Pre-Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager - Civil Engineering
 
Location: North London (Office Based)
Salary: £90,000-£110,000 D.O.E. + Car Allowance + Benefits Package
Employment: Permanent
 
The Opportunity
 
Appoint is recruiting an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor based in North London.
 
This is a senior, office-based opportunity to lead the pre-construction process across complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects, from initial tender and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to contract award and handover.
 
We're particularly interested in candidates who combine a strong operational construction background with experience of managing tenders, technical proposals, design development and multidisciplinary teams.
 
Experience of reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks will be particularly important.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-construction activities across tender, ECI and PCSA stages.
• Coordinate estimating, planning, design, commercial and operational teams.
• Develop construction methodologies, programmes and technical proposals.
• Review project requirements, identify risks and assess buildability.
• Lead design coordination, value engineering and tender review meetings.
• Engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Manage technical and commercial interfaces throughout the pre-construction process.
• Oversee the transition from successful tender through to project delivery.

Experience & Requirements:

• Strong background working for a UK civil engineering contractor.
• Previous experience in pre-construction management or a senior operational role with significant pre-construction involvement.
• Proven experience of reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks.
• Good understanding of tendering, ECI, design coordination and construction methodologies.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex technical requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing communication skills.
• Experience delivering substantial civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

Salary & Benefits:

• £90,000-£110,000 D.O.E. basic salary.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Pension and additional company benefits.
• Opportunity to play a key role in securing and developing major civil engineering projects.

Apply now with an updated CV and/or for more information contact Dan Bowen on (phone number removed).