The Role
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead all pre-contract activities and ensure the successful transition of projects from client instruction through to contract execution. This is a pivotal role within TG Escapes, focused on securing viable, profitable projects while coordinating internal teams, consultants, and clients.
This role is office-based at our Coventry Head Office, therefore candidates must be within a commutable distance, although flexible/hybrid working may be available for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction Leadership
Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase for clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.
Lead internal pre-construction meetings, tracking actions, risks, and programme milestones.
Ensure all activities align with company processes, timelines, and commercial objectives.
Project Feasibility & Early Engagement
Support the sales team in reviewing new enquiries for viability, constraints, and risks.
Coordinate site assessments, surveys, and investigations.
Work closely with planning consultants and design teams from project inception.
Design Coordination
Identify design deliverables and communicate requirements to the Technical Director.
Manage information flow between clients and the design team.
Support procurement, onboarding, and management of external designers.
Ensure drawings and specifications are viable and meet client expectations.
Estimating & Commercial Support
Liaise with the commercial team on cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions.
Review subcontractor, consultant, and supplier quotations.
Challenge assumptions, value-engineer solutions, and mitigate commercial risk.
Support preparation of tender bids, proposals, and client presentations.
Programme Development
Establish preliminary design and manufacturing programmes aligned with TG Escapes’ build solutions.
Identify critical path items, procurement lead times, and efficiencies.
Coordinate with production and logistics teams to align sequencing with factory capacity.
Risk Management & Compliance
Identify and manage design, planning, ecological, commercial, and construction risks.
Ensure mitigation strategies are implemented and monitored.
Maintain compliance with CDM regulations, sustainability standards, and timber-frame safety and quality guidance.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations.
Ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams.
Handover to Delivery
Produce comprehensive pre-construction handover documentation.
Ensure design freeze, cost agreement, and scope clarity prior to contract award.
Support delivery teams during project mobilisation as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience in pre-construction within modular (MMC) or off-site construction.
Experience leading multidisciplinary design and technical teams.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret cost plans, BOQs, and tender documentation.
Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Desirable
Experience within education and leisure sectors.
Knowledge of sustainable construction methods.
Understanding of planning processes and building control requirements.
Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Asta).
Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.
Personal Attributes
Proactive, organised, and detail-driven.
Strong leadership and collaborative working style.
Commercially aware with technical accuracy.
Problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
Passionate about sustainability and modern methods of construction.
What We Offer
Attractive, negotiable salary
Minimum 37 hours per week with potential hybrid working
25 days holiday plus public holidays
Office-based role at Coventry Head Office (Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:00 | Fri 8:00–14:30)
Support with career progression and education
Paid professional membership
Cycle2Work scheme
Charitable fundraising through our TG Challenge and CSR activities
A supportive, innovative, and design-led working environment
Why Join TG Escapes?
Work on cutting-edge modular projects that positively impact communities and the environment
Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking culture
Strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly design
Excellent professional development and growth opportunities
Benefits including Hybrid Working, TG Challenge, The Great Escape Day, and 25 days’ holiday
31/12/2025
Full time
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead all pre-contract activities and ensure the successful transition of projects from client instruction through to contract execution. This is a pivotal role within TG Escapes, focused on securing viable, profitable projects while coordinating internal teams, consultants, and clients.
This role is office-based at our Coventry Head Office, therefore candidates must be within a commutable distance, although flexible/hybrid working may be available for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction Leadership
Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase for clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.
Lead internal pre-construction meetings, tracking actions, risks, and programme milestones.
Ensure all activities align with company processes, timelines, and commercial objectives.
Project Feasibility & Early Engagement
Support the sales team in reviewing new enquiries for viability, constraints, and risks.
Coordinate site assessments, surveys, and investigations.
Work closely with planning consultants and design teams from project inception.
Design Coordination
Identify design deliverables and communicate requirements to the Technical Director.
Manage information flow between clients and the design team.
Support procurement, onboarding, and management of external designers.
Ensure drawings and specifications are viable and meet client expectations.
Estimating & Commercial Support
Liaise with the commercial team on cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions.
Review subcontractor, consultant, and supplier quotations.
Challenge assumptions, value-engineer solutions, and mitigate commercial risk.
Support preparation of tender bids, proposals, and client presentations.
Programme Development
Establish preliminary design and manufacturing programmes aligned with TG Escapes’ build solutions.
Identify critical path items, procurement lead times, and efficiencies.
Coordinate with production and logistics teams to align sequencing with factory capacity.
