Preconstruction Manager – Leading Main Contractor
A well‑established and growing main contractor with a turnover of £45m and projects up to £10m is strengthening its preconstruction leadership as tender volumes and complexity increase. The business delivers refurbishment and new build schemes and is known for its collaborative culture, strong communication, and supportive working environment.
Role Summary
As the business continues to grow and tender complexity increases, strengthening leadership within the preconstruction function has become essential. The Preconstruction Manager will manage the full preconstruction process from initial opportunity through to project handover, including coordinating the estimating team, overseeing design development, engaging with the supply chain, managing tender submissions, and ensuring effective risk management. The role requires confidence engaging with clients during tender stages and the ability to support value engineering and methodology development. The ideal candidate will come from a main contractor environment with strong tendering experience and the ability to bring structure, leadership, and commercial awareness to the function.
Why This Is a Great Place to Work
* Supportive team culture with strong collaboration and open communication
* Inclusive, positive working environment that values people
* Strong focus on safety and wellbeing
* Opportunities to grow with the business as it expands
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the full preconstruction process from opportunity to tender submission and handover
* Manage and coordinate the estimating team (three Estimators and one Bid Writer)
* Develop tender strategies, methodologies, logistics plans, and method statements
* Produce and manage construction programmes using MS Project, Asta Powerproject, or similar
* Oversee early design development and manage PCSA stages
* Lead value engineering and ensure proposals are buildable and cost‑effective
* Act as a key client contact during tender and PCSA phases
* Engage with the supply chain to secure pricing and buildability input
* Identify and manage risks throughout preconstruction
* Review tender documents and employer requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
* Experience as a Preconstruction Manager within a main contractor
* Strong understanding of the tendering process
* Ability to produce construction programmes, logistics plans, and methodology documents
* Experience managing PCSA stages
* Strong leadership skills and experience managing multidisciplinary teams
* Excellent client‑facing communication skills
* Experience in refurbishment and/or new build projects up to £10m
Desirable
* Experience in a growing contractor environment
* Ability to introduce structure and process improvements
* Strong commercial awareness
Package
A competitive salary and benefits package will be tailored for the right individual.
Next Steps
If you haven't heard back within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion, but your details will be retained for future opportunities.
Keywords
Preconstruction Manager, Pre Construction, Pre‑Construction, Estimating Manager, Tender Manager, Bid Manager, Construction Manager, Main Contractor, Refurbishment, New Build, PCSA, Design Management, Asta Powerproject, MS Project, Construction Programmes, Value Engineering, Logistics Planning, Methodology, Construction Jobs, Preconstruction Jobs, Estimator Jobs, Tender Coordination
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