Preconstruction Planner

CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 7 May 2026
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Pre-Construction Manager

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package - £100,000 - £125,000 per annum + package

About the Company
Our client is a leading developer and construction business delivering major residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK. They are currently progressing a landmark £800 million development in Manchester and are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to support delivery from early-stage planning through to construction.

The Role
This is a senior position overseeing all pre-construction activity on a major development project. You will coordinate design, planning, estimating, bid management, and document control to ensure full readiness for successful project delivery on site.

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leading all pre-construction activities on a major £800m development
Managing design, planning, estimating, bid, and document control teams
Overseeing pre-construction programmes, budgets, and delivery strategies
Coordinating consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Managing the tender and bid process to ensure commercially robust submissions
Supporting planning and technical submissions through design coordination
Ensuring effective document control systems are in place across all pre-construction phases
Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
Supporting senior leadership with reporting and strategic planningThe Ideal Candidate
The successful Pre-Construction Manager will have:

Proven experience in a senior pre-construction or bid management role
Strong background across design, planning, estimating, bid, and document control
Experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments
Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of planning, procurement, and construction deliveryWhat's on Offer

£100,000 - £125,000 salary + package
Opportunity to work on a landmark £800m Manchester development
Long-term career progression within a growing business
Exposure to high-profile, complex major projects

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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