Preconstruction Manager

Job description

Preconstruction Manager

Location: St Albans (Hybrid Available)

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits

We're recruiting for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join a leading main contractor based in St Albans. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing work-winning team, playing a key role in securing high-value construction projects across new build and refurbishment sectors.

The Role

You'll be responsible for developing winning bid strategies by producing detailed tender programmes, construction methodologies and logistics plans. Working closely with bid managers, estimators, consultants and operational teams, you'll ensure submissions are technically robust, buildable and commercially competitive.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed tender and construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Develop construction methodologies, logistics strategies and delivery plans
• Lead buildability reviews and identify project risks, sequencing constraints and value engineering opportunities
• Support and contribute to high-quality bid submissions and quality responses
• Collaborate with estimators, consultants, subcontractors and operational teams throughout the tender process
• Develop risk registers and construction sequencing plans
• Review planning constraints, consultant scopes and utility strategies where required
• Present methodology, programme and logistics proposals to clients and internal stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working for a UK main contractor
• Experience working on competitive bids and tender submissions
• Strong preconstruction or construction planning background
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject (essential)
• Excellent understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and site logistics
• Ability to manage multiple tender submissions and work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Career progression with a growing main contractor
• Opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects
• Supportive and collaborative preconstruction team

If you have main contractor experience, bid and tender experience, and are an expert user of Asta Powerproject, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Albans

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English