Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Location: City Of London
Industry: Building and Construction
About the Role
Our client, a leading main contractor, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Pre-Construction Manager to join their team. This is a senior role responsible for leading pre-construction planning and feasibility activities across major, high-value construction projects.
Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping project delivery, ensuring programmes, budgets, and procurement strategies are robust, realistic, and aligned with client expectations across complex schemes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Lead pre-construction planning, feasibility studies, and programme development for major projects
Work closely with project teams, including design, commercial, and site teams, to align pre-construction activities with project objectives
Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, and risk registers during the pre-construction phase
Produce and maintain accurate reports, including feasibility analyses, progress updates, and programme reviews
Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing professional insights and recommendations
Review and challenge design and contractor proposals to ensure feasibility and compliance
Contribute to procurement strategies, tender evaluations, and value engineering initiatives
Ensure all pre-construction activities align with project requirements and contractual obligations
Support bid and tender stages with programme, cost, and planning inputSkills, Experience, and Qualifications
Proven background working with a Tier One contractor is essential
Strong experience working on large-scale, complex construction projects
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and pre-construction processes
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work to tight deadlines
A proactive, solutions-driven approach
Prior experience as a Pre-Construction Manager is essentialWorking Pattern
Combination of office-based and site-based workingBenefits
Competitive salary
Travel allowance
Bonus scheme
Pension contribution
Ongoing professional development and training
Collaborative and supportive team environment