Pre-Construction Manager
📍 Location: Birmingham
📄 Type: Permanent
Regional Main Contractor | Industrial & Logistics | Birmingham
A well-established main contractor based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their commercial team, supporting the delivery of industrial and logistics projects valued up to £50 million.
This is a key role within the business, working closely with estimating, commercial, design, and business development teams to successfully take projects from early engagement through to construction.
The Role
As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for managing the pre-construction process and ensuring tenders and negotiated projects are effectively planned, costed, and de-risked.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing pre-construction activities from early-stage design through to contract award
Coordinating input from estimating, commercial, design, and planning teams
Leading tender strategy, programme development, and value engineering
Managing risk, opportunity, and buildability reviews
Supporting client and consultant meetings during pre-construction
Ensuring smooth handover from pre-construction to delivery teams
About You
Proven experience in a Pre-Construction Manager or similar role with a main contractor
Strong background in industrial and logistics projects
Sound commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes
Experience managing tenders and negotiated work up to £50m
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
Competitive benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-quality industrial and logistics schemes
Long-term career progression within a stable and growing contractor