Assistant Pre-Construction Trainee

Assistant Pre-Construction Manager - Industrial Sector
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor (Construction)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Package

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to support the delivery of pre-construction strategy and tender development for major industrial construction projects.

Working within the Industrial Division of a leading Tier 1 main contractor, you will play a key role in supporting bid planning, design coordination, value engineering, and early supply chain engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven pre-construction professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Based in Kettering, you will help support a strong pipeline of developments including logistics hubs, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, warehousing, and large-scale industrial builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-construction activities from concept through to tender submission and contract award

• Support the development of tender programmes, bid strategies, and delivery methodologies

• Help coordinate design teams, consultants, and supply chain partners

• Contribute to value engineering, buildability reviews, and risk assessments

• Support procurement planning and early subcontractor engagement

• Assist in producing high-quality client proposals, presentations, and tender documentation

• Maintain accurate tender records, project handover information, and bid tracking data

• Support stakeholder communication across internal teams and external partners

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in pre-construction, bid support, design coordination, or project planning within construction

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams

• Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering, procurement, and risk

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• A construction-related qualification or degree is desirable

• Industrial sector experience preferred, but not essential

• Industrial construction exposure is highly desirable

Why Join

✔ Work with one of the UK's top construction contractors
✔ Gain hands-on experience supporting high-profile industrial tenders
✔ Clear development pathway into Pre-Construction Management
✔ Strong and growing regional project pipeline
✔ Hybrid working where project-appropriate
✔ Supportive team culture focused on mentoring and progression