Pre-Construction Manager – Dartford – £70,000–£75,000

Our client, a progressive main contractor based in Dartford, is looking to appoint a Pre-Construction Manager to join a newly established pre-construction division. This division has been set up in response to a significant increase in workload, and they are seeking an experienced professional to help get it off the ground.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded individual to manage projects from bid stage through to site start, before handing over to a Delivery Project Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping processes, ensuring compliance with building safety regulations, and delivering projects efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-construction activities across a range of projects, taking them from tender submission to site commencement.
• Provide commercial oversight, including cost planning, risk management, and value engineering.
• Ensure compliance with building safety regulations, with experience in cladding or façade systems highly desirable.
• Liaise with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely project information.
• Establish and develop processes for the new pre-construction division.
• Support the handover to delivery teams, ensuring a smooth transition from pre-construction to site delivery.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong background in pre-construction or project management within main contracting.
• Excellent commercial knowledge and experience managing budgets, risk, and value engineering.
• In-depth understanding of building safety regulations, ideally with cladding experience.
• Proven ability to lead and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter mindset, capable of contributing to the setup of a new division.

Salary & Benefits:

• Circa £70,000–£75,000
• Opportunity to play a leading role in a new and growing division
• Exposure to high-profile projects
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking contractor at an exciting stage in their growth. Candidates with strong commercial knowledge and a background in building safety or cladding are encouraged to apply.