Risk Management & Compliance
Identify and manage design, planning, ecological, commercial, and construction risks.
Ensure mitigation strategies are implemented and monitored.
Maintain compliance with CDM regulations, sustainability standards, and timber-frame safety and quality guidance.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations.
Ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams.
Handover to Delivery
Produce comprehensive pre-construction handover documentation.
Ensure design freeze, cost agreement, and scope clarity prior to contract award.
Support delivery teams during project mobilisation as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience in pre-construction within modular (MMC) or off-site construction.
Experience leading multidisciplinary design and technical teams.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret cost plans, BOQs, and tender documentation.
Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Desirable
Experience within education and leisure sectors.
Knowledge of sustainable construction methods.
Understanding of planning processes and building control requirements.
Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Asta).
Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.
Personal Attributes
Proactive, organised, and detail-driven.
Strong leadership and collaborative working style.
Commercially aware with technical accuracy.
Problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
Passionate about sustainability and modern methods of construction.
What We Offer
Attractive, negotiable salary
Minimum 37 hours per week with potential hybrid working
25 days holiday plus public holidays
Office-based role at Coventry Head Office (Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:00 | Fri 8:00–14:30)
Support with career progression and education
Paid professional membership
Cycle2Work scheme
Charitable fundraising through our TG Challenge and CSR activities
A supportive, innovative, and design-led working environment
Why Join TG Escapes?
Work on cutting-edge modular projects that positively impact communities and the environment
Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking culture
Strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly design
Excellent professional development and growth opportunities
Benefits including Hybrid Working, TG Challenge, The Great Escape Day, and 25 days’ holiday
Design Manager Modular Healthcare Buildings Job Title: Design Manager Modular Healthcare Buildings Job reference Number: (phone number removed) Industry Sector: Senior Designer, Design Manager, Architectural Designer, Modular Healthcare Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Modular Construction, Offsite Construction, Modular Buildings, Healthcare Architecture, Hospital Design, Healthcare Facility Planning, Prefabricated Buildings, DfMA, HTM, HBN, Healthcare Developer, Sustainable Modular Design, Turnkey Modular Solutions. Location: Hull (hybrid working available) Remuneration: £45,000-£55,000 Benefits: 5% matched pension, 4x death in service, 25 days annual leave, health cash plan The role of the Design Manager Modular Healthcare Buildings will involve: Design Manager Position dealing with permanent modular buildings in the healthcare sector. Co-ordinating all design matters between the key project stakeholders (Client, Design Team, third party specialist designers, Contractor and Developer) Ensure that workloads are prioritised in line with project programmes and deadlines Overseeing technical documentation to support tenders / quotations and design related queries where required Liaise regularly with internal and external teams Ensuring that drawings are completed to the highest levels, to standards and client specifications Working on 2-3 projects at a time Working on projects from £0.5-£10 million The ideal applicant will be a Design Manager Modular Healthcare Buildings with: Must have design experience with the modular sector. Ideally have had experience working within the healthcare sector Ideally have Autodesk proficiency Strong communication skills across all levels both written and verbal Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills Familiar with working in a fast paced environment dealing with multiple projects at any one time Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction jobs, construction vacancies and specification positions within: Senior Designer, Design Manager, Architectural Designer, Modular Healthcare Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Modular Construction, Offsite Construction, Modular Buildings, Healthcare Architecture, Hospital Design, Healthcare Facility Planning, Prefabricated Buildings, DfMA, HTM, HBN, Healthcare Developer, Sustainable Modular Design, Turnkey Modular Solutions.
27/02/2026
Full time
Design Manager Modular Healthcare Buildings Job Title: Design Manager Modular Healthcare Buildings Job reference Number: (phone number removed) Industry Sector: Senior Designer, Design Manager, Architectural Designer, Modular Healthcare Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Modular Construction, Offsite Construction, Modular Buildings, Healthcare Architecture, Hospital Design, Healthcare Facility Planning, Prefabricated Buildings, DfMA, HTM, HBN, Healthcare Developer, Sustainable Modular Design, Turnkey Modular Solutions. Location: Hull (hybrid working available) Remuneration: £45,000-£55,000 Benefits: 5% matched pension, 4x death in service, 25 days annual leave, health cash plan The role of the Design Manager Modular Healthcare Buildings will involve: Design Manager Position dealing with permanent modular buildings in the healthcare sector. Co-ordinating all design matters between the key project stakeholders (Client, Design Team, third party specialist designers, Contractor and Developer) Ensure that workloads are prioritised in line with project programmes and deadlines Overseeing technical documentation to support tenders / quotations and design related queries where required Liaise regularly with internal and external teams Ensuring that drawings are completed to the highest levels, to standards and client specifications Working on 2-3 projects at a time Working on projects from £0.5-£10 million The ideal applicant will be a Design Manager Modular Healthcare Buildings with: Must have design experience with the modular sector. Ideally have had experience working within the healthcare sector Ideally have Autodesk proficiency Strong communication skills across all levels both written and verbal Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills Familiar with working in a fast paced environment dealing with multiple projects at any one time Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction jobs, construction vacancies and specification positions within: Senior Designer, Design Manager, Architectural Designer, Modular Healthcare Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Modular Construction, Offsite Construction, Modular Buildings, Healthcare Architecture, Hospital Design, Healthcare Facility Planning, Prefabricated Buildings, DfMA, HTM, HBN, Healthcare Developer, Sustainable Modular Design, Turnkey Modular Solutions.
