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Job Title: Pre-Contruction Manager
Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum (Permanent)
Location: Plymouth (Devonport Dockyard) The Role We're seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction activities across a long-term portfolio of works within Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. This is a permanent role offering long-term stability, with work secured through 2031 and beyond across multiple Dockyard contracts. You will play a key role in shaping projects from early engagement through to handover to delivery teams, ensuring schemes are fully planned, costed and de-risked before construction. Key Responsibilities -
Lead all pre-construction activities across Dockyard contracts -
Manage early-stage planning, scope definition and buildability reviews -
Coordinate design development, technical submissions and value engineering -
Prepare and manage programmes, cost plans and risk registers -
Lead tendering and procurement strategies for subcontractors and suppliers -
Support bid submissions, pricing and commercial reviews -
Work closely with Contracts Managers, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors to ensure smooth project handover -
Liaise with client representatives and Dockyard stakeholders during pre-construction phases -
Ensure compliance with Dockyard, defence and statutory requirements Requirements -
Proven experience in a Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Project / Commercial role -
Strong understanding of construction planning, cost control and procurement -
Experience working within defence, Dockyard, marine, nuclear or regulated environments is highly desirable -
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines -
Strong coordination, communication and leadership skills -
Ability to work on-site in Plymouth as required -
Security clearance, or the ability to obtain it is - Required  |
