Pre Construction Manager

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to oversee planning and coordination during the pre-contract stage. The successful candidate will manage design development, cost planning, and ensure clear communication throughout the pre-construction phase. This role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits, along with opportunities for career progression in a reputable environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager for a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 contractor.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction process from bid stage to project handover.
• Coordinate design, estimating, planning, and procurement inputs.
• Identify and mitigate project risks early in the process.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Technical Understanding

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Candidate required: Pre-Construction Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Industry: Construction

Location: Basingstoke

About the client: Our client is a prestigious Tier 1 main contractor delivering major projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors. They are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead the planning and coordination of projects during the pre-contract stage, ensuring successful handover to the delivery team. As Pre-Construction Manager, you will take ownership of the pre-construction phase, managing design development, cost planning, risk, and buildability reviews to set projects up for success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction process from bid stage to project handover
• Coordinate design, estimating, planning, and procurement inputs
• Develop and manage pre-construction programmes, ensuring deadlines are met
• Identify and mitigate project risks early in the process
• Provide buildability, logistics, and sequencing advice to optimise delivery
• Manage client engagement, ensuring clear communication throughout pre-contract stage
• Work with commercial teams to ensure projects are financially viable and competitive

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager (or Senior Design/Pre-Con Lead) for a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 contractor
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction projects (Design & Build, JCT, NEC contracts)
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Proactive, solution-focused, and commercially astute

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + car/car allowance + benefits package
• Opportunity to work on flagship UK projects with a market-leading contractor
• Clear career progression within a highly respected pre-construction function

How to apply

Please send an updated CV or call the office line to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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