Pre-Construction Manager

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Pre-Construction Manager to lead early-stage project development activities. The role includes managing tender submissions, coordinating design inputs, and supporting cost planning. Ideal candidates have experience in civil engineering management, can interpret technical documents, and hold a degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car/car allowance

10% company pension contribution

Yearly bonus

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction process for major civil engineering tenders.
• Coordinate inputs for tender submissions including engineering and estimating.
• Develop pre-construction programmes and logistics strategies.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Bid preparation

Risk identification

Design development

Construction methodologies

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Danny Sullivan Group are currently looking for a Pre-Construction Manager for a role that we have available with a civil engineering contractor engaged in major projects across the UK.

The Pre-Construction Manager will be responsible for managing all early-stage project development activities from tender stage through to contract award and handover to the delivery team. This includes leading bid preparation, coordinating design development, identifying risks and opportunities, supporting cost planning, and ensuring our proposals are buildable, compliant, and competitive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction process for major civil engineering tenders, frameworks, and negotiated opportunities.
• Coordinate all inputs required for tender submissions including engineering, planning, estimating, procurement, and commercial.
• Develop robust pre-construction programmes, logistics strategies, and buildability solutions.
• Chair internal tender meetings, workshops, and gateway reviews.
• Manage early engagement with designers, consultants, and key supply chain partners.
• Coordinate temporary works requirements and early engineering studies.
• Support cost planning and estimating teams by providing methodology, quantities, sequencing, and technical inputs.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options.
• Contribute to tender pricing strategies and commercial submissions.
• Ensure all pre-construction deliverables meet contractual, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, and site visits to communicate our technical approach and strategy.
• Prepare detailed pre-construction handover documentation for project delivery teams.
• Support mobilisation activities, including early works planning, procurement, and site set-up strategies.

Experience / qualification

• Proven experience in pre-construction or technical management within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary pre-construction teams during tender stages.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, logistics, and constraints.
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Chartered or working toward professional status (ICE, CIOB, or similar).
• Experience with NEC or other UK standard forms of contract.
• Experience in early contractor involvement (ECI).

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary
• Car/car allowance
• 10% company pension contribution
• Yearly bonus
• Opportunities to work on some of the UK's largest and most exciting infrastructure projects
• Professional development and career progression support

If this role would be of interest, then contact Jimmy Holly at Danny Sullivan Group for more details.