Pre Construction Manager

NSR Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension & life cover

Medical insurance

Job summary

NSR Associates is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager for its UK-based operations. You will lead bid and pre-construction efforts on fast-paced tenders, working closely with estimation, planning, QHSE and MEP teams to drive strategy from head office to site.

You will be responsible for client facing engagement, subcontractor selection, and procurement strategy, ensuring a quality-led, value-driven approach throughout the bid process and into early site activities.

Qualifications

• Delivering projects for Tier 1/2 UK Buildings Main Contractors.
• Strong client facing and bid strategy skills.
• Experience with lump-sum projects and design & build delivery.
• Extensive network across clients and sub-contractors.
• Hands-on IT & software competency for governance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid and pre-construction activities for fast-paced tenders.
• Coordinate with Estimation, Planning, QHSE, and MEP teams to align delivery strategy.
• Manage procurement strategy and subcontractor selection from head office to site.
• Travel to meet clients and review potential risks and opportunities as needed.

Skills

Bid leadership

Client facing

Strategic procurement

Strong network

Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Project software

Job description

Multi Disciplinary Buildings Main Contractor. Currently operating in 10 + Countries, turning over in excess of 1 Billion.

In a strong position to negotiation and collaborate with clients to find solutions at D&B stages.

Pre-Construction Manager - (phone number removed) + Benefits Listed

• UK Based role, Global Projects
• Market Leader
• 10 Mins from m25 Junction 16
• Strong Cash Position - Treat supply chain & staff well
• Demanding programs & pace of build
• Interesting Projects, Sectors & Stakeholders

Working in the Bid & Pre-Construction team you will be an integral part of the leadership working on fast paced tenders.
Dotted line into the Operations Director , Estimation Director & Head of Work Winning Global. You will be working alongside Estimation, QHSE, Technical, Planning Controls & MEP. Capable of client facing and driving strategy.
Are delivery methods, programs, sub-contractor selection, procurement strategy all aligned from HEAD OFFICE to SITE.
They do not tender anything they don't wish to win! You will be joining a business with a QUALITY over quantity approach.
Group has vast in-house capability and also a huge amount of repeat sub-contractors in the supply chain.
Do you have the client facing skills, confidence and eye for detail needed at bidding & tender stage?
Can you then take this skills to site for a 3-8 week period if needed before you handover to the Project Director. You will have a pride in your work and really take ownership of tasks, people and clients.

Sectors

• Pharmaceutical & High Technology Research
• Industrial, Retail & Logistics
• Data Centers & Technology

This client will ONLY engage with candidates that have clear experience delivering projects and are seeking a change or have sat in a pre-construction manager role so understand the challenge and dynamics.

• They wont look at client side and other markets and this is there decision as the ultimate client.
• You will look at risk assessments, build ability, soil samples, program, methods of construction, lifting and cranes placements and how program can be reduced.
• Hands on experience thinking outside the box on value engineering, design and delivery.

Is this you?

• Delivered Projects for a reputable Tier 1 /2 Buildings Main Contractors in the UK
• Hold a strong network across clients & sub-contractors
• Strong technical & engineering experience, exposure to Lump Sum
• Clear Design & Build experience
• Live within 45 Minutes Drive of HP9 postcode and happy to travel. We all understand the M25 traffic.
• Happy with hands on IT & Software not always delegating
• Strong communication skills & confidence

This is NOT a hybrid role.

You will be based in the Head office working a traditional 5 day working week from 7.30-8am through to 5.30-6pm. But like anything in construction you understand there will be long days and hours in preparation for bid submissions.

Benefits

• Basic Salary Range of (phone number removed)
• Up to 10-12% Car Allowance depending upon grading in business
• Expenses and business costs paid
• Bonus scheme that's highly competitive
• Good pension, medical & life cover
• Fantastic Christmas Party & Annual Celebrations

Role will involve travel to meet clients, visiting sites to review potential risks and opportunities.