Pre-Construction Manager

Probuild Recruitment Solutions; Preston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected building company in Preston is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee tender programming and early stage project setups for education and public sector projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in collaboration with teams and knowledge in risk scheduling. Join a stable company that values staff retention and offers genuine ownership of the pre-construction process.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in leading tender programming and mobilisation planning.
• Ability to prepare realistic build-programmes for framework bids.
• Strong collaboration skills with operations and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning and develop tender programmes.
• Work with estimating and commercial teams on build-programmes.
• Attend bid meetings and present schedule proposals.

Skills

Pre-construction planning

Tender programming

Risk scheduling

Project management

Collaboration with teams

Job description

Pre‑Construction Manager

Preston

£65,000 - £75,000 + Car / Allowance + Pension + Healthcare

Long standing, reputable local main contractor

Opportunity

We are looking for a Pre‑Construction Manager to join a respected, family‑owned Chartered Building Company with strong values, operating in education, local authority and public sector frameworks. The business is moving into larger value schemes (£15‑20m) and needs a dedicated Pre‑Construction Manager to lead tender programming, mobilisation planning and early stage project setup. You will be key to ensuring seamless transition into live delivery and building a sustainable pipeline for the business. This is a role for someone seeking long‑term employment in a supportive and loyal team environment.

Responsibilities

As Pre‑Construction Manager you will :

Lead pre‑construction planning : develop tender programmes, early milestones, resource alignment, risk scheduling.

Work with estimating and commercial teams to prepare realistic build‑programmes for framework bids (DfE, NWCH etc).

Attend bid meetings, provide input to programme strategy and present schedule proposals to senior leadership.

Support mobilisation hand‑over into site teams and monitor early‑phase schedule compliance.

Collaborate with operations, project management and supply chain to ensure planning is embedded from day‑one.

Drive process improvement in the pre‑construction phase and help build a pipeline of major frameworks.

What’s in it for you

As Pre‑Construction Manager you will join a company with a strong track record of staff retention and growth. You’ll work on exciting education & public‑sector projects with increasing value, and you’ll have genuine ownership of the pre‑construction process. You’ll be part of a stable business where you can grow and influence your own future, and where your contribution will have a visible impact on company growth and project success.

Application Process

If you’re ready to bring your experience in pre‑construction management to a forward‑thinking company, we want to hear from you. Apply today, and we will contact you within 3 working days if your application has been shortlisted.

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