Preconstruction Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Penwortham; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Remote working up to 40%

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Volunteering leave

Employee recognition schemes

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Warrington to lead the bid and preconstruction phase of major civil engineering projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive value engineering and coordinate design, estimating and planning to deliver winning tender submissions.

Ideal candidates will have civil engineering experience, strong leadership, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and a solid understanding of contract mechanisms including NEC.

Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction, bid management or project management in civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure delivery and project feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from opportunity through contract award.
• Direct multidisciplinary bid and preconstruction teams to deliver compliant tender submissions.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Drive value engineering, buildability and sustainability in bids.
• Coordinate design development, estimating, planning, risk management and commercial input.
• Manage programme milestones and governance reviews.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

NEC contracts (knowledge)

Team leadership

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

NEC Contracts familiarity

Job description

Preconstruction Manager

Warrington

Up to 75,000

Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join their established Regional Civils team based in Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in the preconstruction phase of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will work closely with clients, designers, commercial teams and operational delivery teams to develop winning solutions that are safe, innovative, sustainable and commercially robust.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping projects from initial opportunity through to contract award.

The Role

As Preconstruction Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the preconstruction process from opportunity identification through to contract award.
• Managing multidisciplinary bid and preconstruction teams to deliver high-quality and compliant tender submissions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, designers and supply chain partners.
• Driving value engineering, innovation, buildability and sustainable solutions throughout the bid process.
• Coordinating design development, estimating, planning, risk management and commercial input.
• Managing programme milestones and ensuring all internal governance requirements are met.
• Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities and key commercial considerations.
• Working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction into delivery.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within preconstruction, bid management or project management in the civil engineering sector.
• A strong understanding of infrastructure and civil engineering project delivery.
• Experience across sectors such as highways, structures, public realm, utilities or general civil engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance risk, opportunity and client expectations.
• Experience managing complex tender and bid submissions.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative procurement routes.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded infrastructure contractor delivering major and meaningful projects across the UK.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of civil engineering schemes while playing a key role in securing and shaping future projects.

The company offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Up to 40% remote working, where the role allows.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Share incentive and employee recognition schemes.
• Volunteering leave and a range of additional benefits.