Preconstruction Manager
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Preconstruction Manager – Leading Main Contractor
Overview
A well‑established and growing main contractor with a turnover of £45m and projects up to £10m is strengthening its preconstruction leadership as tender volumes and complexity increase. The business delivers refurbishment and new build schemes and is known for its collaborative culture, strong communication, and supportive working environment.
Role Summary
As the business continues to grow and tender complexity increases, strengthening leadership within the preconstruction function has become essential. The Preconstruction Manager will manage the full preconstruction process from initial opportunity through to project handover, including coordinating the estimating team, overseeing design development, engaging with the supply chain, managing tender submissions, and ensuring effective risk management. The role requires confidence engaging with clients during tender stages and the ability to support value engineering and methodology development. The ideal candidate will come from a main contractor environment with strong tendering experience and the ability to bring structure, leadership, and commercial awareness to the function.
Why This Is a Great Place to Work
Supportive team culture with strong collaboration and open communication
Inclusive, positive working environment that values people
Strong focus on safety and well-being
Opportunities to grow with the business as it expands
Key Responsibilities
Lead the full preconstruction process from opportunity to tender submission and handover
Manage and coordinate the estimating team (three Estimators and one Bid Writer)
Develop tender strategies, methodologies, logistics plans, and method statements
Produce and manage construction programmes using MS Project, Asta Powerproject, or similar
Oversee early design development and manage PCSA stages
Lead value engineering and ensure proposals are buildable and cost‑effective
Act as a key client contact during tender and PCSA phases
Engage with the supply chain to secure pricing and buildability input
Identify and manage risks throughout preconstruction
Review tender documents and employer requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
Experience as a Preconstruction Manager within a main contractor
Strong understanding of the tendering process
Ability to produce construction programmes, logistics plans, and methodology documents
Experience managing PCSA stages
Strong leadership skills and experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Excellent client‑facing communication skills
Experience in refurbishment and/or new build projects up to £10m
Desirable
Experience in a growing contractor environment
Ability to introduce structure and process improvements
Strong commercial awareness
Package
A competitive salary and benefits package will be tailored for the right individual.
Next Steps
If you haven’t heard back within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion, but your details will be retained for future opportunities.
Keywords
Preconstruction Manager, Pre Construction, Pre-Construction, Estimating Manager, Tender Manager, Bid Manager, Construction Manager, Main Contractor, Refurbishment, New Build, PCSA, Design Management, Asta Powerproject, MS Project, Construction Programmes, Value Engineering, Logistics Planning, Methodology, Construction Jobs, Preconstruction Jobs, Estimator Jobs, Tender Coordination
Overview
A well‑established and growing main contractor with a turnover of £45m and projects up to £10m is strengthening its preconstruction leadership as tender volumes and complexity increase. The business delivers refurbishment and new build schemes and is known for its collaborative culture, strong communication, and supportive working environment.
Role Summary
As the business continues to grow and tender complexity increases, strengthening leadership within the preconstruction function has become essential. The Preconstruction Manager will manage the full preconstruction process from initial opportunity through to project handover, including coordinating the estimating team, overseeing design development, engaging with the supply chain, managing tender submissions, and ensuring effective risk management. The role requires confidence engaging with clients during tender stages and the ability to support value engineering and methodology development. The ideal candidate will come from a main contractor environment with strong tendering experience and the ability to bring structure, leadership, and commercial awareness to the function.
Why This Is a Great Place to Work
Supportive team culture with strong collaboration and open communication
Inclusive, positive working environment that values people
Strong focus on safety and well-being
Opportunities to grow with the business as it expands
Key Responsibilities
Lead the full preconstruction process from opportunity to tender submission and handover
Manage and coordinate the estimating team (three Estimators and one Bid Writer)
Develop tender strategies, methodologies, logistics plans, and method statements
Produce and manage construction programmes using MS Project, Asta Powerproject, or similar
Oversee early design development and manage PCSA stages
Lead value engineering and ensure proposals are buildable and cost‑effective
Act as a key client contact during tender and PCSA phases
Engage with the supply chain to secure pricing and buildability input
Identify and manage risks throughout preconstruction
Review tender documents and employer requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
Experience as a Preconstruction Manager within a main contractor
Strong understanding of the tendering process
Ability to produce construction programmes, logistics plans, and methodology documents
Experience managing PCSA stages
Strong leadership skills and experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Excellent client‑facing communication skills
Experience in refurbishment and/or new build projects up to £10m
Desirable
Experience in a growing contractor environment
Ability to introduce structure and process improvements
Strong commercial awareness
Package
A competitive salary and benefits package will be tailored for the right individual.
Next Steps
If you haven’t heard back within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion, but your details will be retained for future opportunities.
Keywords
Preconstruction Manager, Pre Construction, Pre-Construction, Estimating Manager, Tender Manager, Bid Manager, Construction Manager, Main Contractor, Refurbishment, New Build, PCSA, Design Management, Asta Powerproject, MS Project, Construction Programmes, Value Engineering, Logistics Planning, Methodology, Construction Jobs, Preconstruction Jobs, Estimator Jobs, Tender Coordination