Pre Construction Manager

We are working with a forward-thinking construction company committed to delivering high-quality projects across social housing, education, sports, health, and commercial sectors. We pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Role Overview:
Our clientare seeking an experienced and proactive Pre-Construction Manager to join their London team. You will play a key role in shaping and developing projects from conception to tender, providing strategic insight and technical expertise to ensure feasibility, efficiency, and value. This role will focus on delivering projects that positively impact communities, from schools and healthcare facilities to sports and housing developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pre-construction phase for projects across social housing, education, sports, health, and commercial sectors.

• Develop cost plans, budgets, and procurement strategies to ensure projects are financially viable.

• Prepare detailed tender documentation, including specifications, bills of quantities, and risk assessments.

• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to define project scope, design, and programme.

• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and value engineering exercises to optimise designs.

• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

• Support bid management and contribute to winning new business opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and sustainability standards.

• Mentor and lead junior pre-construction staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with a main contractor in pre-construction management, ideally including social housing, education, sports, health, and commercial projects.

• Strong knowledge of cost planning, tendering processes, and construction procurement methods.

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with external consultants.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Familiarity with BIM, CAD, or other relevant design software is desirable.

• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) is advantageous.

What They CanOffer:

• A dynamic, supportive work environment in central London.

• Opportunities to work on impactful projects across diverse sectors.

• Career development and professional growth.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.