Pre-construction Manager

Job Title: Pre-Contruction Manager
Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum (Permanent)
Location: Plymouth (Devonport Dockyard)

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction activities across a long-term portfolio of works within Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. This is a permanent role offering long-term stability, with work secured through 2031 and beyond across multiple Dockyard contracts.

You will play a key role in shaping projects from early engagement through to handover to delivery teams, ensuring schemes are fully planned, costed and de-risked before construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-construction activities across Dockyard contracts

• Manage early-stage planning, scope definition and buildability reviews

• Coordinate design development, technical submissions and value engineering

• Prepare and manage programmes, cost plans and risk registers

• Lead tendering and procurement strategies for subcontractors and suppliers

• Support bid submissions, pricing and commercial reviews

• Work closely with Contracts Managers, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors to ensure smooth project handover

• Liaise with client representatives and Dockyard stakeholders during pre-construction phases

• Ensure compliance with Dockyard, defence and statutory requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Project / Commercial role

• Strong understanding of construction planning, cost control and procurement

• Experience working within defence, Dockyard, marine, nuclear or regulated environments is highly desirable

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines

• Strong coordination, communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work on-site in Plymouth as required

• Security clearance, or the ability to obtain it is - Required