Pre-Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager

First People Solutions is recruiting for a Pre-Construction Manager to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure, energy, environmental, and industrial projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to lead tender submissions, coordinate multidisciplinary bid and design teams, and develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for a diverse range of civil engineering projects.

We're keen to speak with Bid Managers, Pre-Construction Managers, Design Managers, Estimators, or other relevant civil engineering professionals looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

Lead tender submissions from enquiry through to contract award
Coordinate internal teams and external design consultants throughout the bid process
Develop construction methodologies, programmes, and technical submissions
Review drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
Manage design activities during pre-construction and tender stages
Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions
Attend client meetings, site visits, and tender presentations
Support successful handover of awarded projects to delivery teams

Requirements

Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Experience within bid management, pre-construction, engineering, estimating, or project management within civil engineering or construction environment
Strong understanding of tendering and bid processes
Experience coordinating design activities and technical submissions
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specification
Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of NEC contracts

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure projects
Exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of project delivery
Collaborative and supportive working environmentEqual Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed