Precon Manager / Estimator

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Precon Manager / Estimator

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Preconstruction Manager / Estimator to join a growing construction team. This role will lead the estimating and preconstruction process from early-stage enquiry through to contract award, ensuring that tenders are accurate, commercially robust and aligned with project requirements.

You will work closely with clients, consultants, designers, suppliers and internal delivery teams to develop competitive proposals across a range of construction projects. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness, excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple tenders to demanding deadlines.

Key responsibilities

  • Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and project information to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
  • Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates, budgets, bills of quantities and tender submissions.
  • Obtain, assess and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Develop value engineering proposals and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or performance.
  • Coordinate design, planning, procurement and construction input during the preconstruction phase.
  • Prepare tender programmes, preliminaries, exclusions, clarifications and commercial qualifications.
  • Present estimates and tender strategies to senior management and support final negotiations.
  • Maintain accurate estimating records and contribute to the continuous improvement of preconstruction processes.
  • Support the handover of successful projects to the delivery team, ensuring all commercial and technical information is clearly communicated.

About you

You will have proven experience in estimating and preconstruction within the construction or building services sector, with a strong understanding of construction methods, procurement routes, subcontractor packages and contract documentation. Experience managing tenders from £1 million upwards would be advantageous.

Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills are essential, together with confidence using estimating software and Microsoft Office. You should be commercially astute, detail-focused and capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A relevant construction, quantity surveying or commercial qualification is desirable, although substantial practical experience will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional seeking a varied role with responsibility, influence and scope for career development.

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Added 02/11/2026
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