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