C&P Recruitment
Pre-Construction Manager
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We are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team in Central Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high quality construction projects. The business has built its success through repeat business, a strong delivery record and a commitment to developing long-term careers.
They are now looking for an experienced construction professional to take a key role within their pre-construction function, providing operational expertise and ensuring projects are fully developed, buildable and set up for successful delivery.
The role:
As Pre-Construction Manager, you will play a crucial role in the early stages of projects, working closely with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams to develop effective delivery strategies.
You will provide front-end construction expertise from tender stage through to project handover, ensuring programmes, logistics, methodologies and build strategies are practical, efficient and achievable.
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This role would suit an experienced construction professional who understands how projects are built and can provide practical solutions before works commence.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing operational and buildability input throughout the pre-construction and tender stages
- Reviewing tender information, identifying risks, opportunities and potential improvements
- Developing construction methodologies, sequencing strategies and delivery plans
- Producing and reviewing site logistics proposals, including site setup, access arrangements, welfare facilities, crane strategy and temporary works considerations
- Reviewing construction programmes and challenging sequencing, durations and delivery strategies
- Working closely with estimating teams to support tender submissions and work-winning strategies
- Reviewing design information and supporting value engineering opportunities
- Ensuring a smooth transition from pre-construction into the operational delivery teams
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What’s on offer:
- Salary circa £75,000 to £90,000 + package (dependent on experience)
- Car allowance/company vehicle
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing main contractor
- A key leadership position within the pre-construction function
The ideal candidate will have a strong background within a main contracting environment, with previous experience in pre-construction, operations management, project delivery or a similar role.
You will have excellent technical knowledge, a strong understanding of construction methodology and the ability to influence decisions at the earliest stages of a project.
If you are looking for an opportunity to play a key role in shaping projects from inception through to delivery, please submit your CV for immediate consideration and for further information contact Josh on the details below.
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