Preconstruction Manager

Bluebook Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Bluebook Partners seeks a Preconstruction Manager (technical bias) to lead technical delivery for major infrastructure bids in Central London, ensuring bids are robust, buildable and commercially competitive with bid, commercial and operations teams.

You will review designs, identify risks, develop methodologies and guide the tender from concept to submission, collaborating with clients and consultants on prestigious UK projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Manager or similar leadership role in civil infrastructure.
• Background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering or tendering roads, highways, bridges, earthworks, drainage or S278 works.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across preconstruction and tender processes.
• Review designs and tender documentation.
• Identify technical risks and buildability issues.
• Develop construction methodologies and engineering solutions.
• Support high-quality bid submissions with clients and delivery teams.
• Drive value engineering and innovative solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Civil engineering

Bid/tender support

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Preconstruction Manager (technical bias)

Central London | to £100k + Excellent Package

Are you a technically strong civil engineering professional looking to play a key role in securing and shaping major infrastructure projects?

We’re working with a leading specialist civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across London and the South East. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued business growth, they’re looking to appoint an experienced Technical Manager to join their Preconstruction team at their Central London office.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence major projects from the earliest stages, working alongside experienced bid, commercial and operational teams to develop innovative, practical and winning technical solutions.

The Projects

You’ll be involved in a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, including:

• Bulk Earthworks
• Roads & Highways
• Bridges
• S278 Works
• Deep Drainage
• Hard Landscaping
• Major Infrastructure Projects

The Role

As Technical Manager, you’ll provide technical leadership throughout the preconstruction and tender process, ensuring bids are commercially competitive, technically robust and fully deliverable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing designs, specifications and tender documentation
• Identifying technical risks, buildability issues and opportunities
• Developing construction methodologies and engineering solutions
• Supporting the preparation of high-quality bid submissions
• Working closely with clients, consultants and internal delivery teams
• Driving value engineering and innovative construction solutions
• Providing technical guidance throughout the preconstruction process

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience as a Technical Manager, Design Manager or in a similar technical leadership role
• A strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering or tendering roads, highways, bridges, earthworks, drainage and/or S278 works
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What’s on Offer?

• Salary to £100k
• Competitive benefits package incl. car allowance
• Long-term career progression within a growing business
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure projects
• Modern Central London office with a collaborative team environment
• Stable business with an excellent reputation and a healthy pipeline of work

If you’re looking to join a respected contractor where your technical expertise will directly influence the success of major infrastructure projects, we’d be really keen to talk

Job Features

Job Category Pre-Construction Manager,Precon Manager,preconstruction engineer,preconstruction manager,Technical Manager