Pre-Construction Lead

Pre-Construction Lead Water Infrastructure Projects Based Manchester Salary to 90k  package This highly successfulcivil engineering contractor isseeking an experienced Pre-Construction Lead to join their team delivering major water infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially and technically strong professional to play a key role in securing and shaping future projects within the water sector.

The Role As Pre-Construction Lead, you will manage the full pre-construction process from early contractor involvement through to tender submission and project handover. You will work closely with clients, design teams, estimators, planners, and operational delivery teams to develop winning solutions for complex water and wastewater schemes.

Key Responsibilities Lead pre-construction activities on water infrastructure projects Coordinate bid, design, planning, and estimating teams Develop construction methodologies and delivery strategies Manage stakeholder and client relationships throughout the tender phase Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions Support framework bids and negotiated contracts Ensure submissions are commercially competitive and technically robust Requirements Proven experience in a pre-construction, bid management, or project development role within civil engineering Strong background in water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure projects Excellent understanding of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively Whats on Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile water infrastructure schemes Career progression within a growing contractor Competitive salary and benefits package Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment If you are interested in playing a leading role in delivering critical infrastructure projects within the water sector, we would like to hear from you.