Explore pre construction manager jobs, where leadership meets strategic planning. These roles are pivotal in the initial phases of construction projects, demanding expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. Pre construction managers collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and clients to ensure projects are feasible and aligned with objectives. 1,174 Pre Construction Manager jobs in the United Kingdom
Pre Construction Manager
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Location: Nottinghamshire or Warrington
Join Galliford Try’s Environment Business as a Pre-Construction Manager and play a key role in shaping and delivering vital infrastructure projects across the water and environmental sector. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the front end of project delivery, ensuring we meet or exceed time, cost, and quality targets.
What you will be doing:
As a Pre-Construction Manager, you will lead and coordinate all pre-construction activities, ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the interface across pre-construction, design, procurement, commercial, and delivery teams.
- Driving collaboration across stakeholders including designers, clients, planners, and supply chain to develop efficient Civil and MEICA delivery plans.
- Supporting the bid phase with operational input such as programme planning, constructability reviews, and delivery strategies.
- Facilitating smooth handovers from the Pre-Construction team to Delivery teams post-contract award.
- Leading the detailed design and procurement phases, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal validation processes.
- Ensuring high-quality design deliverables are produced on time through proactive planning and coordination.
- Organising and overseeing pre-construction site activities including surveys, trial holes, and inspections.
- Implementing effective change control systems to manage project scope, risks, and impacts.
- Developing procurement strategies to maximise value through early engagement and market testing.
- Contributing to supplier selection and challenging constraints where necessary to protect project delivery.
- Creating robust delivery and procurement schedules, with an eye on buildability and temporary works.
- Acting as the key technical interface with the client and supply chain.
- Ensuring early and continuous engagement with commissioning and asset integration teams.
- Reporting to the Risk Manager on all aspects of Civil and MEICA delivery.
- Promoting a client-focused, safe, and quality-driven culture throughout the pre-construction phase.
- Capturing and embedding best practices and continuous improvement into every project.
About You:
You’ll bring a proactive, can-do attitude to project delivery with strong leadership and technical skills. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can lead complex, multidisciplinary projects through to success.
Key Skills & Experience:
Strong background in construction or engineering, ideally within the Water/Wastewater or Environmental sectors.
Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and project interfaces.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
Commercially astute with good contract awareness.
Confident working to strict deadlines with the ability to manage supply chains effectively.
Able to challenge the status quo, drive efficiencies, and add value throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications:
- HND/HNC in a relevant Engineering discipline (BEng/MEng preferred).
- Professional qualification (desirable).
- IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
- Strong proficiency in relevant IT and software tools.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
•Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
•A wide range of corporate discounts
•Cycle to Work schemes
•Comprehensive pension plan
•Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
•Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
•Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Ryan De Stadler on
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
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Pre-Construction Manager
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Pre-Construction Manager - East Yorkshire
Join a leading Design & Build / Modular contractor and lead projects from bid to delivery!
What you'll do:
- Support the sales team to identify and secure viable bids
- Assess all construction aspects of tenders: programmes, surveys, technical, M&E, and commercial risks
- Manage project teams from design order award through to full contract launch
- Ensure design deliverables and BIM Execution Plans are clear and handed over effectively
- Engage with clients to build relationships and drive repeat business
What we're looking for:
- HND or degree in Construction preferred
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Design & Build, Modular, or Main Contracting
- Commercially and contractually aware (JCT D&B / NEC3)
- Strong project and team management skills
Take ownership of exciting modular projects and make an impact from the very start!
Apply now and shape the future of modern construction.
Pre Construction Manager
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Position: Pre Construction Manager
Location: Kent
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + package
Carrington West are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major works across the South East Water region. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the early stages of complex projects, ensuring they're set up for success from day one.
Why join this team?
·Work for an industry leader with a proven track record in the water/wastewater sector.
·Be at the forefront of projects that shape critical infrastructure.
