Senior Pre Construction Manager

Senior Pre-Construction Manager - Industrial Sector

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor (Construction)

Salary
: up to £100,000 + Package

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead the pre-construction phase of major projects, with a strong focus on the industrial construction sector
. You will be responsible for bid strategy, design leadership, value engineering, procurement planning, and client engagement on high-value schemes across the UK.

This role is based in Kettering
, supporting an exceptional pipeline of projects including logistics facilities, distribution centres, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and complex industrial builds
.

• Lead pre-construction activity from concept through to contract award
• Develop and manage bid strategy, tender programmes, and delivery methodologies
• Oversee design development, technical reviews, buildability, and feasibility
• Drive value engineering, innovation, and risk identification/mitigation
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Lead procurement strategy and early contractor engagement
• Produce compelling client proposals, presentations, and tender submissions
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support business growth through repeat work and bid success

• Proven experience in a senior pre-construction / bid / design / tender leadership role
• Ability to lead complex, high-value multidisciplinary tender submissions
• Strong commercial awareness (procurement, contracts, risk, programme)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
• Construction-related degree or professional qualification desirable
• Industrial sector experience preferred
  , but not essential
• Industrial experience preferred

While a strong pre-construction background is essential,
industrial sector experience is preferred
, and industrial project delivery exposure is highly desirable
. Candidates with experience in industrial tenders, logistics, manufacturing or warehousing environments will have a distinct advantage.

• Lead landmark industrial schemes for one of the UK's most respected contractors
• Influence project direction at the earliest stage
• Strong secured pipeline in a high-growth sector
• Hybrid working where project appropriate
• Career progression and sector leadership opportunities

If you would like to find out more details, please give me a call on (phone number removed).