Pre-Construction Manager & Estimator — Path to Director

Recruit 4 Construction Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit 4 Construction Ltd in the North West is seeking a Pre Construction Manager/Estimator to drive tender strategy and build robust bids for projects up to £5 million. The role offers a clear route toward Pre-Construction Director with progression linked to performance.

You will lead tender analysis, cost planning and handover of costs to delivery teams, coordinating with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver competitive submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tenders for projects valued up to £5m.
• Experience across new build, refurbishment and/or fit-out.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with accuracy.
• Confidence communicating pricing decisions with the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Assess tender enquiries and establish scope and submission requirements.
• Produce detailed estimates and cost plans for up to £5 million.
• Complete quantity take-offs and develop accurate cost build-ups.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Resolve scope gaps and conflicting information.
• Review construction methodology, sequencing and buildability with ops colleagues.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to improve value.
• Coordinate tender activities and maintain submission deadlines.
• Present pricing assumptions and recommendations at adjudication meetings.
• Support post-tender negotiations and clarifications.
• Ensure delivery teams receive a thorough handover of costs, scope and tender assumptions.

Skills

Tendering experience

Cost planning

Take-offs / cost build-ups

Commercial awareness

Deadline management

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Construction qualification or equivalent practical industry experience

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Recruit 4 Construction Ltd in the North West is seeking a Pre Construction Manager/Estimator to drive tender strategy and build robust bids for projects up to £5 million. The role offers a clear route toward Pre-Construction Director with progression linked to performance.

You will lead tender analysis, cost planning and handover of costs to delivery teams, coordinating with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver competitive submissions.