Pre-Construction Manager

We are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team in Central Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high quality construction projects. The business has built its success through repeat business, a strong delivery record and a commitment to developing long-term careers.

They are now looking for an experienced construction professional to take a key role within their pre-construction function, providing operational expertise and ensuring projects are fully developed, buildable and set up for successful delivery.

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will play a crucial role in the early stages of projects, working closely with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams to develop effective delivery strategies.

You will provide front-end construction expertise from tender stage through to project handover, ensuring programmes, logistics, methodologies and build strategies are practical, efficient and achievable.

This role would suit an experienced construction professional who understands how projects are built and can provide practical solutions before works commence.

• Providing operational and buildability input throughout the pre-construction and tender stages
• Reviewing tender information, identifying risks, opportunities and potential improvements
• Developing construction methodologies, sequencing strategies and delivery plans
• Producing and reviewing site logistics proposals, including site setup, access arrangements, welfare facilities, crane strategy and temporary works considerations
• Reviewing construction programmes and challenging sequencing, durations and delivery strategies
• Working closely with estimating teams to support tender submissions and work-winning strategies
• Reviewing design information and supporting value engineering opportunities
• Ensuring a smooth transition from pre-construction into the operational delivery teams

• Salary circa £75,000 to £90,000 + package (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance/company vehicle
• Enhanced pension
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing main contractor
• A key leadership position within the pre-construction function

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within a main contracting environment, with previous experience in pre-construction, operations management, project delivery or a similar role.

You will have excellent technical knowledge, a strong understanding of construction methodology and the ability to influence decisions at the earliest stages of a project.