Preconstruction Manager

PSR Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and package

Opportunity for independent decision-making

Bonus and travel compensation

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in central London is seeking a Preconstruction Technical Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and 5-8 years of relevant experience, particularly in RC Frames and Demolition. You will be responsible for developing technical solutions for tender submissions, coordinating with estimating teams, and preparing programmes of works. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a no-politics environment.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years’ experience in RC Frames, Demolition, Structural Alterations, or Cut & Carve projects.
• Experience in developing programmes of works and managing technical queries.
• Preconstruction experience developing programmes, managing technical queries, and solutions.
• Able to work independently and make decisions with confidence.
• Working knowledge of Asta.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for tender submissions on challenging projects.
• Review client requirements and project constraints.
• Prepare programme of works including labour and plant allocation.
• Liaise with the bid and pre-construction team to optimize programmes and prices.
• Prepare programme of works including labour and plant allocation.
• Coordinate with estimating to align commercial/technical aims and bids.

Skills

Technical solution development

Independent decision-making

Logistics and crane strategy

Coordination with estimating team

Asta project management software

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

Asta

Job description

Our client is one of London’s leading Civil Engineering, RC Frame and Demolition contractors working within the M25.

They are currently recruiting for and a Preconstruction Technical Manager to join their central London Team.

As the ideal candidate you will be from an engineering or project manager background, with experience in structural alterations, cut & carve and demolition, technically proficient with complex temporary works, and developing programme of works at preconstruction / tender stage.

Preconstruction Technical Manager roles and responsibilities:

• Develop technical solutions for tender submissions on complex logistically challenging cut & carve and demolition projects.
• Review and identify client’s requirements and project constraints
• Develop logistics and crane strategy that mitigates site constraints
• Develop technical enquiries & instructions for external supply chain (e.g. scaffolding) & workshop to produce optimal cost/programme solutions
• Prepare programme of works (including allocation of labour and plant)
• Coordinate with estimating team to ensure commercial/technical alignment and produce technical submission and tender programme outline
• Liaise with the bid and pre‑construction team to deliver best possible achievable programmes and prices

Preconstruction Technical Manager requirements:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar qualification and relevant experience.
• 5 - 8 years’ experience working for a specialist contractor delivering either RC Frames, Demolition, Structural Alterations, Cut & Carve projects.
• Previous preconstruction experience developing programmes of works, managing technical queries and developing technical solutions.
• Able to work independently and confident in making your own decisions.
• Working knowledge of Asta.

Preconstruction Technical Manager Benefits:

• Working an established and cash rich specialist contractor based in central London.
• Opportunity to work in a business with no politics and will give you the freedom to make your own decisions.
• Competitive salary and package, including bonus and travel.