·Enjoy a supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
The role:
As Pre-Construction Manager, you'll be the bridge between planning and delivery-overseeing all pre-construction activities, optimising project strategy, mitigating risks, and ensuring everything is ready for a smooth handover to the construction phase. You'll work closely with design, supply chain, and project teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
Key responsibilities:
·Lead multiple projects simultaneously through the pre-construction phase.
·Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships.
·Work alongside Project Managers to transition from pricing to contracts.
·Produce initial programmes with P6 Planners.
·Engage with clients to refine project requirements and works information.
·Review project documents for compliance with budget, standards, and constructability.
·Lead pre-bid/bid meetings and post-bid reviews.
·Support estimating with cost analysis and subcontractor bid reviews.
·Identify opportunities to maximise value for clients and the business.
What they're looking for:
·Proven experience in water/wastewater treatment projects.
·Strong understanding of AMP frameworks and UK water industry standards.
·Experience working with contractors and/or water utility companies.
·Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-project management skills.
·Knowledge of ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) and process systems (desirable).
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage.
Please get in contact by calling Chas on (phone number removed)
Or email (url removed)
Pre Construction Manager
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Pre-Construction Manager | Glasgow, Scotland
Working for a leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure delivery partner on a portfolio of projects across Scotland's Central Belt.
Location: Glasgow, Scotland (On-site)
Salary: 100,000 - 120,000 basic plus extensive package.
Role Description
This role sits within a specialist infrastructure team delivering large-scale projects for the energy sector across Scotland's Central Belt and beyond. As Pre-Construction Manager, you will lead the bid process for high-profile frameworks and standalone projects, ensuring submissions are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest possible standard.
You will manage all aspects of bids, develop winning strategies, and provide leadership on major tender opportunities in areas such as high voltage substations, HVDC converter stations, and OHL works. The role involves close collaboration with planners, engineers, and commercial teams to produce technically robust, commercially competitive tenders.
Key responsibilities could include but are not limited to:
- Leading the preparation, management, and coordination of pre-construction activities for infrastructure projects
- Developing competitive bid strategies tailored to framework and standalone opportunities
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary input from engineering, planning, and commercial teams
- Managing larger, complex tenders directly from prequalification to submission
- Ensuring compliance with client requirements and technical specifications
- Participating in bid reviews and providing subject matter expertise during red and final reviews
Required Experience
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering)
- Proven experience in pre-construction management within the energy sector
- Strong track record in bidding for infrastructure projects such as substations, HVDC, OHL, or grid-related works
- Experience working on major frameworks or large multi-disciplinary projects
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
PLEASE NOTE
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Georgia via LinkedIn or by calling The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).
All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
Pre-construction Manager
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About the Role
A leading design and build specialist is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join its team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping workplace and life-science fit-out projects from conception to delivery. The position involves close collaboration with designers, workplace strategists, MEP engineers, and external stakeholders to define and manage project scopes, budgets, programming, and compliance. This is a key opportunity to drive value and ensure buildability across innovative, people-focused work environments.
About the Company
The employer is an award-winning global firm with more than four decades of expertise in workplace and laboratory interior design, construction services, and building repositioning. The business is committed to delivering environments where people thrive, with sustainability, diversity, and governance embedded across operations. Its approach goes beyond aesthetics, integrating workplace planning, MEP engineering, furniture solutions, and change management to create collaborative, adaptable, and future-ready spaces.
Rewards and Benefits
- p>Competitive salary reflecting the seniority of the role
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Comprehensive benefits package, potentially including healthcare, pension, and performance-related bonuses
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Opportunities for professional development supported by access to workplace design, ESG, and construction best-practice initiatives
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Global and interdisciplinary project exposure across sectors such as workplace, education, life sciences, and landlord services
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The chance to contribute to projects that enrich human experience and well-being in workplaces worldwide
(Specific package details will be shared directly by the employer.)
