Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager | Bristol – hybrid | Permanent | Up to £65,000

Are you an experienced Construction/Pre-Construction Manager with a background in engineering?

Looking to join a rapidly-growing contractor in a truly autonomous role?

PT Renewables is supporting their long-standing client in the South West on their look for a Pre-Construction Manager.

This is a senior role, reporting directly to the directors, sitting at the heart of the business and playing a key part in how they price, pursue, and win new work.

The Role

You’ll take the lead on all pre-construction activity, owning the tender process end-to-end and working closely with the Director to assess, price, and submit bids across a varied project portfolio.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

Managing the full tender process from initial enquiry through to submission
Writing and coordinating bid and PQQ responses
Assessing the technical viability of opportunities and identifying any buildability or design concerns
Carrying out and reviewing mechanical take-offs from drawings and specifications
Providing technical input into pricing and submission documents
Ensuring a clear handover of pre-construction information to the delivery team
Keeping an accurate record of tender activity, pipeline, and outcomes
Feeding into go/no-go decisions with early-stage cost and programme input
Reporting regularly to the Director on bid status and commercial matters

About you

You’ll need a solid mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience in pre-construction or estimating within the M&E sector.

Competent in mechanical take-offs with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs
Experience reviewing and responding to contract documentation
Able to manage multiple tenders at once and work to firm deadlines

The Package