Preconstruction Manager
Starting Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 per annum.
This is a Full time, Permanent position.
Due to continued expansion, we are recruiting an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join our well established client.
About the Role:
The Pre-Construction Manager plays a critical role in shaping projects before they reach site. Working closely with clients, surveyors, estimators and delivery teams, you will lead the development of technically robust and commercially sound project proposals — from initial opportunity through to handover into operations.
This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of commercial rigour and technical credibility. You'll be the person who ensures every scheme is deliverable, compliant, and set up for success before a single operative steps foot on site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce compelling project proposals and support client presentations, defining the best strategy to secure work
- Develop estimates and cost plans for projects, variations and additional works
- Prepare detailed budgets ensuring projects can be delivered within financial targets
- Maximise project gross profit through a strong understanding of specifications, scope and delivery requirements
- Lead the development of project delivery strategies including scope, specification, programme and mobilisation planning
- Manage communication with clients and stakeholders throughout the pre-construction phase
- Identify and mitigate commercial, technical and programme risks before project commencement
- Coordinate with surveyors, estimators and delivery teams to ensure scopes are accurate and deliverable
- Support subcontractor selection and negotiation to ensure quality and value
- Ensure smooth handover of projects to the delivery team with clear scope, programme and commercial clarity
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a pre-construction, estimating, or senior commercial role within construction or a related sector
- Strong ability to build accurate cost plans and protect project margin from scope through to handover
- Experience managing multiple projects of varying size, value and complexity simultaneously
- Comfortable reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and scopes of works
- Track record of contributing to tenders, pitches or client presentations
- Experience negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
- Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills
- Design & Build project experience
Benefits:
- Unlimited holiday
- Bonus scheme — up to 50% of annual salary
- Lunch, snacks, fresh fruit and Takeaway Fridays
- Team socialising budget
- Enhanced maternity and paternity
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Reward and recognition programme including European mini-breaks
- Two company events per year
- Auto-enrolment pension