Preconstruction Lead - Hybrid Civil Infrastructure

Kenton Black Limited; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Up to 40% remote working

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Share incentive schemes

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join the Regional Civils team in Warrington. You will lead the preconstruction process for major civil engineering projects, coordinating bid teams and stakeholders to develop safe, innovative and commercially robust solutions.

You will shape opportunities from early stage through contract award, driving value engineering and sustainable approaches while ensuring governance and programme milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction, bid management or project management in civil engineering.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative procurement routes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from opportunity identification through to contract award.
• Manage multidisciplinary bid and preconstruction teams to deliver compliant tender submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, designers and supply chain partners.
• Drive value engineering, buildability and sustainable solutions throughout the bid process.
• Coordinate design development, estimating, planning, risk management and commercial input.
• Manage programme milestones and governance requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and key commercial considerations.
• Work with operational teams to ensure smooth transition from preconstruction into delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Preconstruction experience

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join the Regional Civils team in Warrington. You will lead the preconstruction process for major civil engineering projects, coordinating bid teams and stakeholders to develop safe, innovative and commercially robust solutions.

You will shape opportunities from early stage through contract award, driving value engineering and sustainable approaches while ensuring governance and programme milestones are met.