Pre-Construction Manager

UBT

Pre-construction Manager London£65,000 – £90,000 Monday to Friday Core hours of 8am – 5pm flexibility required.

A highly regarded construction and project delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead and manage the early project phases of major schemes across London.

This is an opportunity for a commercially aware and detail-driven professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys shaping projects before they reach site. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating design teams, engaging the supply chain, and ensuring programmes, budgets and tender documentation are delivered accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, you will help secure new projects while ensuring strong commercial outcomes and robust project controls from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Pre-Construction Programme, including progress tracking, updates and revisions.
• Manage and attend weekly Design Team and Client Progress Meetings, including preparation of agendas and detailed minutes.
• Ensure consultants and subcontractors remain aligned with programme milestones and key decision timelines.
• Build and manage the subcontractor tender list, including preparation and issue of Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
• Maintain the supply chain tracker, coordinating pre-tender interviews and site visits.
• Engage subcontractors during the design development phase, facilitating workshops to support alignment and value engineering.
• Review and analyse pre-tender budget submissions, identifying gaps and coordinating clarifications.
• Produce Financial Summaries and Benchmarking Assessments using current market data.
• Maintain the Request for Information (RFI) schedule, responding where appropriate and ensuring timely client updates.
• Manage and maintain the Project Risk Register and Quote Planning Sheet.
• Ensure compliance with organisational management systems and QHSES responsibilities

Requirements

• Proven experience leading pre-construction phases of construction projects, ideally within complex or high-value environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate clients, consultants and subcontractors effectively.
• 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 supply chain, consultants, and internal teams.

• Demonstrated track record preparing and issuing pre-tender documentation, RFIs and budget comparisons.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on Design & Build or complex refurbishment projects.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-profile London projects during their most strategic phase.
• Collaborative working with experienced design teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience and expertise.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.
• Be part of a friendly, rewarding business who thrive on development and supporting employees be successful.
• Core hours of 8am – 5pm however, site requirements may vary so flexibility is asked for slight changes in hours
• Salary – £65,000 – £90,000
• Holiday – 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Pension scheme