Preconstruction Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Kearsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Civil Engineer/Senior Engineer to engage in preconstruction processes. Responsibilities include pricing, tender preparation, project management, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a solid technical background in civil engineering projects and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing support and training

Clear opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Engineer or Senior Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Competent with planning and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Pricing and tendering for civil engineering work packages.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and bills of quantities.
• Coordinate daily site activities, ensuring compliance with specifications.

Skills

Civil Engineering experience

Technical knowledge of construction processes

Problem-solving skills

Communication and stakeholder coordination

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ref : BBBH4224_1763400354

Published : about 9 hours ago

Are you a Civil Engineer / Senior Engineer looking to develop your career with more involvement in preconstruction?

I am working with a well-respected civil engineering contractor who is seeking a Civil Engineer or Senior Engineer to step into a role with strong preconstruction involvement. This position offers the opportunity to broaden your technical and commercial exposure by contributing to pricing, tender preparation, planning, and project delivery. You will play an important role in bridging preconstruction and site operations, ensuring works are accurately costed, well-planned, and delivered to the highest safety, quality, and programme standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Pricing & Tendering
• Assist in preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities, and pricing schedules for civil engineering work packages.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and client requirements to understand scope and cost implications.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to gather quotations and verify technical information.
• Contribute to tender submissions, including method statements, temporary works considerations, programme proposals, and risk assessments.
• Support the handover process from tender stage to delivery teams.
• Project Management & Delivery
• Contribute to developing and maintaining project programmes, phasing plans, and resource schedules.
• Coordinate daily site activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Assist with managing subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring progress and performance.
• Track productivity, costs, and variations, providing accurate reporting to the Project Manager / Site Agent.
• Support communication with clients, designers, temporary works teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Promote and adhere to company HSEQ policies, RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with approved drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Assist in audits, inspections, quality checks, and lessons-learned processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience working as a Civil Engineer or Senior Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects (earthworks, structures, highways, marine, rail, utilities, or similar).
• Strong technical knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, and temporary works considerations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with confidence.
• Commercial awareness or exposure to project costing / estimating is desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Competent with planning and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, P6) and Microsoft Office.
• CSCS, SMSTS / SSSTS, and a relevant degree or HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred.

Key Attributes

• Proactive, organised, and commercially aware.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across both pre‑construction environments and active construction sites.
• A team player who takes ownership and shows initiative.

What you will receive

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to expand your skill set into preconstruction.
• Exposure to tendering for complex civil engineering projects.
• Ongoing support, training, and clear opportunities for career progression.