Pre-Construction Manager - T&D Construction (Multiple Locations, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced project manager in Glasgow. This role involves defining strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields with significant project management experience. Responsibilities also include mentoring junior team members and promoting a culture of safety. The position offers full-time employment with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years direct program/project management experience for Bachelor's degree holders.
• 8+ years experience with Higher National Diploma.
• 9+ years experience with Higher National Certificate.
• 10+ years experience with General Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define clear strategies and objectives for the pre-construction team.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders in project management.
• Work with Business Development to support project win strategies.
• Manage design development and discipline coordination.
• Champion risk reduction and defect avoidance.
• Mentor junior team members in pre-construction disciplines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory skills

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Higher National Certificate in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

General Certificate of Secondary Education in related field

Job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution Construction.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate clear strategies and objectives for the pre‑construction team, ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Collaborate directly with key clients, other stakeholders and estimating and planning
• Work hand‑in‑hand with the Business Development team to develop robust submissions that support project win strategies and transition from ECl to construction award
• Ensure seamless progression through the stage‑gated governance process, with full compliance
• Oversee design development, manage consultant outputs, and ensure effective coordination across disciplines, including HV Plant, Protection & Control, and Civils
• Maintain an updated and consistent tendering process for consistency and accuracy across projects
• Champion early risk reduction and defect avoidance, embedding a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Produce clear monthly reporting and contribute to resource planning and workload forecasting for feasibility and pre‑construction services
• Facilitate collaboration across Burns & McDonnell UKO and other business units to drive improvement and embed lessons learned
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting skills growth in pre‑construction disciplines
• Additional duties as required by the line manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 7 years direct program / project management experience
• Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 8 years direct program/ project management experience
• Higher National Certificate in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 9 years direct program/ project management experience
• General Certificate of Secondary Education in related field and 10 years direct program/project management experience – Strong understanding of all construction disciplines
• Excellent communication skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements – Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Location and Details

Primary location: Birmingham, United Kingdom. Other locations: Glasgow. Schedule: Full‑time. Travel: 25% of the time. Job Hire Type: Experienced. Req ID: 261114.