Pre-Construction Manager: Tender & Design Lead (London)

City Site Solutions Ltd; Thornwood Common; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City Site Solutions Ltd is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to secure and develop opportunities, steering tender processes from enquiry to handover. The role is split 50/50 between design-and-build tender management and design development plus project support, with office-based work and regular site/meetings across London and the Southeast.

You will lead tender submissions, manage external design teams, coordinate planning and procurement, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Pre-Construction, Design Manager, Bid Manager or similar role.
• Strong Design & Build experience across major projects and client sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender opportunities from enquiry to submission, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Coordinate design development, buildability reviews and value engineering.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, architects and suppliers.
• Develop cost plans, procurement strategies and tender analyses.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, regulations and contract requirements.

Skills

Tender Management

Design Management

Pre-Construction

Bid Management

Client Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Cost Planning

Risk Management

Value Engineering

Buildability

JCT Contracts

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or related discipline

SMSTS

CSCS Card

MCIOB, RICS or equivalent accreditation (desirable)

Job description

City Site Solutions Ltd is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to secure and develop opportunities, steering tender processes from enquiry to handover. The role is split 50/50 between design-and-build tender management and design development plus project support, with office-based work and regular site/meetings across London and the Southeast.

You will lead tender submissions, manage external design teams, coordinate planning and procurement, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory