Entech Technical Solutions
Preconstruction Manager
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Preconstruction Manager
Location: St Albans (Hybrid Available)
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits
We're recruiting for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join a leading main contractor based in St Albans. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing work-winning team, playing a key role in securing high-value construction projects across new build and refurbishment sectors.
The Role
You'll be responsible for developing winning bid strategies by producing detailed tender programmes, construction methodologies, and logistics plans. Working closely with bid managers, estimators, consultants, and operational teams, you'll ensure submissions are technically robust, buildable, and commercially competitive.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed tender and construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
- Develop construction methodologies, logistics strategies, and delivery plans
- Lead buildability reviews and identify project risks, sequencing constraints, and value engineering opportunities
- Support and contribute to high-quality bid submissions and quality responses
- Collaborate with estimators, consultants, subcontractors, and operational teams throughout the tender process
- Develop risk registers and construction sequencing plans
- Review planning constraints, consultant scopes, and utility strategies where required
- Present methodology, programme, and logistics proposals to clients and internal stakeholders
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Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working for a UK main contractor
- Experience working on competitive bids and tender submissions
- Strong preconstruction or construction planning background
- Proficient in Asta Powerproject (essential)
- Excellent understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and site logistics
- Ability to manage multiple tender submissions and work to tight deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working
- Career progression with a growing main contractor
- Opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects
- Supportive and collaborative preconstruction team
If you have main contractor experience, bid and tender experience, and are an expert user of Asta Powerproject, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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