Preconstruction Manager

Reference: MO83
Posted: November 17, 2025

A superb opportunity has arisen for a Preconstruction Manager to work with the Hampshire based divisional office of this busy Tier 1 main contractor, to work closely with a key national client with an extensive pipeline of workload to roll out over the next few years.

Reporting to the Senior Preconstruction Manager and Operations Director plus/ working closely with the commercial, design and planning resource in the business, you will be responsible for engaging with the client to discuss and fully understand their requirements, providing advice and guidance plus construction input to tenders in terms of proposed methodology, sequence of works, logistics plans, etc.

This is an established framework with the client, effectively engaging the client on multiple projects, developing the project scope, design, cost plan and programme, reaching agreement and passing this on to the construction team to deliver.

Works will typically be strip out and refurbishment of existing buildings to provide healthcare space ranging in value from £2m to £9m. There is a potential £30-40m of workload annually.

Duties will include:

• Client and stakeholder liaison to assess and understand overall requirement brief and outline of proposed scheme where applicable;
• Identify risks and opportunities to contractor; Comment on viability of scheme;
• Identify key drivers and propose strategy for each scheme;
• Engage with consultants to develop tender in terms of design, budget, etc;
• Manage or contribute to bid process including coordinating input from team members, agreeing timescales, key deadlines, and attending all mid-tender interviews and client presentations;
• Develop design and methodology, plus have input to programming of work, phasing and cost plan;
• Production of tender programmes, logistics, construction phase programmes on Asta Powerproject when required; There is a Construction Planner who will undertake and / or support this also.
• Engage with supply chain to develop detailed design and methodology;
• Attend and contribute to internal tender launch, mid tender and tender adjudication meetings.
• Work closely with planner & commercial team to develop scheme, manage design development, through tender and second stage preconstruction;
• Develop scheme through preconstruction phase to financial close, plus liaison with construction team through initial start on site;
• Develop close working relationships with clients and consultants to ensure generation of repeat business;
• Reporting regularly to Senior Preconstruction Manager / Operations Director on progress.

About the Company/Client/Project:

This regional office is based in Basingstoke not far from the M3 and has an annual turnover of circa £45m.

Work is secured via a mixture of competitive tenders, negotiated works with repeat clients, some regional and national frameworks. Scope of works includes work in defence, healthcare, education, etc

Projects are typically £3m - £15m+ in value, predominantly refurbishment, fit out or new build schemes in live environments.

The business has an excellent reputation for their quality of work, safety, retention, training and development of staff, nurturing and maintaining repeat business with key clients.

Requirements and qualifications:

You will ideally be degree qualified from a project / contract management background, and have excellent attention to detail, communication and negotiations skills, keen technical, commercial and contractual knowledge, problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach.

You will possess the ability to assess a scheme and see the larger picture, encompassing the needs of the client, timescales and budget, local politics, and identify key drivers and potential obstacles.

This role will suit an experienced Preconstruction / Bid Manager, and potentially a Senior Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Design Manager with preconstruction experience, and a determined and competitive nature.

You will ideally have a proven track record of successful input to tenders or second stage preconstruction with a Main Contractor.

High standards, attention to detail and the drive will be well rewarded with a competitive salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on or send your CV to

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK