Leeds, Stowmarket, London (Hybrid) | Permanent & Full Time | Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom is currently seeking a Pre Construction Manager to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. It may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites.

Key Deliverables

1. Tender Phase:
   • Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation.
   • Assist sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments.
   • Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling.
   • Address design-related queries during the tender process.
2. Post-Contract Award:
   • Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction.
   • Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan.
   • Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file.
   • Support the transition from design to construction.
3. Construction Phase:
   • Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise.
   • Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project.
   • Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution.

Candidate Profile

Freedom seeks individuals with a strong technical background in civil engineering and construction, coupled with commercial awareness and leadership skills. Candidates are encouraged to be chartered or working towards chartership.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management.
• Proven leadership in managing teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ.
• HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent).
• Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH).

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards.
• Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• CSCS card.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package including:

• Base Salary + Sales Bonus
• Car/Car Allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits (Dental, Gym, Travel Insurance, etc.)
• Personal development programs

Next Steps

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We look forward to your application.

About Us

Freedom, part of the NG Bailey Group, is a leading engineering and services business in the UK, founded in 1921. We focus on developing our people through training and work on innovative projects across various sectors. We value progression and support your career development with clear paths, regular reviews, and training.