Job Description:

Preconstruction Technical Manager
Enabling Works
£85,000 - £100,000 + Benefits
Central London
  
Company
  
Our client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering complex enabling works and civil engineering projects across London and the wider UK.

Operating as Principal Contractor on the majority of their schemes, they deliver demolition, basement construction, reinforced concrete structures, temporary works, remediation, earthworks and concrete packages on projects valued up to £40m. The business has built a reputation for delivering technically challenging projects and continues to grow through repeat business and long-term client relationships.
  
Opportunity
  
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Preconstruction Technical Manager to join a growing preconstruction team. Working closely with the Preconstruction Lead, Estimators and Preconstruction Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring tender submissions are technically robust, commercially viable and fully aligned with project delivery requirements.

The successful candidate will lead the technical development of tender opportunities, helping shape construction methodologies, programmes and delivery strategies for some of London's most complex enabling works projects. This position offers exposure to a diverse portfolio including top-down demolition, cut-and-carve structures, hydraulic jacking operations, retrofit developments and major new-build towers with deep basement construction.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and delivery strategies for tender submissions.
• Coordinate technical responses and manage the successful delivery of tender programmes.
• Produce and present tender review presentations to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Attend and lead site visits to assess project constraints and develop construction methodologies.
• Create construction programmes using Asta and identify the most efficient delivery sequences.
• Produce temporary works design briefs and outline method statements.
• Support the PQQ process and provide technical input to bid submissions.
• Manage specialist subcontractor enquiries and evaluate quotations to secure best-value solutions.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure proposed solutions are practical and deliverable.
• Assist in unlocking technically challenging projects through innovative engineering approaches.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager within RC frame, construction or enabling works environments, looking to transition into preconstruction; or existing experience within a preconstruction role.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodology development and programme planning.
• Experience producing or reviewing tender documentation and technical submissions.
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject or similar planning software.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to assess project risks and develop practical engineering solutions.

Salary & benefits

• £85,000 - £100,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• All travel expenses covered.
• Private healthcare.
• Company pension scheme.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

How to apply
  
For more information or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Cityscape Recruitment and submit your CV for consideration.