Preconstruction Manager; Procurement Bias

Position: Preconstruction Manager (Procurement Bias)
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager with a strong procurement and commercial bias to join a Tier 1 contractor delivering a major civil engineering and flood defence infrastructure scheme in the South West.

This is a senior, influential role within the pre-construction team, focused on procurement strategy, early supply chain engagement and package development, playing a key part in shaping the successful delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project.

The role offers excellent exposure to complex heavy civils works, and a high level of autonomy within a well-established delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the procurement strategy through pre-construction and early delivery phases

* Develop and structure work packages across civils, marine, RC, temporary works, M&E and specialist subcontract scopes

* Drive early contractor and supply chain engagement (ECI)

* Prepare and issue tender documentation, scope of works and procurement schedules

* Manage tender processes including technical and commercial evaluation

* Lead negotiations and support appointment of key subcontractors and suppliers

* Work closely with estimating, planning and engineering teams to ensure cost certainty, buildability and programme alignment

* Provide procurement input into design development, value engineering and construction methodology

* Support development of the target cost and contract strategy

* Manage interfaces with designers, commercial teams, delivery managers and client stakeholders

* Ensure smooth transition from pre-construction into construction with clear package strategies in place

Project & Sector Exposure

* Major flood defence and climate resilience infrastructure

* Heavy civils and marine environments

* Reinforced concrete structures and complex temporary works

* Piling, cofferdams, shafts and hydraulic structures

* Long-term public sector infrastructure programme

Our client is looking for someone with

* Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager, Procurement Manager or Senior Commercial Manager on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects

* Strong background in procurement-led pre-construction delivery

* Experience on flood defence, marine, highways, energy, rail or heavy civils schemes

* Deep understanding of subcontract procurement, contract strategy and supply chain management

* Confidence operating in complex, multi-stakeholder project environments

* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

* Ability to influence design, methodology and delivery strategy at an early stage

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Ben Knight on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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