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager in commercial fit-out or workplace/laboratory interiors, ideally within design-build environments
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Strong knowledge of cost planning, risk management, health & safety, building services (MEP), and compliance across the pre-construction lifecycle
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Excellent collaborative skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with design, engineering, procurement, and stakeholder teams
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Capability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining clarity on scope, budget, timing, and quality deliverables
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Commitment to ESG principles and sustainable construction practices
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Professional qualifications such as MRICS, APM, or equivalent are advantageous but not essential with a strong track record and commercial awareness
Pre-Construction Manager
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Pre-Construction Manager - East Yorkshire
Join a leading Design & Build / Modular contractor and lead projects from bid to delivery!
What you'll do:
- Support the sales team to identify and secure viable bids
- Assess all construction aspects of tenders: programmes, surveys, technical, M&E, and commercial risks
- Manage project teams from design order award through to full contract launch
- Ensure design deliverables and BIM Execution Plans are clear and handed over effectively
- Engage with clients to build relationships and drive repeat business
What we're looking for:
- HND or degree in Construction preferred
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Design & Build, Modular, or Main Contracting
- Commercially and contractually aware (JCT D&B / NEC3)
- Strong project and team management skills
Take ownership of exciting modular projects and make an impact from the very start!
Apply now and shape the future of modern construction.
Pre Construction Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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Pre-Construction Manager | Glasgow, Scotland
Working for a leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure delivery partner on a portfolio of projects across Scotland's Central Belt.
Location: Glasgow, Scotland (On-site)
Salary: 100,000 - 120,000 basic plus extensive package.
Role Description
This role sits within a specialist infrastructure team delivering large-scale projects for the energy sector across Scotland's Central Belt and beyond. As Pre-Construction Manager, you will lead the bid process for high-profile frameworks and standalone projects, ensuring submissions are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest possible standard.
You will manage all aspects of bids, develop winning strategies, and provide leadership on major tender opportunities in areas such as high voltage substations, HVDC converter stations, and OHL works. The role involves close collaboration with planners, engineers, and commercial teams to produce technically robust, commercially competitive tenders.
Key responsibilities could include but are not limited to:
- Leading the preparation, management, and coordination of pre-construction activities for infrastructure projects
- Developing competitive bid strategies tailored to framework and standalone opportunities
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary input from engineering, planning, and commercial teams
- Managing larger, complex tenders directly from prequalification to submission
- Ensuring compliance with client requirements and technical specifications
- Participating in bid reviews and providing subject matter expertise during red and final reviews
Required Experience
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering)
- Proven experience in pre-construction management within the energy sector
- Strong track record in bidding for infrastructure projects such as substations, HVDC, OHL, or grid-related works
- Experience working on major frameworks or large multi-disciplinary projects
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
PLEASE NOTE
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Georgia via LinkedIn or by calling The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).
All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
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Pre Construction Manager
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Position: Pre Construction Manager
Location: Kent
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + package
Carrington West are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major works across the South East Water region. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the early stages of complex projects, ensuring they're set up for success from day one.
Why join this team?
·Work for an industry leader with a proven track record in the water/wastewater sector.
·Be at the forefront of projects that shape critical infrastructure.
·Enjoy a supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
The role:
As Pre-Construction Manager, you'll be the bridge between planning and delivery-overseeing all pre-construction activities, optimising project strategy, mitigating risks, and ensuring everything is ready for a smooth handover to the construction phase. You'll work closely with design, supply chain, and project teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
Key responsibilities:
·Lead multiple projects simultaneously through the pre-construction phase.
·Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships.
·Work alongside Project Managers to transition from pricing to contracts.
·Produce initial programmes with P6 Planners.
·Engage with clients to refine project requirements and works information.
·Review project documents for compliance with budget, standards, and constructability.
·Lead pre-bid/bid meetings and post-bid reviews.
·Support estimating with cost analysis and subcontractor bid reviews.
·Identify opportunities to maximise value for clients and the business.
What they're looking for:
·Proven experience in water/wastewater treatment projects.
·Strong understanding of AMP frameworks and UK water industry standards.
·Experience working with contractors and/or water utility companies.
·Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-project management skills.
·Knowledge of ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) and process systems (desirable).
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage.
