Pre Construction Manager

Join One of the UK’s Leading Civil Engineering Specialists – Pre-Construction Manager Wanted! 🚧 Are you a driven, detail-oriented leader ready to shape the future of major infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join a top-tier, family-founded UK civil engineering business with over 40 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure across the water, transport, built environment, and energy sectors. 🏗 Why Join Us? As one of the largest privately-owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, we offer: * Job security and long-term projects through major national frameworks * Hands-on delivery across high-impact civil engineering and MEICA schemes * Strong internal promotion culture – we grow talent from within * Gold-rated Investors in People organisation * A true people-first culture with over 1,200 employees across the UK We don’t just build infrastructure—we build careers. 💼 The Role: Pre-Construction Manager You’ll lead the early stages of critical infrastructure schemes, shaping safe, cost-effective and sustainable solutions before ground is even broken. Your Mission: * Take the reins on pre-construction activities—from concept to handover * Collaborate with clients, designers, engineers and planners to deliver smart, risk-aware solutions * Drive value and innovation while ensuring compliance, constructability and safety * Provide design leadership and engineering oversight across multiple disciplines * Support tendering, commercial strategy, and stakeholder alignment * Deliver pre-construction excellence that sets up projects for success 👷 What You Bring: Essential: * Proven experience in project/design leadership in civil engineering * Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent * Familiarity with CDM regulations, contract conditions and planning tools like Primavera P6 * Strong commercial acumen and collaborative approach * Great communicator, critical thinker and problem solver Desirable: * Professional chartership * Experience in frameworks like Affinity Water 🎁 What You’ll Get: * Competitive salary + profit share scheme * Company pension + life assurance * Private medical cover * 25 days holiday + bank holidays + loyalty days * Company car/allowance or green car scheme * Structured leadership development and training * Volunteering leave + wellbeing and mental health support * Flexible working and annual salary reviews 💬 We’re not just looking for a manager—we’re looking for a leader who shares our values. If you\’re passionate about engineering solutions that make a real difference, and want to be part of a company that values integrity, commitment, and people above all else, we want to hear from you. 📩 Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow