Assistant Pre-Construction Trainee

Assistant Pre-Construction Manager – Industrial Sector
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor (Construction)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Package

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to support the delivery of pre-construction strategy and tender development for major industrial construction projects.

Working within the Industrial Division of a leading Tier 1 main contractor, you will play a key role in supporting bid planning, design coordination, value engineering, and early supply chain engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven pre-construction professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Based in Kettering, you will help support a strong pipeline of developments including logistics hubs, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, warehousing, and large-scale industrial builds.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with pre-construction activities from concept through to tender submission and contract award

Support the development of tender programmes, bid strategies, and delivery methodologies

Help coordinate design teams, consultants, and supply chain partners

Contribute to value engineering, buildability reviews, and risk assessments

Support procurement planning and early subcontractor engagement

Assist in producing high-quality client proposals, presentations, and tender documentation

Maintain accurate tender records, project handover information, and bid tracking data

Support stakeholder communication across internal teams and external partners

Candidate Requirements

Experience in pre-construction, bid support, design coordination, or project planning within construction

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams

Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering, procurement, and risk

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

A construction-related qualification or degree is desirable

Industrial sector experience preferred, but not essential

Industrial construction exposure is highly desirable

Why Join

✔ Work with one of the UK's top construction contractors
✔ Gain hands-on experience supporting high-profile industrial tenders
✔ Clear development pathway into Pre-Construction Management
✔ Strong and growing regional project pipeline
✔ Hybrid working where project-appropriate
✔ Supportive team culture focused on mentoring and progression