Job Description

Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Coventry Head Office (Office-Based with Potential Hybrid Working)

Salary: Attractive & Negotiable (DOE)

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00-17:00 | Fri 8:00-14:30 (Minimum 37 hours per week)

About TG Escapes

TG Escapes is a privately owned, growing timber-frame construction business based in Coventry. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 800 modular, eco-friendly building projects across the public and private sectors. We design, manufacture, and install sustainable buildings that enhance learning environments and community spaces, all while prioritising our people, planet, and innovation.

We are a design-led, progressive business with a highly creative and ambitious team, based in an office close to excellent transport links.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead all pre-contract activities and ensure the successful transition of projects from client instruction through to contract execution. This is a pivotal role within TG Escapes, focused on securing viable, profitable projects while coordinating internal teams, consultants, and clients.

This role is office-based at our Coventry Head Office, therefore candidates must be within a commutable distance, although flexible/hybrid working may be available for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction Leadership

Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase for clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams. Lead internal pre-construction meetings, tracking actions, risks, and programme milestones. Ensure all activities align with company processes, timelines, and commercial objectives.
Project Feasibility & Early Engagement

Support the sales team in reviewing new enquiries for viability, constraints, and risks. Coordinate site assessments, surveys, and investigations. Work closely with planning consultants and design teams from project inception.
Design Coordination

Identify design deliverables and communicate requirements to the Technical Director. Manage information flow between clients and the design team. Support procurement, onboarding, and management of external designers. Ensure drawings and specifications are viable and meet client expectations.
Estimating & Commercial Support

Liaise with the commercial team on cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions. Review subcontractor, consultant, and supplier quotations. Challenge assumptions, value-engineer solutions, and mitigate commercial risk. Support preparation of tender bids, proposals, and client presentations.
Programme Development

Establish preliminary design and manufacturing programmes aligned with TG Escapes' build solutions. Identify critical path items, procurement lead times, and efficiencies. Coordinate with production and logistics teams to align sequencing with factory capacity.
Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and manage design, planning, ecological, commercial, and construction risks. Ensure mitigation strategies are implemented and monitored. Maintain compliance with CDM regulations, sustainability standards, and timber-frame safety and quality guidance.
Client & Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders. Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations. Ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams.
Handover to Delivery

Produce comprehensive pre-construction handover documentation. Ensure design freeze, cost agreement, and scope clarity prior to contract award. Support delivery teams during project mobilisation as required.
Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in pre-construction within modular (MMC) or off-site construction. Experience leading multidisciplinary design and technical teams. Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret cost plans, BOQs, and tender documentation. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Desirable

Experience within education and leisure sectors. Knowledge of sustainable construction methods. Understanding of planning processes and building control requirements. Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Asta). Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.
Personal Attributes

Proactive, organised, and detail-driven. Strong leadership and collaborative working style. Commercially aware with technical accuracy. Problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset. Passionate about sustainability and modern methods of construction.
What We Offer

Attractive, negotiable salary Minimum 37 hours per week with potential hybrid working 25 days holiday plus public holidays Office-based role at Coventry Head Office (Mon-Thurs 8:00-17:00 | Fri 8:00-14:30) Support with career progression and education Paid professional membership Cycle2Work scheme Charitable fundraising through our TG Challenge and CSR activities A supportive, innovative, and design-led working environment
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking
Work Location: In person