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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager & Programmer to lead our tender team and ensure that every tender submission is practical, achievable, and fully aligned with project requirements. This role requires strong construction knowledge, excellent planning skills, and the ability to develop clear methodologies and programmes that meet tender deadlines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead tender submissions, working closely with estimators, design coordinators, and bid writers to produce compliant and competitive tenders.
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Review tenders to ensure they align with company capabilities and experience before committing to bids.
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Produce and maintain the tender Risk Register.
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Identify opportunities to optimise programmes, costs, and construction methods.
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Develop construction methodology and identify logistical challenges, preparing detailed site logistics plans and layouts for tender submissions.
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Schedule temporary works requirements and coordinate necessary design fees, including sub-contract temporary works and structural/civil designs.
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Obtain quotations for specialist equipment, including tower cranes, scaffolding, or other temporary works as required.
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Create scaffold schedules to enable accurate pricing by estimators.
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Develop tender pre-construction and construction programmes (JCT/NEC compliant) using Project Commander Software or ASTA.
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Advise estimators on required site preliminaries in line with programme and methodology.
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Attend tender settlement meetings and site visits, and lead documentation preparation for tender interviews and meetings.
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Liaise with sub-contractors to ensure alignment with methodology and that interfaces and gaps in quotations are addressed.
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Prepare information for pre-qualification submissions to support the bid process.
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Attend internal launch and handover meetings for successful tenders.
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Assist contract and project managers with programme updates on live projects.
Skills and Experience Required:
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Proven experience in pre-construction management and programming within the construction industry.
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Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
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Experience producing construction programmes and site logistics plans.
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Competent in Project Commander, ASTA, or similar project management software.
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Excellent risk management and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
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Experience coordinating sub-contractors and managing tender documentation.
Why Join Us:
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Opportunity to lead and influence key tender projects.
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Work on exciting commercial and industrial construction projects.
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Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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