Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Location: City Of London
Industry: Building and Construction
About the Role
Our client, a leading main contractor, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Pre-Construction Manager to join their team. This is a senior role responsible for leading pre-construction planning and feasibility activities across major, high-value construction projects.
Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping project delivery, ensuring programmes, budgets, and procurement strategies are robust, realistic, and aligned with client expectations across complex schemes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead pre-construction planning, feasibility studies, and programme development for major projects
* Work closely with project teams, including design, commercial, and site teams, to align pre-construction activities with project objectives
* Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, and risk registers during the pre-construction phase
* Produce and maintain accurate reports, including feasibility analyses, progress updates, and programme reviews
* Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing professional insights and recommendations
* Review and challenge design and contractor proposals to ensure feasibility and compliance
* Contribute to procurement strategies, tender evaluations, and value engineering initiatives
* Ensure all pre-construction activities align with project requirements and contractual obligations
* Support bid and tender stages with programme, cost, and planning input
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
* Proven background working with a Tier One contractor is essential
* Strong experience working on large-scale, complex construction projects
* Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and pre-construction processes
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work to tight deadlines
* A proactive, solutions-driven approach
* Prior experience as a Pre-Construction Manager is essential
Working Pattern
* Combination of office-based and site-based working
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Travel allowance
* Bonus scheme
* Pension contribution
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
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