Preconstruction Design Manager

Talk Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor is looking for a Preconstruction Design Manager in Northampton. This role involves managing tenders for industrial projects and requires experience in the building sector, along with strong communication skills. The company offers excellent career progression, a competitive salary, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Very competitive pension

Biannual bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as Design Coordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, or similar.
• Ideally experience on industrial projects.
• Previous employment with a main contractor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Tender on various industrial projects.
• Manage preconstruction processes and prepare bids.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of the building sector

Education

Relevant industry qualification (Degree/HND/HNC)

Job description

Preconstruction Manager / Bid Manager / Preconstruction Design Manager – Industrial, Distribution & Logistics (Warehouse) and Data Centre projects

Best Employer in Construction

Opportunities available for both Preconstruction Design Managers and Bid Managers. Also open to consider live works Design Managers wishing to move into preconstruction, or Architects/Technicians interested in transitioning to the main contractor side.

What makes it great?

• Very low staff turnover, indicating excellent staff care.
• Professional & friendly team environment.
• Excellent relationships and prompt payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• High standards of excellence on site.
• Balanced company size—large enough to keep you busy, small enough to know your name.
• Excellent career progression opportunities during a period of organic growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including car allowance, healthcare, pension, and biannual bonuses.

Company

My client is a leading building contractor with a busy and growing workload. They seek to strengthen their team with a Preconstruction Design Manager to tender on various industrial projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the building sector.
• Previous employment as a Design Coordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager, Bid Manager, or Preconstruction Manager.
• Ideally, experience on industrial projects.
• Candidates with experience on other general build projects and strong preconstruction/tender background will also be considered.
• Previous employment with a main contractor is essential.
• High communication skills.
• Relevant industry qualification (Degree/HND/HNC).

Location & Remuneration

Location: Northampton office with some remote work available.

Remuneration: Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience), car allowance, healthcare, very competitive pension, and bonuses.

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