Pre Construction Manager

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (DOE)

Location: Near Glasgow (Office-Based with Project Involvement Across Central Belt)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pre-Construction Manager to join a growing specialist roofing and cladding contractor due to a strong pipeline of work and the successful securing of multiple high-value (£multi-million) projects.

The business has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality façade, roofing and cladding packages in collaboration with Tier 1 contractors across the Central Belt. This role will play a pivotal part in securing and shaping projects at pre-construction stage, working closely with clients, commercial teams and delivery teams.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone from a main contracting background, with Tier 1 experience highly advantageous, looking to take ownership of pre-construction activities within a specialist contractor environment.

Job Requirements

Proven experience in a Pre-Construction, Estimating or Commercial role within construction
Background working for a main contractor (essential)
Tier 1 contractor experience (highly advantageous)
Strong understanding of roofing, cladding or façade packages (desirable)
Experience managing tenders from enquiry through to contract award
Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
34 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging projects
Long-term progression within a growing business
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Key Responsibilities

Lead pre-construction activities from initial enquiry through to project award
Manage and coordinate tender submissions, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness
Review drawings, specifications and client requirements
Assess technical and commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies
Liaise with clients, consultants and Tier 1 contractors throughout the bid process
Work closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams
Support value engineering and buildability input during pre-construction
Prepare and present tender proposals and attend client meetings
Contribute to bid strategy and pipeline development
Ensure smooth handover of secured projects to delivery team

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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