Preconstruction Project Manager
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About the Role
Preconstruction Project Manager
Up to £75k plus package
Birmingham
We are working with one of the UK's leading privately-owned Construction and Interiors companies to recruit a Preconstruction Project Manager to join their team in Birmingham. Our client is recognised as one of the UK's top employers, with over 170 years of history delivering sustainable, community-focused projects across the public and private sectors. They are known for innovation, flexible working, and creating places that leave a lasting positive impact.
Leading the delivery of winning bids on some of the Midlands' most exciting construction project, this is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping projects from concept through to construction.
We're looking for a dynamic and driven Preconstruction Project Manager to lead complex two-stage and negotiated tenders across sectors including Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, Transport and Commercial, with project values ranging from £10m-£100m.
The Role
Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, you'll take ownership of the bid process, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving successful tender submissions that exceed client expectations. You'll work closely with customers, consultants and supply chain partners to develop innovative, commercially strong and sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and motivating bid teams including estimators, planners, design and MEP professionals
- Managing the full preconstruction and bid process from inception to submission
- Developing commercial and bid strategies to maximise project success
- Building strong client relationships and managing stakeholder expectations
- Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities and programme performance
- Driving sustainability and innovation within project solutions
- Coordinating customer workshops to fully understand project goals and priorities
- Maintaining a collaborative "one team" approach to ensure smooth transition into operations
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced construction professional with a strong understanding of complex construction schemes and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams confidently through the bid process.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience within Operations, Planning, Commercial, Design, Estimating or Preconstruction
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking ability
- Experience managing technical input across large-scale bids
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for delivering winning bids
You will be joining an Award-winning employer and sustainability leader, with an inclusive, people-focused culture, with clear career progression opportunities available. For your chance to work on major public sector frameworks and landmark projects, please apply online now.
