Pre Construction Engineer

PRE-CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER – ENVIRONMENT

MANSFIELD

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Pre-Construction Engineer to join our Environment Business at Galliford Try.

Based in or near Mansfield, you’ll work across multiple projects in the region, playing a key role in the successful planning and delivery of civil and MEICA works. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering critical environmental infrastructure with lasting impact.

As a Pre-Construction Engineer, you will support the development and coordination of early-stage project planning, working collaboratively across technical, commercial, and delivery teams. Your focus will be on ensuring projects are well-positioned for successful delivery — on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

• Supporting the interface between design, procurement, commercial, and delivery functions during pre-construction.
• Coordinating with internal teams, designers, clients, and supply chain to ensure efficient delivery strategies for both civil and MEICA elements.
• Providing critical input during the pre-contract phase, including constructability reviews, programme development, and early-stage delivery planning.
• Supporting the seamless handover from pre-construction to delivery teams.
• Managing design and procurement stages to ensure client approvals and internal validation are achieved, while identifying opportunities for programme or cost efficiencies.
• Overseeing the quality and timeliness of engineering deliverables, setting clear expectations and stretch targets.
• Organising advanced site investigations such as surveys, trial holes, and inspections to inform design and delivery.
• Operating proactive change control processes to respond quickly to risks and changes.
• Working with procurement to maximise value from supply chain engagement and buying strategies.
• Supporting the development of robust delivery plans and buildability reviews, including temporary works considerations.
• Acting as a technical interface with clients and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring all functional teams (H&S, Quality, Environmental, etc.) are engaged throughout design.
• Collaborating with commissioning and asset integration teams early to plan successful project outcomes.
• Reporting on technical and delivery performance to the risk manager.
• Championing safety, quality, and environmental standards in everything you do.
• Sharing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement across projects.

You’re an enthusiastic, proactive professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about high-quality project delivery. You bring strong technical know-how, solid commercial understanding, and a desire to make a positive impact on the environment.

• HND / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng / MEng preferred).
• Proven background in construction or engineering, ideally in water/wastewater or similar infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of civil and MEICA design and delivery planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid commercial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to manage supply chain engagement and project timelines effectively.
• Confident decision-maker with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Skilled in negotiation and managing stakeholders.
• Proficient with IT systems and relevant software tools.
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• Professional qualification (preferred but not essential).
• A positive, can-do mindset and proactive attitude.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Flexibility and resilience to work across multiple projects.
• A collaborative nature with a passion for excellent customer service.

With an impressive order book of over £ billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high…