Preconstruction Manager​/Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Our client is looking for an Assistant Preconstruction Manager or preconstruction manager to join their experienced team in the East Midlands

You will play an important role in the early stages of project development, working closely with the estimating, commercial, planning, engineering and operational teams to develop competitive tenders and practical construction solutions

The role will involve supporting and managing preconstruction activities from initial tender enquiry through to contract award and handover to the delivery teams.

• Manage and support the preconstruction process across a range of civil engineering, highways, infrastructure and earthworks projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and client requirements to develop competitive and deliverable proposals.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions during the tender process.
• Develop construction programmes, logistics strategies and methodology statements.
• Ensure a smooth transition between preconstruction and operational delivery teams following contract award.
• Develop a "win" strategy

• Previous experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, highways or earthworks.
• Experience in preconstruction, project engineering, site engineering or site agent positions.
• Good technical understanding of civil engineering construction methods and project delivery.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
• My client is keen to also consider candidates coming from a site engineering or site agent background that wish to work in a more office based environment within preconstruction.