Pre-Construction Manager - Midlands

Appoint Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

Pension and additional companyBenefits

Job summary

Appoint Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead the pre-construction process on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This office-based role covers tender, ECI and PCSA stages, coordinating estimating, planning, design and commercial teams.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on construction experience with reinforced concrete, drainage and groundworks, and strong client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pre-construction on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Background with a UK civil engineering contractor.
• Proven involvement in tendering, ECI, design coordination and buildability reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities across tender, ECI and PCSA stages.
• Coordinate estimating, planning, design, commercial and operational teams.
• Develop construction methodologies, programmes and proposals.
• Review requirements, identify risks and assess buildability.
• Lead design coordination, value engineering and tender reviews.
• Engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain.
• Manage interfaces throughout pre-construction and handover.
• Oversee transition from tender to project delivery.

Skills

Tendering & ECI

Design coordination

Buildability reviews

Multidisciplinary leadership

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Reinforced concrete works

Drainage & groundworks

Job description

Pre-Construction Manager - Civil Engineering

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands - Office Based

Salary: £85,000-£105,000 D.O.E. + Car + Package

Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

Appoint is recruiting an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor based in Birmingham.

This is a senior, office-based opportunity to lead the pre-construction process across complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects, from initial tender and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to contract award and handover.

We're particularly interested in candidates who combine a strong operational construction background with experience of managing tenders, technical proposals, design development and multidisciplinary teams. Experience of reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks will be particularly important.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities across tender, ECI and PCSA stages.
• Coordinate estimating, planning, design, commercial and operational teams.
• Develop construction methodologies, programmes and technical proposals.
• Review project requirements, identify risks and assess buildability.
• Lead design coordination, value engineering and tender review meetings.
• Engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Manage technical and commercial interfaces throughout the pre-construction process.
• Oversee the transition from successful tender through to project delivery.

Experience & Requirements

• Strong background working for a UK civil engineering contractor.
• Previous experience in pre-construction management or a senior operational role with significant pre-construction involvement.
• Proven experience of reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks.
• Good understanding of tendering, ECI, design coordination and construction methodologies.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex technical requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing communication skills.
• Experience delivering substantial civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

Salary & Benefits

• £85,000-£105,000 D.O.E. basic salary.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Pension and additional company benefits.
• Birmingham office-based position, with no hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to play a key role in securing and developing major civil engineering projects.