Preconstruction Manager Major Projects An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join the major projects team of an established and growing construction business. With a strong pipeline of long-term work and significant growth planned over the coming years, this is an opportunity to join a preconstruction function that is continuing to expand. The successful candidate will take a lead role in developing projects from the earliest stages, bringing together design, engineering, planning, programming, estimating and commercial input to develop robust and deliverable project solutions. The Role This is a broad preconstruction position with involvement across the full project development process. You'll work closely with internal teams, clients, consultants and supply chain partners to develop projects from initial opportunity through to construction. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the preconstruction development of...

Willmott Dixon is looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our East Midlands leadership team, based from our Nottingham office. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for bringing together and leading an experienced pre-construction team across a number of technical disciplines, including Estimating, Planning, Design, Preconstruction Project Management and wider specialist functions. Reporting to the Senior Preconstruction Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how we approach new opportunities, leading the team to develop winning, commercially robust and deliverable solutions across a strong and varied pipeline of projects. You can expect to provide leadership across the preconstruction function, working closely with senior colleagues from Operations, Commercial, Design, Planning, Building Services and Work Winning while maintaining clear ownership of the overall preconstruction strategy. Therefore, this role is for someone who can see the bigger...

Our client is a leading UK construction and infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across both public and private sectors. Due to continued growth within their preconstruction function, they are seeking an ambitious Assistant Civils Preconstruction Manager to support the successful delivery of high-quality tender submissions and bid opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a well-established contractor, working alongside experienced preconstruction professionals on a diverse portfolio of civil and infrastructure schemes. The Role As Assistant Civils Preconstruction Manager, you will support all aspects of the preconstruction and bid process, helping to coordinate tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission. You will work closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to produce compelling bid documentation, manage tender...

We are recruiting a Precon/Bid manager to join a national contractor based near Oxford. They have exceeded all their targets and budgets for 2024 and have secured pipelines of work for 2025/26 and due to the volume of opportunities are looking to increase their preconstruction team. They target framework opportunities and are secured on the DFE, Pagabo, SCF, MOJ and P23 and local authority frameworks and work on bids in the education, health, care, prison and defence marketplaces but will look at 2 stage or negotiated work for key clients but do not do single stage high risk developments valued between £10 and £90 million. They have an excellent preconstruction team consisting of bid managers, estimators, design team, building services and commercial experts who form a team for each bid and work as a team to achieve the best possible result. Duties will include: Develop strategy and decide if compliant tender is feasible If desirable, produce non-compliant tender...

We are recruiting a Precon/Bid manager to join a national contractor based near Oxford. They have exceeded all their targets and budgets for 2024 and have secured pipelines of work for 2025/26 and due to the volume of opportunities are looking to increase their preconstruction team. They target framework opportunities and are secured on the DFE, Pagabo, SCF, MOJ and P23 and local authority frameworks and work on bids in the education, health, care, prison and defence marketplaces but will look at 2 stage or negotiated work for key clients but do not do single stage high risk developments valued between 10 and 90 million. They have an excellent preconstruction team consisting of bid managers, estimators, design team, building services and commercial experts who form a team for each bid and work as a team to achieve the best possible result. Duties will include: Develop strategy and decide if compliant tender is feasible If desirable, produce non-compliant tender or...

We are working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to assist them in hiring a Pre-Construction Manager for their growing team in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business delivering a diverse range of rail, civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping projects from initial opportunity through to contract award, leading tendering activities, coordinating technical and commercial inputs, and developing robust, competitive proposals. If you have a strong background in pre-construction, estimating or tender management and are looking for a role where you can influence project strategy and contribute to the continued growth of an established contractor, we would love to hear from you. As the Pre-Construction Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Leading the pre-construction process from initial client enquiry...

Pre-Construction Commercial Manager Location: Stirling Working Pattern: Office/ Hybrid Salary: Competitive, depending on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Construction Commercial Manager to join a growing construction and development business based in Stirling. Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and Bid Manager , you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects through the pre-construction and bidding stages, helping to deliver competitive, accurate and commercially successful tenders. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects and tenders from opportunity through to contract award. Preparing estimates, cost plans, budgets and tender submissions. Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. Developing and maintaining strong supply...

We're looking for an experienced Senior Building Services Manager (M&E Manager) to join our growing North East business, playing a key role to support a diverse range construction projects through preconstruction Operating from our Gateshead office, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects ranging from £10m to £70m, across sectors including Education (DfE), Transport, Leisure, Residential, Healthcare, Defence and Blue Light. The Role This is a key role within our preconstruction team. You ll take ownership of the MEP packages across multiple projects, setting the MEP design and delivery strategy, design validation at each RIBA stage and provide cost certainty. Working closely with bid, design and commercial teams, as well as supply chain partners, you ll manage building services from early design stages through to handover to the deliver team. This includes developing solutions through the RIBA stages 1 -5, validating costs and procurement strategies and...

Are you ready to lead the design process on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the region? Willmott Dixon is seeking a Senior Design Manager, based out of our Morley office, you'll enjoy a hybrid working model with time split between the office, home, and projects. What You'll Do: As a Design Manager, you'll take ownership of the design process, fostering collaboration across disciplines and driving project success. Leading the design on projects ranging from 10m to 100m across the following sectors: Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Residential. You'll oversee, monitor, and report on design programmes, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with project goals and budgets. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design process to produce accurate information that meets agreed specifications and cost plans. Managing the appointment and performance of consultants in line with their deed and agreed scope of services. Developing a...

