Assistant Pre-Construction Trainee

Assistant Pre-Construction Manager - Industrial Sector

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor (Construction)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Package

We are recruiting for an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to support the delivery of pre-construction strategy and tender development for major industrial construction projects
.

Working within the Industrial Division of a leading Tier 1 main contractor
, you will play a key role in supporting bid planning, design coordination, value engineering, and early supply chain engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven pre-construction professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Based in Kettering
, you will help support a strong pipeline of developments including logistics hubs, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, warehousing, and large-scale industrial builds
.

• Assist with pre-construction activities from concept through to tender submission and contract award
• Support the development of tender programmes, bid strategies, and delivery methodologies
• Help coordinate design teams, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Contribute to value engineering, buildability reviews, and risk assessments
• Support procurement planning and early subcontractor engagement
• Assist in producing high-quality client proposals, presentations, and tender documentation
• Maintain accurate tender records, project handover information, and bid tracking data
• Support stakeholder communication across internal teams and external partners

• Experience in pre-construction, bid support, design coordination, or project planning within construction
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple work streams
• Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering, procurement, and risk
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  A construction-related qualification or degree is desirable
• Industrial sector experience preferred
  , but not essential
• Industrial construction exposure is highly desirable

✔ Work with one of the UK's top construction contractors
✔ Gain hands‑on experience supporting high-profile industrial tenders
✔ Clear development pathway into Pre‑Construction Management
✔ Strong and growing regional project pipeline
✔ Hybrid working where project‑appropriate
✔ Supportive team culture focused on mentoring and progression