Job type
PermanentLocation
PrestonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£55000 - £70000 + package
Pre-Construction Managers job working for a well-known Lancashire-based building contractor
Your new company
A respected regional building contractor with a strong reputation across the North West, specialising in delivering high-quality education, healthcare, and commercial projects. With a robust pipeline of work and a collaborative culture, they are seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join their Preston office and play a pivotal role in shaping project success from the outset.
A respected regional building contractor with a strong reputation across the North West, specialising in delivering high-quality education, healthcare, and commercial projects. With a robust pipeline of work and a collaborative culture, they are seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join their Preston office and play a pivotal role in shaping project success from the outset.
Your new role
As Preconstruction Manager, you will lead the early stages of project development, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams. You’ll manage tenders, oversee design development, and ensure accurate cost planning and programming. Your input will be critical in securing work and setting projects up for successful delivery.
As Preconstruction Manager, you will lead the early stages of project development, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams. You’ll manage tenders, oversee design development, and ensure accurate cost planning and programming. Your input will be critical in securing work and setting projects up for successful delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the preconstruction process from initial enquiry to contract award
- Leading bid submissions and coordinating estimating, planning, and design input
- Liaising with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements
- Supporting value engineering and risk management initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry standards
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll have proven experience in a preconstruction or estimating role within the main contracting environment, ideally with exposure to education, healthcare or commercial sectors. Strong communication, commercial awareness, and leadership skills are essential.
You’ll have proven experience in a preconstruction or estimating role within the main contracting environment, ideally with exposure to education, healthcare or commercial sectors. Strong communication, commercial awareness, and leadership skills are essential.
What you'll get in return
You’ll join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong regional presence and a commitment to professional development. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, along with the opportunity to influence key projects and contribute to long-term business growth.
You’ll join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong regional presence and a commitment to professional development. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, along with the opportunity to influence key projects and contribute to long-term business growth.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date CV, or contact Barry Fellowes at Hays in Preston for more information.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date CV, or contact Barry Fellowes at Hays in Preston for more information.
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