Preconstruction Manager - Construction
Location: Midlands
Company: Tier 1 contractor
Salary: circa £90,000 plus company car or allowance, extensive benefits
The Opportunity:
Regarded as one of the best employers in the industry, this leading tier 1 contractor has a rare opportunity for a talented Preconstruction Manager to join the business.
They are a no-nonsense company that work on a diverse range of projects for private and public sector clients. Considering the size of the company, they still retain a family feel and you will have autonomy to make decisions without the bureaucracy that many tier 1 companies often carry.
The successful Preconstruction Manager will report into the Preconstruction Director and be the focal point of work winning within the region, leading bids, whilst orchestrating the design team and working closely with internal teams, consultants, and clients. You'll play a vital part in tender submissions, ensuring projects are effectively scoped, planned, and delivered to the highest standard.
Projects will be largely centred around education the education sector so prior experience in working on DfE bids is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage preconstruction activities from bid stage (up to stage 3) through to handover to delivery teams.
- Work collaboratively with estimators, planners, design managers, and bid writers.
- Lead and coordinate bid submissions, ensuring compliance with DfE frameworks and requirements.
- Engage with consultants and clients to develop innovative, value-engineered solutions.
- Drive programme, cost, and design certainty during preconstruction phases.
- Present strategies and proposals to internal and external stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Preconstruction Manager, Bid Manager or Design Manager (Precon) within main contracting.
- Demonstrable track record of successfully managing DfE education projects/bids.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Location:
Ideal locations for the Preconstruction Manager to live would be north Birmingham, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire or South Yorkshire
To Apply:
Please apply for the Preconstruction Manager vacancy via this website/job board or send your CV directly to j.bakewell@navartis.co.uk.
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