Preconstruction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager for a Tier 1 Main Contractor to lead and manage the pre-construction process across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, with a strong focus on the public sector
.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, you will take ownership of projects from initial tender opportunity through to main contract award
, ensuring a coordinated, commercially robust and client-focused approach throughout the bid lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with proven experience delivering successful public sector bids and leading multidisciplinary teams to secure major construction projects.

• Lead the pre-construction process from tender enquiry through to contract award.
• Review tender documentation and develop winning bid strategies.
• Take full ownership of bid submissions, coordinating, reviewing and contributing high-quality written content while identifying key differentiators.
• Manage and coordinate bid managers, bid writers and the wider pre-construction team.
• Develop tender programmes, resource plans, budgets and governance processes, ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Chair internal and external bid meetings and client engagement sessions.
• Undertake site visits to assess construction constraints and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, designers and supply chain partners throughout the bid process.
• Identify and appoint appropriate consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors to support bid development.
• Lead the development of construction methodologies, design solutions and delivery strategies.
• Prepare and deliver presentation material for client interviews and tender presentations.
• Manage second-stage tender and PCSA activities through to contract award, including:
• Development of detailed pre-construction programmes.
• Coordination of design management, commercial activities, procurement, planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversight of risk and opportunity management.
• Management of planning and third-party approvals.
• Production of Contractor's Proposals and contract deliverables.
• Leading progress meetings and reporting on pre-construction activities.
• Supporting contract negotiations and documentation.
• Ensuring a seamless handover to the delivery team at project commencement.
• Visit live projects to capture lessons learned and improve future tender submissions.
• Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contribute to regional and national strategic bids where required.

• Significant experience delivering pre-construction services within the public sector construction market & Main-Contracting experience.
• A proven track record of managing bids from initial opportunity through to successful contract award.
• Strong knowledge of two-stage tendering and PCSA processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary bid teams across design, planning, commercial and operational functions.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodology, programme development and commercial strategy.
• Experience producing high-quality written tender responses and client presentations.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build lasting relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Experience managing risk and opportunity throughout the bid process.
• Strong project and construction management capability.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Confidence to challenge design, programme and construction methodologies to deliver best-value solutions.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Membership of CIOB or an equivalent professional body is desirable.