Pre-Construction Manager: Estimating & Planning Lead

Energy Jobline CVL; Elstow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle (EV)

Private healthcare after probation

Pension after probation

Group Life Assurance 3x salary after a

Development and career progression

5 weeks + BH holiday allowance

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of the preconstruction phase for Education and Warehousing/Industrial projects. The role involves estimating, budgeting, planning, and early-stage project development, bridging client needs with design intent and construction feasibility.

The position is based in Bedford with 5 days in office or on site visits. 8am–5pm; some remote work may be implemented in the coming year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a construction estimator within the commercial construction sector.
• HNC/HND in construction and the built environment or equivalent.
• CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and interpretation of project information
• Preparation of estimates and bid proposals on commercial construction projects for work values up to £3m
• Accurately calculating take-offs from drawings including labour and materials
• Understanding of the planning and sequencing of construction of projects
• Communication with clients to clarify unclear specifications/wording through RFI's
• Coordination with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing used for bid submission
• Participation in site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-over and project close out meetings as needed
• Use of in-house pricing and quoting system to deliver accurate estimates
• Undertaking site surveys and attend site visits as and when required
• Support the business unit led and report back weekly

Skills

Construction estimator experience

Education

HNC/HND in construction/build environment

CSCS card

Job description

TXM Recruit is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of the preconstruction phase for Education and Warehousing/Industrial projects. The role involves estimating, budgeting, planning, and early-stage project development, bridging client needs with design intent and construction feasibility.

The position is based in Bedford with 5 days in office or on site visits. 8am–5pm; some remote work may be implemented in the coming year.