Pre Construction Manager

We are working with a leading contractor within the energy and infrastructure sector who is expanding its pre-construction team to support a significant 2026 project pipeline.

The initial portfolio includes the design and build of two major substations, with the role based from the client’s offices just outside Glasgow.

The Pre-Construction Manager will take responsibility for coordinating and managing projects through the pre-construction phase, ensuring they are well planned, commercially viable, technically deliverable and ready for construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction process from initial opportunity through to project handover.
• Coordinate design, commercial, procurement, planning and construction activities during pre-construction.
• Manage inputs from internal teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review project requirements, specifications, designs and tender documentation.
• Develop and manage pre-construction programmes, deliverables and key milestones.
• Identify and manage technical, commercial, programme and construction risks.
• Support the development of construction methodologies, build strategies and project solutions.
• Coordinate design development and ensure designs are commercially and practically deliverable.
• Lead engagement with subcontractors, suppliers and design consultants.
• Support tender submissions, cost planning, procurement strategies and commercial reviews.
• Ensure project assumptions, exclusions, risks and opportunities are clearly identified.
• Manage the transition from pre-construction into the delivery team, ensuring a robust project handover.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Support and develop junior members of the pre-construction team.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• 5+ years' experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Previous experience working within pre-construction, estimating, design management, project management or bid management.
• Experience managing or coordinating multiple project disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and project delivery.
• Ability to review and challenge designs, specifications and project requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Experience within the energy, utilities, power or substation sector.
• Experience working for a main contractor.
• Previous experience managing pre-construction teams or workstreams.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Relevant construction, engineering or project management qualification.

Salary open to negotiation depending on experience

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