Junior Pre-Construction Manager

Location:

Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Hours:

8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per annum. Holiday: 36 days, including Bank Holidays.

Sector:
Commercial Construction.

Our Client is a long‑established UK construction company specialising in high‑performance construction, fit‑out, and refurbishment projects across healthcare, industrial, retail, and education sectors. They have a strong reputation for delivering technically complex projects, particularly within medical and healthcare environments, offering a full turnkey service including bespoke joinery manufacturing, design‑and‑build solutions, and specialist medical fit‑outs. With a focus on quality, reliability, and long‑term client relationships, they are known for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to exceptionally high standards across the UK.

Due to a growing number of projects won, we are looking to recruit a commercially aware, junior pre‑construction manager. As a junior pre‑construction manager, you’ll understand client requirements, project planning, visit client sites, and produce cost estimates for approval.

• Understand client requirements and prepare a clear, defined scope of works.
• Arrange and attend nationwide site visits to further understand client requirements, take accurate measurements, and build strong working relationships with clients.
• In‑depth project planning and coordination.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and take‑offs.
• Support the design and development team to ensure cost and buildability are aligned with the programme.
• Identify commercial risk and advise on opportunities for value engineering.

• Strong commercial awareness and at least 3 years of experience within the construction industry.
• Experience in estimation, contracts management, project management or quantity surveying is preferred.
• Technical skills are essential, with a strong preference for candidates who can understand and interpret technical drawings.
• High‑level organisational skills and clear communication skills.
• Ability to prepare detailed cost estimates with competitive quotations.
• Key negotiation skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

• Salary up to £50,000, depending on background experience.
• Strong work‑life balance with 28 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Regular working hours 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
• Company vehicle provided and expenses covered.
• Pension scheme upon completion of probation.