Pre-Construction Manager (Exeter)

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee tender bids and manage program delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Pre-Construction roles, particularly in water framework projects, and will play a key role in optimizing project efficiency. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, budget management, and the development of a support library for future opportunities.

Benefits

Significant training and development

Bespoke progression plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Pre-Construction or Bid role.
• Experience working for a Major Contractor and/or Water Framework projects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender bids on the South West Water Framework.
• Establish, lead, and deliver the preconstruction programme.
• Identify programme and batch efficiencies.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Civil Engineering qualification (Degree or NVQ)

Job description

Pre-Construction Manager Vacancy

Reporting into the Framework Manager, this role will primarily be tasked with leading tender bids on the South West Water Framework, taking responsibility for projects from inception to contract award.

More About It

The Pre-Construction Manager will work closely within the AMP8 client partnership to establish, lead, and deliver the preconstruction programme, ensuring efficient and prompt delivery of the clean water programme across the Devon & Cornwall region.

You will be integral to shaping the programme, establishing budgets, and identifying opportunities to optimise project delivery.

Projects vary in size and complexity, typically involving a high degree of traditional civils with some mechanical and electrical works, ranging from £250k to over £10m.

Overview of Duties

You will join the business at an exciting time as they assemble the delivery team in these early stages. Your duties will include:

1. Identify programme and batch efficiencies.
2. Plan the programme for efficient delivery, considering standardisation and repeatable solutions.
3. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure support and commitment.
4. Establish key commitment dates and plan to achieve them.
5. Manage the delivery process, including governance stages and requirements.
6. Coordinate internal operational, commercial/estimating, and design requirements to support pre-construction.
7. Manage supply chain support at pre-construction, including programme and procurement timelines.
8. Coordinate wider business support for cost and information gathering.
9. Develop a cost and information library to support future opportunities.

What we will need from you

Ideally, you will have at least 5 years of experience in a Pre-Construction or Bid role, along with:

• Experience working for a Major Contractor and/or Water Framework projects
• Civil Engineering qualification (Degree or NVQ)
• Excellent communication skills and a personable approach
• The ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations

We offer significant training and development, a bespoke progression plan, and support to achieve professional chartership, along with a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits.

The question is… what are you waiting for?