Pre-Construction Manager (Exeter)

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee tender submissions and project management within the South West Water Framework. This critical role involves working collaboratively to deliver water programs efficiently, managing budgets, and optimizing project delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pre-construction roles, excellent communication skills, and a civil engineering background. Join us for a fruitful career with extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Bespoke Progression Plan

Financial, Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing Options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Pre-Construction or Bid role.
• Experience with major contractors or water frameworks is preferred.
• Personable with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender bids on the South West Water Framework.
• Establish and deliver the pre-construction programme.
• Coordinate internal operational, commercial, and design requirements.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Civil Engineering Qualification (Degree/NVQ)

Job description

Job Description

Pre-Construction Manager

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 pre-construction programme to ensure efficient and prompt delivery of the clean water programme across the Devon & Cornwall region.

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

• Identify the allocated programme and batch efficiencies.
• Arrange the programme for efficient delivery, considering standardisation and repeatable solutions.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure support and commitment.
• Establish key commitment dates and plan to achieve them.
• Manage the delivery process, including governance stages and requirements.
• Coordinate internal operational, commercial/estimating, and design requirements to support pre-construction.
• Manage supply chain support at pre-construction, including programme and procurement times.
• Coordinate business support for cost and information gathering.
• Develop a cost and information library to support future opportunities.

What we will need from you

At least 5 years of experience in a Pre-Construction or Bid role. Experience working for a major contractor and/or water framework is preferred. A civil engineering qualification (Degree/NVQ) is desirable. You should be personable with excellent communication skills, able to think quickly and adapt to situations.

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

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