Pre-Construction Manager
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Site Manager -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Site Manager
Location: North London (Office Based)
Salary: £90,000-£110,000 D.O.E. + Car Allowance + Benefits Package
Employment: Permanent
The OpportunityAppoint is recruiting an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor based in North London.
This is a senior, office-based opportunity to lead the pre-construction process across complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects, from initial tender and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to contract award and handover.
We're particularly interested in candidates who combine a strong operational construction background with experience of managing tenders, technical proposals, design development and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience of reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks will be particularly important.
Key Responsibilities- Lead pre-construction activities across tender, ECI and PCSA stages.
- Coordinate estimating, planning, design, commercial and operational teams.
- Develop construction methodologies, programmes and technical proposals.
- Review project requirements, identify risks and assess buildability.
- Lead design coordination, value engineering and tender review meetings.
- Engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Manage technical and commercial interfaces throughout the pre-construction process.
- Oversee the transition from successful tender through to project delivery.
- Strong background working for a UK civil engineering contractor.
- Previous experience in pre-construction management or a senior operational role with significant pre-construction involvement.
- Proven experience of reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks.
- Good understanding of tendering, ECI, design coordination and construction methodologies.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex technical requirements.
- Strong commercial awareness and client-facing communication skills.
- Experience delivering substantial civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- £90,000-£110,000 D.O.E. basic salary.
- Car allowance or company car.
- Pension and additional company benefits.
- Opportunity to play a key role in securing and developing major civil engineering projects.
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