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Pre Construction Manager
Location: Northampton, UK
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you an experienced Pre-Construction Manager with a passion for leading high-value construction projects? Our client, a leading Tier 1 main contractor, is looking to expand their team in Northampton and recruit a Pre-Construction Manager to play a crucial role in their business growth.
As a Pre-Construction Manager you will lead and manage the preparation of winning bids, ensuring that every aspect of the process is meticulously planned and executed. You will work alongside internal stakeholders, technical teams, and clients to develop and present compelling, high-quality bids for a range of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning contractor renowned for delivering large-scale projects across various sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and submission of major bids, including prequalification documents, tenders, and proposals.
- Collaborate with business development, operations, and estimating teams to define win strategies and solutions.
- Manage the bid process from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and compliance.
- Engage with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to understand their needs and position the company as the contractor of choice.
- Develop and maintain key relationships with new and existing clients, identifying opportunities for future work.
- Provide leadership and guidance to junior bid team members and ensure effective resource allocation.
- Prepare and present bid reviews, post-bid analyses, and feedback to continuously improve future submissions.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in Pre Construction/Design Management/Bid Management roles, ideally within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment.
- Strong understanding of the construction industry and its procurement processes.
- Experience managing high-value and complex tenders, particularly in the commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead a team and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- A proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for winning business.
- Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar).
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a top-tier contractor on exciting, high-profile projects.
- Career development and progression opportunities in a growing business.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact at a leading Tier 1 contractor, we would love to hear from you.
