks, ensuring submissions are completed on time and within budget. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proven experience in pre-construction management within the energy sector. The role offers an opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects, collaborating closely with engineering and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-construction management within the energy sector.
• Strong track record in bidding for infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on major frameworks or large multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of pre-construction activities.
• Develop competitive bid strategies tailored to framework opportunities.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary input from teams.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Working for a leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure delivery partner on a portfolio of projects across Scotland’s Central Belt.

Location: Glasgow, Scotland (On-site)

Role Description

This role sits within a specialist infrastructure team delivering large-scale projects for the energy sector across Scotland’s Central Belt and beyond. As Pre-Construction Manager, you will lead the bid process for high-profile frameworks and standalone projects, ensuring submissions are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest possible standard.

You will manage all aspects of bids, develop winning strategies, and provide leadership on major tender opportunities in areas such as high voltage substations, HVDC converter stations, and OHL works. The role involves close collaboration with planners, engineers, and commercial teams to produce technically robust, commercially competitive tenders.

Key responsibilities could include but are not limited to:

• Leading the preparation, management, and coordination of pre-construction activities for infrastructure projects
• Developing competitive bid strategies tailored to framework and standalone opportunities
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary input from engineering, planning, and commercial teams
• Managing larger, complex tenders directly from prequalification to submission
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements and technical specifications
• Participating in bid reviews and providing subject matter expertise during red and final reviews

Required Experience

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering)
• Proven experience in pre-construction management within the energy sector
• Strong track record in bidding for infrastructure projects such as substations, HVDC, OHL, or grid-related works
• Experience working on major frameworks or large multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills

PLEASE NOTE

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Georgia via LinkedIn or by calling The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911.

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.