Pre-Construction Manager - Midlands

  • Appoint Limited
  • Chelmsley Wood, Warwickshire
  • 28/10/2026
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Construction Manager Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Pre-Construction Manager - Civil Engineering

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands - Office Based
Salary: £85,000-£105,000 D.O.E. + Car + Package
Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

Appoint is recruiting an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor based in Birmingham.

This is a senior, office-based opportunity to lead the pre-construction process across complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects, from initial tender and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to contract award and handover.

We're particularly interested in candidates who combine a strong operational construction background with experience of managing tenders, technical proposals, design development and multidisciplinary teams. Experience of reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks will be particularly important.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead pre-construction activities across tender, ECI and PCSA stages.
  • Coordinate estimating, planning, design, commercial and operational teams.
  • Develop construction methodologies, programmes and technical proposals.
  • Review project requirements, identify risks and assess buildability.
  • Lead design coordination, value engineering and tender review meetings.
  • Engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
  • Manage technical and commercial interfaces throughout the pre-construction process.
  • Oversee the transition from successful tender through to project delivery.
Experience & Requirements:
  • Strong background working for a UK civil engineering contractor.
  • Previous experience in pre-construction management or a senior operational role with significant pre-construction involvement.
  • Proven experience of reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks.
  • Good understanding of tendering, ECI, design coordination and construction methodologies.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex technical requirements.
  • Strong commercial awareness and client-facing communication skills.
  • Experience delivering substantial civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
Salary & Benefits:
  • £85,000-£105,000 D.O.E. basic salary.
  • Car allowance or company car.
  • Pension and additional company benefits.
  • Birmingham office-based position, with no hybrid working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in securing and developing major civil engineering projects.
Apply now with an updated CV and/or for more information contact Dan Bowen on (phone number removed).