Preconstruction Manager

Position Type Full Time

Hours 37.5

Salary / Day Rate (Interims Only) From 80,000

Salary / Day Rate (Interims Only) To 95,000

Location: Derby 

This position sits within the Infrastructure division, focusing primarily on projects in the Water sector for a major tier 1 contractor. 

Reporting to the Pre-construction Director, you will collaborate closely with pre-construction leads across various water frameworks. Your role will involve providing technical expertise and overseeing activities related to bids and tenders. You will manage the pre-construction process, including Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), through to final contract agreement.

• Ensure design assurance by working closely with pre-construction leads and design managers to maintain compliance and diligence.
• Review client tender designs to identify risks, deficiencies, and opportunities, proposing effective mitigations.
• Support design development during tenders and contribute to programme planning.
• Coordinate external design resources and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve design risks.
• Attend design meetings, ensuring timely action and thorough review of contract documents.
• Lead value engineering efforts and ensure smooth project handover to operations.
• Liaise with estimating and planning teams to meet tender timelines and ensure technical and commercial bid quality.
• Manage client relationships during bids, lead technical submissions, and oversee settlement meetings.

• Background in engineering or construction management, ideally chartered, with 10+ years’ water industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge, with experience in design management, commercial, or operational roles.
• Familiarity with NEC and IChemE contracts and extensive knowledge of water treatment standards.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and bid writing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and BIM.
• Leadership experience with excellent communication, analytical, and team management abilities.
• SMSTS and CSCS card (desirable).

• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• 26 days annual leave, with options to buy/sell up to 3 days.
• Private medical insurance (with optional family cover).
• Life assurance, pension contributions up to 8%, and flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Flexible working, employee assistance program, and volunteering opportunities.

About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in the Midlands.

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website ((url removed)).

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