Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pre-Construction Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of the preconstruction phase, including estimating, budgeting, planning, and early-stage project development. This individual will play a critical role in bridging client needs, design intent, and construction feasibility, laying the groundwork for successful project delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analysing and interpretation of project information
- Preparation of estimates and bid proposals on commercial construction projects for work values up to £3m
- Accurately calculating take-offs from drawings including labour and materials
- Understanding of the planning and sequencing of construction of projects
- Communication with clients to clarify unclear specifications/wording through RFI's
- Coordination with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing used for bid submission
- Participation in site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-over and project close out meetings as needed
- Use of in-house pricing and quoting system to deliver accurate estimates
- Undertaking site surveys and attend site visits as and when required
- Support the business unit led and report back weekly
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a construction estimator within the commercial construction sector
- HNC/HND in construction and the built environment or equivalent
- Experience with estimating / full tender submission process
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Private healthcare after successful completion of probation period
- Pension after successful completion of probation period
- Group Life Assurance at 3 x annual salary after successful completion of probation period
- Development and career progression opportunities
