Preconstruction Manager

Pre‑Construction Manager / Senior Estimator

Location:

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £90,000-£95,000 + Car Allowance (c. £100k package)

Working Pattern: 1-2 days WFH

Benefits: 26 days holiday, 3% pension, bonus in development

A growing main contractor in Huntingdon has an opportunity for a Pre‑Construction Manager or Senior Estimator to join its expanding team. The business delivers new build and refurbishment projects across education, commercial, industrial and public sector environments, typically valued between £2m and £10m. With no Pre‑Construction Director in place, the role offers clear progression into a senior leadership position.

This position suits an experienced Estimator ready to step into a wider pre‑construction remit, or a Pre‑Construction Manager looking for long‑term development. You will work closely with the Directors and an established pre‑construction team, supporting tenders, early‑stage project planning and client engagement.

• Lead estimating for new build and refurbishment projects (£2m-£10m)
• Manage cost planning, risk reviews and value engineering
• Develop tender programmes, logistics plans and methodology input
• Liaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive pricing
• Support bid submissions, tender documentation and client presentations
• Provide early commercial and technical input during pre‑construction
• Assist with small maintenance frameworks when required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of pre‑construction processes

• Strong estimating experience within a main contractor
• Experience across new build schemes in education, commercial or public sector
• Ability to support programme, logistics and methodology
• Comfortable working in a growing business with progression opportunities
• Ambition to move into a senior pre‑construction leadership role