Pre-Construction Manager

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 input

Skills, 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 essential

Working Pattern

• Combination of office-based and site-based working

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Travel allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Collaborative and supportive team environment