Preconstruction Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company package

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead tender campaigns and drive technically robust bids for major Midlands civil engineering projects. The role warrants a strong background in preconstruction, tendering and coordination with estimating, planning and design teams.

You will oversee multi-disciplinary bid teams, review complex tender packages, and shape delivery strategies while managing risk and client relationships within NEC frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading preconstruction/tender teams across multi-disciplinary groups.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering/infrastructure construction.
• Experience managing tenders from enquiry to contract award.
• Ability to assess buildability, sequencing and construction methods.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction & tender process from enquiry to submission.
• Head multidisciplinary tender teams including estimating, commercial, design, planning and procurement.
• Develop competitive tender strategies and robust technical submissions.
• Review documentation, drawings and project requirements for tenders.
• Provide technical input on construction methodologies and delivery strategies.
• Identify risks across tender stages and coordinate with supply chain.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Tender management

Civil engineering

Main contractor experience

Education

Civil/Construction qualification

Job description

Preconstruction Manager
Midlands
Up to £110,000 plus company package
Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join their growing Midlands regional team.

This is a key senior position within the business, supporting the development and successful delivery of tenders across a range of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the Midlands.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical construction knowledge with preconstruction and tender management experience, working closely with estimating, commercial, planning, design, procurement and operational teams to develop competitive, technically robust and deliverable bids.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the preconstruction and tender process from enquiry through to submission.
• Leading multidisciplinary tender teams across estimating, commercial, design, planning, procurement and operations.
• Developing effective and competitive tender strategies.
• Reviewing tender documentation, specifications, drawings and project requirements.
• Providing technical input into tenders, construction methodologies and delivery strategies.
• Assessing project buildability, logistics, sequencing and construction methodology.
• Working closely with design teams to identify buildability, value engineering and technical solutions.
• Developing and reviewing construction methodologies and technical submissions.
• Supporting the development of programmes and project delivery strategies.
• Identifying technical, commercial and construction risks throughout the tender process.
• Coordinating subcontractor and supply-chain engagement.
• Working closely with estimating and commercial teams to develop robust bids.
• Preparing and reviewing technical submissions, methodologies and tender deliverables.
• Leading tender adjudications and supporting senior management through the approval process.
• Ensuring an effective handover from preconstruction into the delivery team following contract award.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background within civil engineering or infrastructure, combined with proven preconstruction/tender management experience.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Preconstruction Manager, Preconstruction Lead, Technical Manager, Senior Estimator or similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering and infrastructure construction.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor.
• Demonstrable experience managing tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• A strong understanding of construction methodologies, buildability, sequencing and temporary works.
• The ability to review and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience developing technical proposals, methodologies and construction strategies.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary bid teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the tender process.
• Experience working closely with estimating, commercial, planning, design and operational teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.
• Experience working under NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• A relevant civil engineering or construction qualification would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £110,000
• Company package
• Senior position within an established and growing contractor
• Opportunity to influence and shape major Midlands infrastructure projects
• Exposure to a strong and expanding project pipeline
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Long-term career development within the business

Interested?

If you are an experienced Preconstruction Manager or technical preconstruction professional with a strong civil engineering/infrastructure background and are looking for your next opportunity in the Midlands, I would be keen to hear from you.