Pre-Construction Manager

City Site Solutions Ltd; Thornwood Common; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City Site Solutions Ltd is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to secure and develop opportunities, steering tender processes from enquiry to handover. The role is split 50/50 between design-and-build tender management and design development plus project support, with office-based work and regular site/meetings across London and the Southeast.

You will lead tender submissions, manage external design teams, coordinate planning and procurement, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Pre-Construction, Design Manager, Bid Manager or similar role.
• Strong Design & Build experience across major projects and client sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender opportunities from enquiry to submission, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Coordinate design development, buildability reviews and value engineering.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, architects and suppliers.
• Develop cost plans, procurement strategies and tender analyses.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, regulations and contract requirements.

Skills

Tender Management

Design Management

Pre-Construction

Bid Management

Client Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Cost Planning

Risk Management

Value Engineering

Buildability

JCT Contracts

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or related discipline

SMSTS

CSCS Card

MCIOB, RICS or equivalent accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Pre- Construction Manager

Our client is established principal contractor delivering high-quality construction and refurbishment projects across London and the Home Counties

Role Overview

The Pre-Construction Manager will play a key role in securing and developing new business opportunities, managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to project handover.

The role will be split approximately:

• 50% Design & Build Tender Management
• 50% Design Development & Project Support

This is primarily an office-based role, with regular visits to prospective sites, client meetings, consultant meetings, and supply chain partners across London and the Southeast.

Tender & Bid Management

• Review tender documentation and client requirements.
• Assess project risks, opportunities and constraints during tender stage.
• Prepare tender programmes and pre-construction schedules.
• Coordinate and manage the tender process from receipt to submission.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, architects and design teams.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractors and supplier quotations.
• Lead tender settlement meetings and value engineering exercises.
• Identify commercial and technical risks within tender documentation.
• Prepare comprehensive tender submission documents.
• Ensure submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Design & Build Management

• Manage Design & Build projects throughout the pre-construction phase.
• Coordinate external consultants, architects, structural engineers, and specialist designers.
• Review design information for buildability, compliance, and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, statutory obligations and budget constraints.
• Manage design programmes and design deliverables.
• Coordinate planning, building control and regulatory requirements where required.
• Facilitate design team meetings and maintain action trackers.
• Support project teams during mobilisation and handover.

Project Development & Client Engagement

• Attend client presentations and project interviews.
• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Support the identification and development of new business opportunities.
• Contribute to project strategy and procurement planning.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and project proposals.

Commercial & Procurement Support

• Work closely with the Commercial Team to develop robust cost plans.
• Review procurement strategies.
• Support subcontractor selection and tender analysis.
• Assist in supply chain engagement and management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities whilst maintaining quality and compliance.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure Health & Safety considerations are incorporated at the earliest stages of project development.
• Review project-specific health and safety requirements.
• Support compliance with:

• CDM Regulations
• Building Regulations

Healthcare standards Education sector requirements

Government framework requirements

Promote the company's commitment to quality, safety and sustainability.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Pre-Construction, Design Manager, Bid Manager, Project Manager or similar role.
• Strong Design & Build experience.
• Previous experience within:

• Healthcare
• Education
• Government/Public Sector

• Experience delivering projects within London and the South East.
• Proven track record managing tender submissions and winning work.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
• Experience working with JCT contracts.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Project Programming Software
• Document Management Systems

Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• Design Management training.
• MCIOB, RICS or equivalent professional accreditation (desirable)