Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (Permanent) Location: Plymouth (Devonport Dockyard) The Role We're seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction activities across a long-term portfolio of works within Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. This is a permanent role offering long-term stability, with work secured through 2031 and beyond across multiple Dockyard contracts. You will play a key role in shaping projects from early engagement through to handover to delivery teams, ensuring schemes are fully planned, costed and de-risked before construction. Key Responsibilities * Lead all pre-construction activities across Dockyard contracts * Manage early-stage planning, scope definition and buildability reviews * Coordinate design development, technical submissions and value engineering * Prepare and manage programmes, cost plans and risk registers * Lead tendering and procurement strategies for subcontractors and suppliers * Support bid submissions, pricing and commercial reviews * Work closely with Contracts Managers, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors to ensure smooth project handover * Liaise with client representatives and Dockyard stakeholders during pre-construction phases * Ensure compliance with Dockyard, defence and statutory requirements Requirements * Proven experience in a Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Project / Commercial role * Strong understanding of construction planning, cost control and procurement * Experience working within defence, Dockyard, marine, nuclear or regulated environments is highly desirable * Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines * Strong coordination, communication and leadership skills * Ability to work on-site in Plymouth as required * Security clearance, or the ability to obtain it is - Required