Pre-Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager | Major Building Projects | North West / Yorkshire | Hybrid Working

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Looking to influence projects before they ever reach site?

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I'm working with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors, looking to appoint an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a growing Northern team delivering a diverse portfolio of major construction projects.

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This is an opportunity to lead bids from initial enquiry through to contract award, working on high-profile schemes across education, healthcare, commercial and aviation sectors.

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With a secured order book, long-term framework agreements and a pipeline worth tens of billions of pounds over the coming years, this is a genuine long-term opportunity with excellent career prospects.

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The Role

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You'll take ownership of the entire pre-construction process, bringing together design, commercial, planning and operational teams to develop winning tender strategies and commercially robust solutions.

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Working closely with clients, consultants and the supply chain, you'll play a key role in shaping projects long before construction begins.

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Typical responsibilities include:

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Leading pre-construction and two-stage tender processes

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Developing bid strategies and construction methodologies

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Managing multidisciplinary bid teams

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Coordinating design, planning, commercial and procurement activities

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Leading client meetings and tender presentations

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Managing programme, risk and governance throughout the bid process

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Supporting project teams through to successful contract award

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The Projects

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The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio including:

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• Major education developments
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• Hospital and healthcare schemes
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• Commercial office and mixed-use projects
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• Airport infrastructure and terminal developments
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• New build and complex refurbishment schemes
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What They're Looking For

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You'll likely come from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor background and have experience managing pre-construction activities on medium to large construction projects.

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The ideal person will have:

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• Strong construction and project management experience
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• Excellent commercial awareness
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• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
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• Confidence leading client-facing meetings
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• Strong communication and organisational skills
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• A collaborative approach with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
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Candidates from Project Management, Construction Management, Operations, Contracts Management or Senior Site Leadership backgrounds with exposure to pre-construction are encouraged to apply.

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What's on Offer?

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Hybrid working

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Company Car or Car Allowance

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Competitive Salary & Bonus

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Private Healthcare

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8% Matched Pension

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26 Days Holiday + Additional Wellbeing Days

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Genuine Career Development

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Long-term pipeline of landmark construction projects