Job DescriptionPre-Construction Manager
The Company A multi award-winning, privately owned Main Contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the UK. They have built long-term partnerships with some of the UK’s leading developers, occupiers and end users, and a large share of their work comes from repeat business. The business is on a journey of rapid and sustained growth, currently delivering projects typically ranging from £20m to £100m. Projects are delivered on a new‑build, refurbishment and fit‑out basis across a broad range of sectors, including data centres, life sciences, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure and residential. The Role This is a senior pre‑construction role based in the West Midlands, reporting into the Pre‑Construction Director. You’ll sit above the proposals team as its construction expert and go‑to knowledge base, shaping how bids are developed and making sure every submission is technically robust, competitive and well presented.
Typical duties will include:
- Leading and supporting the proposals team on new bids, providing the technical input behind methodology, programme, logistics, buildability and risk
- Developing bid‑winning strategies, value propositions and solutions, alongside commercial assessment and risk management
- Coordinating input from planning, estimating, design, commercial and operations teams to produce high-quality, accurate submissions
- Managing the bid process in line with bid management procedures and corporate governance, so every submission has the best possible chance of success
- Mentoring and developing the proposals team, sharing construction knowledge so the team grows in capability
- Building strong relationships internally and with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
What we’re looking for
- A strong construction background in operations, design management, estimating or planning, with significant tender‑stage experience
- A proven track record on competitive tenders with a main contractor
- The ability to explain construction clearly and practically to non-technical colleagues, such as bid writers and coordinators
- Experience leading, mentoring or managing people
- A degree or HNC/HND in a construction‑related discipline is preferable. MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent would be an advantage.
Benefits
- A competitive package including a car allowance, bonus, pension, private healthcare, fuel card, holiday, and more.
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