Preconstruction Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior position

Influence major projects

Strong project pipeline

Close leadership exposure

Long-term career development

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to join our Midlands team. You will oversee the preconstruction process from enquiry through tender submission and contract award, coordinating multi-disciplinary bid teams and driving robust methodologies.

Ideal candidates bring strong civil engineering knowledge, proven tender management experience, and the ability to engage with clients and supply chain partners to deliver competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Preconstruction Manager, Preconstruction Lead or similar senior role.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Experience leading tenders from enquiry to contract award.
• Understanding of buildability, sequencing and temporary works.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary bid teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the preconstruction process from enquiry to tender submission.
• Lead multidisciplinary tender teams across estimating, design, planning, procurement and operations.
• Develop competitive tender strategies and robust methodologies.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications for technical submissions.
• Identify risks and coordinate subcontractor and supply-chain engagement.
• Ensure smooth handover from preconstruction into delivery after award.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and partners.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Tender management

Civil engineering knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

NEC contracts experience

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.

The Role

As Preconstruction Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the preconstruction process from initial opportunity through to tender submission and contract award.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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