Project Manager – Modular Construction, Salary: Up to £65k + car allowance & Benefits, Based out of Leeds with National travel. This is a site based position which will require working away during the working week when required at sites across the UK.
We require an experienced Project Manager to work for a Design & Build Modular Contractor. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Manager from a reputable modular, specialist or construction contractor background, with experience of managing major projects with a contract value of £20-28m. Experience of school construction projects would be highly advantageous but not essential.
The Project Manager role:
The Major Projects division construct permanent buildings using Manufactured Offsite Modular construction techniques along with traditional steel frames to provide both Modular and hybrid building solutions that offer unrivalled flexibility for customers. The role initially is to support the current frameworks with the Department of Education (DfE) building Secondary, Primary and SEN Schools throughout the UK.
As a site based Project Manager you will be fully responsible for the successful operational delivery of Projects on site ensuring safety, product quality, are completed within the contracted timescales, safely and within financial controls.
This role is site based and you will lead a team made up of a Senior Site Manager, Apprentice Site Manager, Visiting QS, Planner and Engineer
The day to day management of a large construction site and all relevant activities that take place on that site. This is a key role that carries a lot of responsibility not only in managing a site team and sub-contractors but being the face of the company at all times, protecting its integrity and reputation
Candidate requirements:
Project Manager experience from a reputable modular, specialist or reputable construction contractor background, with experience of managing major projects with a contract value of £20-28m.
Experience of working on school projects would be an advantage although not essential.
Appropriate qualifications, SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, First Aid
The ability to communicate effectively is required in order to manage Customer and stakeholder relationships, in addition to strong planning and organisational skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency.
Strong leadership skills including experience in leading site teams, large programmes of work and has the confidence and ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client respect and value differences and are passionate about their people, their customers and the planet. They nurture an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They are committed to building a culture that brings together the very best of their people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities and where they can flourish.
In joining the team, you will be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge as part of a collaborative team that is helping to innovate and play a part in building a better future and creating value for their customers, their people, society and the planet.
Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application
08/10/2021
Permanent
Project Manager – Modular Construction, Salary: Up to £65k + car allowance & Benefits, Based out of Leeds with National travel. This is a site based position which will require working away during the working week when required at sites across the UK.
We require an experienced Project Manager to work for a Design & Build Modular Contractor. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Manager from a reputable modular, specialist or construction contractor background, with experience of managing major projects with a contract value of £20-28m. Experience of school construction projects would be highly advantageous but not essential.
The Project Manager role:
The Major Projects division construct permanent buildings using Manufactured Offsite Modular construction techniques along with traditional steel frames to provide both Modular and hybrid building solutions that offer unrivalled flexibility for customers. The role initially is to support the current frameworks with the Department of Education (DfE) building Secondary, Primary and SEN Schools throughout the UK.
As a site based Project Manager you will be fully responsible for the successful operational delivery of Projects on site ensuring safety, product quality, are completed within the contracted timescales, safely and within financial controls.
This role is site based and you will lead a team made up of a Senior Site Manager, Apprentice Site Manager, Visiting QS, Planner and Engineer
The day to day management of a large construction site and all relevant activities that take place on that site. This is a key role that carries a lot of responsibility not only in managing a site team and sub-contractors but being the face of the company at all times, protecting its integrity and reputation
Candidate requirements:
Project Manager experience from a reputable modular, specialist or reputable construction contractor background, with experience of managing major projects with a contract value of £20-28m.
Experience of working on school projects would be an advantage although not essential.
Appropriate qualifications, SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, First Aid
The ability to communicate effectively is required in order to manage Customer and stakeholder relationships, in addition to strong planning and organisational skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency.
