Overview
Freedom is currently seeking Pre Construction Managers, ideally with some experience in OHL, POC-Mast, Utilities or electrical infrastructure to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase.
The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites.
Location: Leeds, Manchester or Scotland (Hybrid). This is a permanent & full-time role with a competitive salary, car allowance and flexible benefits.
Responsibilities
The Pre Construction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases:
1. Tender Phase
o Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation.
o Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments.
o Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling.
o Address design-related queries during the tender process.
2. Post-Contract Award
o Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction.
o Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan.
o Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file.
o Support the transition from design to construction.
3. Construction Phase
o Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise.
o Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project.
o Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution.
What We’re Looking For
Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it.
Essential:
* Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management.
* Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers.
* Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ.
* HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification).
* Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH).
Desirable:
* Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards.
* Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
* CSCS card.
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
Benefits
* Industry competitive Base Salary + Sales Bonus
* Car/Car allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
* Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being
* Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
* Personal development programme
Next Steps & About Us
Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll outline the recruitment process with plenty of notice. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, using innovative approaches and latest tools and technologies. Progression is valued with a defined development path and regular reviews, training and ongoing support.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
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