Pre-Construction Manager – Established Main Contractor
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a well-established main contractor based in Berkshire.
With a strong reputation within the construction industry, the business delivers a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, residential and defence.
Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured and forthcoming projects, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with the appointment of an experienced Pre-Construction Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working within a main contracting environment who is looking to join an established business with a varied project portfolio, a strong team culture and the flexibility of hybrid working.
The Role
Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, you will take responsibility for managing and coordinating projects through the pre-construction phase, working closely with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the pre-construction process from initial enquiry through to contract award and handover.
- Leading and coordinating tender submissions for a variety of construction projects.
- Working closely with the estimating team to develop competitive and commercially robust tenders.
- Coordinating design, technical, planning and commercial input throughout the tender process.
- Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and construction drawings.
- Developing tender programmes, procurement strategies and construction methodologies.
- Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
- Identifying commercial, technical and programme risks and opportunities.
- Exploring value engineering opportunities and alternative construction solutions.
- Attending client meetings, presentations and tender interviews.
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
- Ensuring a smooth transition from pre-construction through to the operational delivery teams.
Project Sectors
The contractor operates across a diverse range of sectors, offering exposure to projects including:
- Commercial and office developments.
- Education and schools.
- Healthcare.
- Residential and mixed-use developments.
- Public sector projects.
- Industrial and logistics.
- Refurbishment and fit-out.
- Leisure and community facilities.
About You
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:
- A proven background working for an established main contractor.
- Previous experience in a Pre-Construction Manager, Senior Pre-Construction Manager or similar position.
- Experience managing tenders and pre-construction activities for building projects.
- Exposure to multiple construction sectors rather than a single specialist market.
- A strong understanding of estimating, procurement, design coordination and construction methodologies.
- Experience working alongside commercial, estimating, technical and operational teams.
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.
- Excellent client-facing, communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive and commercially aware approach.
A relevant construction qualification would be advantageous, although equivalent industry experience will be considered.
Candidates from established main contracting backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Attractive benefits package.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to join a well-established and reputable contractor.
- Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors.
- Strong pipeline of secured and forthcoming work.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- An influential position within the pre-construction team.
Interested?
If you are currently working within a main contracting environment and are looking for your next move with an established contractor offering varied projects, hybrid working and a strong salary we would love to hear from you.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.