Strong leadership skills including experience in leading site teams, large programmes of work and has the confidence and ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client respect and value differences and are passionate about their people, their customers and the planet. They nurture an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They are committed to building a culture that brings together the very best of their people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities and where they can flourish.
In joining the team, you will be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge as part of a collaborative team that is helping to innovate and play a part in building a better future and creating value for their customers, their people, society and the planet.
Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application
Contracts Manager - Modular Construction, Salary Up to £70k + Car & Benefits package, Based out of Leeds with National travel. This is a site based position which will require working away during the working week when required at sites across the UK.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a market leading provider of design & build volumetric / modular / off-site construction solutions. They construct permanent buildings using Manufactured Offsite Modular construction techniques along with traditional steel frames to provide both Modular and hybrid building solutions, offering unrivalled flexibility to clients. Contracts within the healthcare, education, retail, Residential, leisure and commercial sectors with contract values of around £3-20m.
Contracts Manager candidate requirements:
Previous Contracts Manager / Project Manager or similar experience, ideally from a Tier 1 Construction company or reputable contractor
Preferably have experience of managing contracts of around £3-20m in value within the healthcare, education, and /or residential sectors.
Appropriate qualifications, SMSTS, CSCS Black Card
Strong leadership and commercial skills including experience in leading site teams, large programs of work and has the confidence and ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets.
The role:
As Contracts Manager you will be fully responsible for the successful operational delivery of Projects ensuring safety and product quality are completed within the contracted timescales, safely and within financial controls.
The role initially is to lead the work winning teams following each successful project through construction until completion and then further support through the defects period.
Contracts Manager Key duties:
Be the main point of contact for our clients, working closely with consultants to maintain and develop excellent professional relationships, which help support and secure repeat business.
Provide soft landings to clients with all projects you will manage the transition from construction to operation to ensure the experience is “bump free”.
You will consider the customer experience throughout the scheme’s development and the first 12 month of occupation work with our Aftercare Manager to ensuring the building performs as designed through the undertaking of 6 month post occupancy evaluation (POE) with the end user.
Manage the KPI’s included within the (MI) to ensure that the company maintain their position within any given framework.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client respect and value differences and are passionate about their people, their customers and the planet. They nurture an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They are committed to building a culture that brings together the very best of their people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities and where they can flourish.
In joining the team, you will be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge as part of a collaborative team that is helping to innovate and play a part in building a better future and creating value for their customers, their people, society and the planet.
Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application
08/10/2021
Permanent
Contracts Manager - Modular Construction, Salary Up to £70k + Car & Benefits package, Based out of Leeds with National travel. This is a site based position which will require working away during the working week when required at sites across the UK.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a market leading provider of design & build volumetric / modular / off-site construction solutions. They construct permanent buildings using Manufactured Offsite Modular construction techniques along with traditional steel frames to provide both Modular and hybrid building solutions, offering unrivalled flexibility to clients. Contracts within the healthcare, education, retail, Residential, leisure and commercial sectors with contract values of around £3-20m.
Contracts Manager candidate requirements:
Previous Contracts Manager / Project Manager or similar experience, ideally from a Tier 1 Construction company or reputable contractor
Preferably have experience of managing contracts of around £3-20m in value within the healthcare, education, and /or residential sectors.
Appropriate qualifications, SMSTS, CSCS Black Card
Strong leadership and commercial skills including experience in leading site teams, large programs of work and has the confidence and ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets.
The role:
As Contracts Manager you will be fully responsible for the successful operational delivery of Projects ensuring safety and product quality are completed within the contracted timescales, safely and within financial controls.
The role initially is to lead the work winning teams following each successful project through construction until completion and then further support through the defects period.
Contracts Manager Key duties:
Be the main point of contact for our clients, working closely with consultants to maintain and develop excellent professional relationships, which help support and secure repeat business.
Provide soft landings to clients with all projects you will manage the transition from construction to operation to ensure the experience is “bump free”.
You will consider the customer experience throughout the scheme’s development and the first 12 month of occupation work with our Aftercare Manager to ensuring the building performs as designed through the undertaking of 6 month post occupancy evaluation (POE) with the end user.
Manage the KPI’s included within the (MI) to ensure that the company maintain their position within any given framework.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client respect and value differences and are passionate about their people, their customers and the planet. They nurture an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They are committed to building a culture that brings together the very best of their people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities and where they can flourish.
In joining the team, you will be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge as part of a collaborative team that is helping to innovate and play a part in building a better future and creating value for their customers, their people, society and the planet.
Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application
