Pre-Construction Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead early project phases of major schemes across London. The role involves coordinating design teams, engaging the supply chain, and delivering programmes, budgets and tender documentation accurately.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Pre-Construction Programme, tracking progress and updating schedules.
• Manage weekly Design Team and Client Progress Meetings, preparing agendas and detailed minutes.
• Ensure consultants and subcontractors align with programme milestones and decision timelines.
• Build and manage the subcontractor tender list, issuing Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
• Maintain the supply chain tracker, coordinating pre‑tender interviews and site visits.
• Facilitate workshops with subcontractors during design development to support alignment and value engineering.
• Review and analyse pre‑tender budget submissions, identify gaps and coordinate clarifications.
• Produce financial summaries and benchmarking assessments using market data.
• Maintain the Request for Information (RFI) schedule and provide timely client updates.
• Manage the Project Risk Register and Quote Planning Sheet.
• Ensure compliance with organisational management systems and QHSES responsibilities.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading pre‑construction phases of construction projects, preferably complex or high‑value.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational capability.
• Experience preparing agendas, documenting meetings and driving decisions through structured project meetings.
• Good understanding of construction budgets, benchmarking and financial assessments.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the supply chain, consultants and internal teams.

Required skills

• Construction programme management
• Budget analysis and financial benchmarking
• Supply chain and tender management
• Risk register maintenance
• RFI schedule management

What we offer

• Competitive salary £65,000‑£90,000 per year.
• Monday to Friday, core hours 8am‑5pm with flexibility.