Pre-Construction Technical Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid

23 days annual leave

Company benefits

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Pre-Construction Technical Manager in City of London. The role focuses on leading the technical development of tenders and ensuring robust, deliverable solutions for complex projects.

You will review Invitations to Tender, coordinate internal and external resources, and develop outlining method statements. The position demands strong pre-construction experience and a civil/structural background, with travel to site and client meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Strong pre-construction experience in civil engineering, earthworks or complex construction projects.
• Ability to review and interpret tender documents and develop technical solutions.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline technical teams during tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of complex tenders and provide robust solutions.
• Coordinate and manage technical responses throughout the tender process.
• Develop construction methodologies, sequencing and delivery strategies.

Skills

Pre-construction experience

Civil engineering knowledge

Tender development

Asta software

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Asta

Job description

Pre-Construction Technical Manager (SL47540) City of London, England

Salary: GBP75000 - GBP85000 per annum + + Travel Expenses + Benefits

An established and highly regarded demolition, civil engineering, earthwork and specialist enabling works contractor is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Technical Manager to join its growing pre-construction team based in Central London.

The business is open to candidates currently operating within either a Pre-Construction Manager or Technical Manager capacity, with the key requirement being strong pre-construction experience and a technical understanding of civil engineering, earthworks and complex construction projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical development of complex tenders, working alongside Pre-Construction Managers, Estimators, Designers, Programmers and Bid Managers to develop practical, technically robust and commercially competitive solutions.

Projects range from circa £1m demolition, soft strip and clearance schemes through to £40m+ complex industrial projects, including high-rise top-down demolition, high-reach demolition, major industrial deconstruction and associated infrastructure, basement construction and civil engineering works.

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Pre-Construction Technical Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary £75,000 – £85,000, depending on experience and credentials
• All train / business travel expenses paid
• 23 days annual leave
• Additional company benefits
• Long-term career development and progression
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects valued up to £40m+
• Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00

Pre-Construction Technical Manager Job Overview

• Lead the technical development of complex tenders, helping to develop practical and deliverable construction solutions
• Review and unpick Invitations to Tender, identifying technical requirements and distributing information to the appropriate internal and external disciplines
• Coordinate and manage technical responses throughout the tender process, ensuring information is prioritised and delivered in line with the overall tender programme
• Develop construction methodologies, sequencing and delivery strategies
• Produce Temporary Works Design Briefs
• Develop Outline Method Statements to support tender submissions
• Support PQQ submissions and provide technical responses to the Bid Management team
• Coordinate internal design resources, programmers, 4D/3D/2D technicians, Bid Managers, external consultants and other technical specialists
• Manage subcontractor quotation teams to develop competitive programmes and pricing
• Lead site walks to understand project constraints, risks and opportunities and develop appropriate tender strategies
• Support successful projects through pre-construction and ensure technical solutions can be effectively transferred into project delivery

Pre-Construction Technical Manager Job Requirements

• Previous experience within a Pre-Construction Technical Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, Technical Manager, Construction Manager, Design Manager, Engineering Manager or similar technically focused construction position
• Strong background within civil engineering, structural works, demolition, enabling works, infrastructure or complex construction projects
• Previous site-based experience within RC / build environments, with Civil or Structural
• Industrial and/or infrastructure project experience would be highly desirable
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, buildability and project deliveryExperience reviewing tender documentation and developing technical solutions during the pre-construction stage
• Ability to develop construction sequences and programmes to identify efficient working methods
• Experience using Asta or similar programming software
• Good understanding of Temporary Works and experience preparing or contributing to Temporary Works Design Briefs
• Confident preparing and delivering presentations to clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or industry-related degree / higher-level qualification

About the Company

The company is an established specialist contractor delivering complex demolition, enabling works, civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Its portfolio ranges from smaller demolition and clearance schemes through to major industrial projects involving complex demolition methodologies and significant follow-on civil engineering works.

The successful candidate will join an established pre-construction function, working alongside experienced Pre-Construction Managers, Estimators and an extensive technical/design resource.

This position would suit an experienced construction professional who combines strong site and engineering knowledge with pre-construction experience and enjoys developing technical solutions that help secure and successfully deliver complex projects.

Pre-Construction Technical Manager (SL47540) City of London, England