We are recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager for an established Tier 1 contractor operating across the South Coast The business are an established business across the UK and have a brilliant reputation with clients for honesty and quality of delivery and are trusted by supply chain and suppliers as someone they want to work with out of choice. They work solely on framework and negotiated schemes in the Education, Care, NHS, MOD, MOJ and local authority worlds ranging from £20 to £90 million and are on 2 stage basis. The role of Bid Manager is join an existing preconstruction team where you will get involved at in initial stages with selection of which bids to target - they are a selective business and will only work on bids that will benefit the business and they are confident they can deliver for the client. From there you will start to work with the wider precon team to devise, strategise and build up the best possible bid you can produce at 1st stage. You will...

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established House Builder to recruit an experienced Technical Manager for a permanent role based in Leominster. Role Overview As a Technical Manager, you will lead the delivery of technical design and coordination across a portfolio of residential developments within your region. You will be responsible for managing a team of Senior Technical Coordinators, Technical Coordinators, Assistant Technical Coordinators and Trainee's overseeing consultant performance, driving buildable and cost-effective design solutions, and ensuring all technical outputs support programme, quality, and budget requirements. General Responsibilities Manage, lead and support a regional team of Technical Coordinators, ensuring roles, responsibilities and workloads are clearly defined, and performance is aligned with expectations. Act as the regional technical point of contact for internal departments including Construction, Commercial, Sales,...

Job Opportunity: Sub Agent / Site Agent Location: Regional Site-Based (Infrastructure Projects) Work Pattern: Full-Time, Monday - Friday (Flexibility required for unsociable hours/nights as dictated by project programme) Rate: 400.00 per day (equivalent to 50.00/hr based on an 8-hour day) Industry: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Construction About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Sub Agent / Site Agent to join our project management team. In this key leadership role, you will provide operational management, direction, and control across a multi-disciplinary site team, including Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and Foremen. You will take full accountability for section delivery, including health and safety excellence, engineering control, quality assurance, sub-contractor performance, commercial tracking, and target programmes. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership: Promote a zero-harm site culture...

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Quality Assurance Manager to join one of our well-established clients in London. Our client is a leading UK-based contractor specializing in heavy construction, deconstruction, and enabling services. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement project quality plans, procedures, and inspection regimes. Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Conduct quality audits, inspections, and reviews of construction activities. Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee quality documentation, testing records, and project handover packages. Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to drive quality performance. Monitor quality KPIs and promote a right-first-time culture. Requirements: Proven experience in construction quality management. Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspections,...

Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking an Associate Director - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Define civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with...

Site Engineer PTS North Yorkshire 6 months contract £350 - £400 per day THE COMPANY This contractor boasts an impressive track record of consistently delivering rail projects, ranging from landmark station refurbishments and platform extensions to signalling bases, depot remodelling, and bridge reconstructions. THE ROLE You will have the responsibility of setting out and controlling the dimensions of works, conducting take-offs, monitoring progress, and maintaining a daily log of activities, changes, and events. Additionally, you will need to identify and report any encountered changes, manage material reconciliations, update drawings/documents to reflect the latest revisions, uphold quality records as per Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and generate as-built drawings and records. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE To be selected for this exciting position you will have an HNC, HND or a Degree in Civil Engineering, a proven background as a Site Engineer and a valid...

Sub Agent Long-Term Contract Location: Peterhead, Scotland Rate: £450 per day Duration: Minimum 6 months Payment: PAYE Only The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Peterhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with a strong civil engineering background who can coordinate site operations, support project delivery and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity. This is a long-term contract offering £450 per day, with a minimum duration of six months. Please note: This role is PAYE only. CIS and Limited Company payments are not available. The Role Working closely with the Site Agent, you will help manage site teams, coordinate subcontractors and ensure construction activities are delivered in line with the programme, budget and required specifications. Key responsibilities will include: Coordinating site teams, including Section Engineers, Site Engineers and...

Site Agent - Major Civil Infrastructure & Earthworks Contract type - Freelance / Contract (PAYE) Location - Peterhead, Aberdeenshire Rate - 50.00 / hour PAYE Project - Major Energy Infrastructure & Substation Project (Tier 1 Contractor) Are you a highly accomplished Site Agent with a track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary civil engineering packages on major infrastructure projects? We at Randstad are working with a leading principal contractor delivering a major energy Infrastructure & substation project who is seeking a solid Site Agent to join the team. As the Site Agent, you will provide end-to-end management, leadership, and operational control over a multi-disciplinary team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and Foremen across heavy earthworks, road construction, fencing, and drainage infrastructure. Responsibilities include: Delivering management, leadership, and daily operational control over a...

Looking for a new career challenge? We are seeking an experienced Site Agent for an upcoming contract based in Longside, Aberdeen, running from October 26, 2026, to February 26, 2027. In this role, you will provide management, leadership, and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and Foremen. You will drive operational excellence while championing health, safety, and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environment: Set targets and KPIs in line with project and business objectives, carry out periodic safety tours, assist with incident investigations, lead periodic risk reviews, and monitor the H&S management system. Engineering Control & Quality: Ensure sufficient resources and appropriate skill levels are allocated to the works section. Set quality targets, ensure site audits are undertaken, implement systems to manage construction quality, and take overall ownership of...

Site Engineer PTS South West Wales 6 months contract £450 per day inside IR35 + accommodation allowance THE COMPANY This contractor boasts an impressive track record of consistently delivering rail projects, ranging from landmark station refurbishments and platform extensions to signaling bases, depot remodeling, and bridge reconstructions. THE ROLE You will have the responsibility of setting out and controlling the dimensions of works, conducting take-offs, monitoring progress, and maintaining a daily log of activities, changes, and events. Additionally, you will need to identify and report any encountered changes, manage material reconciliations, update drawings/documents to reflect the latest revisions, uphold quality records as per Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and generate as-built drawings and records. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE To be selected for this exciting position you will have an HNC, HND or a Degree in Civil Engineering, a proven background...