Senior Pre-Construction Manager - Industrial Sector
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor (Construction)
Salary: up to £100,000 + Package
About the Role
A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead the pre-construction phase of major projects, with a strong focus on the industrial construction sector. You will be responsible for bid strategy, design leadership, value engineering, procurement planning, and client engagement on high-value schemes across the UK.
This role is based in Kettering, supporting an exceptional pipeline of projects including logistics facilities, distribution centres, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and complex industrial builds.
Key Responsibilities
Lead pre-construction activity from concept through to contract award
Develop and manage bid strategy, tender programmes, and delivery methodologies
Oversee design development, technical reviews, buildability, and feasibility
Drive value engineering, innovation, and risk identification/mitigation
Coordinate internal teams, consultants, and supply chain partners
Lead procurement strategy and early contractor engagement
Produce compelling client proposals, presentations, and tender submissions
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Support business growth through repeat work and bid success
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in a senior pre-construction / bid / design / tender leadership role
Ability to lead complex, high-value multidisciplinary tender submissions
Strong commercial awareness (procurement, contracts, risk, programme)
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
Construction-related degree or professional qualification desirable
Industrial sector experience preferred, but not essential
Industrial experience preferred
Industrial Sector Experience
While a strong pre-construction background is essential, industrial sector experience is preferred, and industrial project delivery exposure is highly desirable. Candidates with experience in industrial tenders, logistics, manufacturing or warehousing environments will have a distinct advantage.
Why Join
✔ Lead landmark industrial schemes for one of the UK's most respected contractors
✔ Influence project direction at the earliest stage
✔ Strong secured pipeline in a high-growth sector
✔ Hybrid working where project appropriate
✔ Career progression and sector leadership opportunities
If you would like to find out more details, please give me a call on (phone number removed)