Ganymede
Pre-Construction Manager
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Pre-Construction Manager | Major Building Projects | North West / Yorkshire | Hybrid Working
Looking to influence projects before they ever reach site? I'm working with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors, looking to appoint an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a growing Northern team delivering a diverse portfolio of major construction projects.
This is an opportunity to lead bids from initial enquiry through to contract award, working on high-profile schemes across education, healthcare, commercial and aviation sectors. With a secured order book, long-term framework agreements and a pipeline worth tens of billions of pounds over the coming years, this is a genuine long-term opportunity with excellent career prospects.
The Role
You'll take ownership of the entire pre-construction process, bringing together design, commercial, planning and operational teams to develop winning tender strategies and commercially robust solutions.
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Working closely with clients, consultants and the supply chain, you'll play a key role in shaping projects long before construction begins.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Leading pre-construction and two-stage tender processes
- Developing bid strategies and construction methodologies
- Managing multidisciplinary bid teams
- Coordinating design, planning, commercial and procurement activities
- Leading client meetings and tender presentations
- Managing programme, risk and governance throughout the bid process
- Supporting project teams through to successful contract award
The Projects
The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio including:
- Major education developments
- Hospital and healthcare schemes
- Commercial office and mixed-use projects
- Airport infrastructure and terminal developments
- New build and complex refurbishment schemes
What They're Looking For
You'll likely come from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor background and have experience managing pre-construction activities on medium to large construction projects. The ideal person will have:
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- Strong construction and project management experience
- Excellent commercial awareness
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Confidence leading client-facing meetings
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A collaborative approach with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
Candidates from Project Management, Construction Management, Operations, Contracts Management or Senior Site Leadership backgrounds with exposure to pre-construction are encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer?
- Hybrid working
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Competitive Salary & Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- 8% Matched Pension
- 26 Days Holiday + Additional Wellbeing Days
- Genuine Career Development
- Long-term pipeline of landmark construction projects
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