Job Description:

Pre Construction Manager/ Estimator

Runcorn | Permanent | £65,000–£80,000 depending on experience
A clear route towards Pre-Construction Director

Your experience has got you here. Where could it take you next?

If you’re ready to take greater ownership of tenders, influence commercial decisions and develop towards a director role, this opportunity deserves your attention.

Recruit 4 Construction is working with an established North West building contractor to appoint a Pre Construction Manager/ Estimator.

You’ll work across new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects valued up to £5 million, using your estimating expertise to develop robust bids while coordinating the wider pre-construction process.

The longer-term ambition is clear: the successful candidate will develop towards becoming Pre-Construction Director, with progression linked to performance, capability and readiness for the role.

Put your judgement at the centre of the process

A strong tender starts with understanding what is being built, how it can be delivered and where the commercial exposure sits.

You’ll bring that understanding to each opportunity, working with colleagues, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to turn tender information into a clear, competitive submission.

Your responsibilities

• Assess tender enquiries and establish the scope and submission requirements.
• Produce detailed estimates and cost plans for projects up to £5 million.
• Complete quantity take-offs and develop accurate cost build-ups.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Resolve scope gaps, technical queries and conflicting information.
• Review construction methodology, sequencing and buildability with operational colleagues.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to improve value.
• Coordinate tender activities and maintain submission deadlines.
• Present pricing assumptions, qualifications and recommendations at adjudication meetings.
• Support post-tender negotiations and clarifications.
• Ensure delivery teams receive a thorough handover of costs, scope and tender assumptions.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll have a strong background in estimating within a building main contractor and the confidence to take responsibility for your work.

You should bring:

• Experience managing tenders for building projects valued up to £5 million.
• Relevant new build, refurbishment and/or fit-out experience.
• Sound technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Confidence communicating with the supply chain and presenting pricing decisions.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and estimating software.
• A construction qualification or equivalent practical industry experience.
• A clear appetite for broader responsibility and business leadership.

A career move with direction

You’ll have the opportunity to build on your estimating strengths, extend your pre-construction responsibilities and demonstrate your ability to lead the function.

Ready to explore your route towards Pre-Construction Director?

Call Peter at Recruit 4 Construction on (phone number removed) or email your cv via this application.

All conversations will be treated confidentially.

Recruit 4 Construction is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.