Preconstruction Manager

Tilbury Douglas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension

Flexible and Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction activities across the Midlands from opportunity qualification through to contract award and handover.

You will coordinate estimating, design, planning, commercial and delivery teams to create compelling, client-focused submissions. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management, with NEC/JCT experience being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary bids and leading bids within complex environments is preferred.
• Experience with NEC/JCT contracts or similar procurement routes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead allocated tenders from initial qualification through to contract award, developing bid programmes and coordinating submissions.
• Bring together estimating, design, planning, commercial and operational teams to manage resources and deadlines.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners as primary bid contact.
• Develop commercially robust tender strategies, identifying technical, programme and commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure a seamless handover to delivery teams and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Bid coordination

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Building Services Engineering or Construction Management

Professional membership of CIBSE/CIOB/RICS/APM or equivalent

Job description

Location: Midlands

We are looking to appoint an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join our Engineering Services team, leading preconstruction activities across the Midlands from opportunity qualification through to contract award and handover.

Working closely with regional leadership, business development and operational teams, you will coordinate multidisciplinary bids and develop commercially robust, technically excellent and client-focused solutions. You will bring together estimating, design, planning, commercial and delivery expertise to create compelling submissions that support sustainable growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence our regional work-winning strategy, strengthen client relationships and continuously improve how we approach preconstruction.

Key Duties

• Lead allocated tenders from initial qualification through to contract award, developing bid programmes and coordinating compliant, compelling submissions.
• Bring together estimating, design, planning, commercial and operational teams, ensuring responsibilities, resources and deadlines are effectively managed.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners, acting as the primary client contact throughout the bid process.
• Develop commercially robust tender strategies, identifying technical, programme and commercial risks alongside value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure a seamless handover to delivery teams, capturing commitments and lessons learned while driving improvements across regional preconstruction processes.

About You

You will be a commercially aware and client-focused preconstruction professional with experience working for an M&E contractor or building services business.

You will have a proven track record of leading bids within sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, justice or the wider public sector, together with a strong understanding of estimating, design management and commercial principles. You will be comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing several opportunities simultaneously and working to demanding deadlines.

Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills are essential, alongside knowledge of construction procurement routes. Experience of NEC and JCT contracts, two-stage negotiated tenders and framework procurement would be advantageous.

An HNC, HND or degree in Building Services Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is desirable, as is professional membership of CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, APM or an equivalent body.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

We look forward to receiving your application.