Pre-Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Glasgow
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Shape the future of Scotland’s infrastructure.

Join a leading civil engineering contractor and take the lead in turning ground breaking ideas into real projects.

Our client, a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their growing team based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the early stages of major infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Scotland.

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for managing all pre-construction activities from initial tender through to project handover to the delivery team. You will work closely with clients, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure that bids are technically robust, commercially competitive, and aligned with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the pre-construction phase across multiple civil engineering projects.
• Develop and manage tender strategies, programmes, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with estimating, design, planning, and commercial teams to produce high-quality bid submissions.
• Support value engineering and buildability reviews.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and key supply chain partners to build strong working relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards.

About You

• Proven experience in a pre-construction or senior engineering management role within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Strong technical understanding of major civil works (e.g., roads, bridges, utilities, renewable energy, or marine infrastructure).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects shaping Scotland’s infrastructure.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a forward-thinking contractor.
• Genuine scope for career progression and professional development.

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking for a new challenge with a reputable and progressive civil engineering contractor, please submit your CV or for more information, contact Adam Rahma on quoting J46276.

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