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
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Lead all pre-construction activities across Dockyard contracts
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Manage early-stage planning, scope definition and buildability reviews
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Coordinate design development, technical submissions and value engineering
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Prepare and manage programmes, cost plans and risk registers
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Lead tendering and procurement strategies for subcontractors and suppliers
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Support bid submissions, pricing and commercial reviews
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Work closely with Contracts Managers, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors to ensure smooth project handover
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Liaise with client representatives and Dockyard stakeholders during pre-construction phases
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Ensure compliance with Dockyard, defence and statutory requirements
Requirements
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Proven experience in a Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Project / Commercial role
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Strong understanding of construction planning, cost control and procurement
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Experience working within defence, Dockyard, marine, nuclear or regulated environments is highly desirable
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Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
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Strong coordination, communication and leadership skills
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Ability to work on-site in Plymouth as required
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Security clearance, or the ability to obtain it is - Required