Please get in contact by calling Chas on (phone number removed)
Or email (url removed)
Pre-Construction Manager
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Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager
Location: UK – Hybrid 2/3 days a week in Central London
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
About the Company
Our client is a growing Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) within the utilities sector, delivering high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused network connection solutions across the UK. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for excellent service, they are seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to strengthen their team.
About the Role
The Pre-Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in managing client projects from initial enquiry and design through to handover into delivery. Acting as the main point of contact for clients, developers, DNOs, and ICPs, you will ensure all pre-construction activities are coordinated effectively to meet project timescales.
This position is open to candidates from two possible backgrounds:
- Experienced Pre-Construction / Project Coordination professionals with utilities, ICP, DNO, or IDNO experience.
- Ambitious individuals from a project support, coordination, or multi-utilities background who are eager to be trained and developed into the role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the primary client and stakeholder contact during the pre-construction phase.
- Organising pre-start meetings with clients and developers.
- Coordinating design information and connection designs with clients, DNOs, and ICPs.
- Initiating legal processes where required.
- Arranging procurement and delivery of long-lead items such as substations, GRP housings, and switchgear.
- Managing asset value quotations, MPAN requests, and point of connection (POC) arrangements.
- Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining project documentation.
- Coordinating Adoption Agreements (AA) and Bilateral Connection Agreements (BCA).
- Leading handover meetings with Project Managers once projects are ready for construction.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
- Good IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office.
Desirable (experienced route):
- Pre-construction, project coordination, or tendering experience within ICP, DNO, IDNO, or multi-utilities.
- Knowledge of substations, GRPs, MPANs, and POC processes.
- Understanding of utility adoption agreements and associated legal frameworks.
Desirable (junior route):
- Background in utilities, engineering, energy, or construction support/coordination.
- Experience in customer-facing or project support roles.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from an experienced Pre-Construction Manager.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working options (office and home-based flexibility).
- A supportive team environment with strong development opportunities.
- Full training and mentoring available for junior candidates.
- The chance to join a dynamic and expanding utilities provider at an exciting stage of growth.
If you are interested in the role, please submit a CV for consideration. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pre-Construction Manager
Posted today
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Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager
Location: UK – Hybrid 2/3 days a week in Central London
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
About the Company
Our client is a growing Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) within the utilities sector, delivering high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused network connection solutions across the UK. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for excellent service, they are seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to strengthen their team.
About the Role
The Pre-Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in managing client projects from initial enquiry and design through to handover into delivery. Acting as the main point of contact for clients, developers, DNOs, and ICPs, you will ensure all pre-construction activities are coordinated effectively to meet project timescales.
This position is open to candidates from two possible backgrounds:
- Experienced Pre-Construction / Project Coordination professionals with utilities, ICP, DNO, or IDNO experience.
- Ambitious individuals from a project support, coordination, or multi-utilities background who are eager to be trained and developed into the role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the primary client and stakeholder contact during the pre-construction phase.
- Organising pre-start meetings with clients and developers.
- Coordinating design information and connection designs with clients, DNOs, and ICPs.
- Initiating legal processes where required.
- Arranging procurement and delivery of long-lead items such as substations, GRP housings, and switchgear.
- Managing asset value quotations, MPAN requests, and point of connection (POC) arrangements.
- Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining project documentation.
- Coordinating Adoption Agreements (AA) and Bilateral Connection Agreements (BCA).
- Leading handover meetings with Project Managers once projects are ready for construction.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
- Good IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office.
Desirable (experienced route):
- Pre-construction, project coordination, or tendering experience within ICP, DNO, IDNO, or multi-utilities.
- Knowledge of substations, GRPs, MPANs, and POC processes.
- Understanding of utility adoption agreements and associated legal frameworks.
Desirable (junior route):
- Background in utilities, engineering, energy, or construction support/coordination.
- Experience in customer-facing or project support roles.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from an experienced Pre-Construction Manager.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working options (office and home-based flexibility).
- A supportive team environment with strong development opportunities.
- Full training and mentoring available for junior candidates.
- The chance to join a dynamic and expanding utilities provider at an exciting stage of growth.
If you are interested in the role, please submit a CV for consideration. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.