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Permanent

Assistant Pre-Construction Trainee

Northampton
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Posted 1 week ago

OverviewWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Pre-Construction team as an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in the construction industry, specifically in pre-construction. The role will provide exposure to tender preparation, commercial evaluation and technical review across IDandL projects. The successful candidate will work on projects ranging from £10m+ across industrial developments. This position offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment whilst working towards professional qualifications and with potential progression within the Pre-Construction Department. The role requires strong organisational, communication, and technical writing skills to assist in the preparation of high-quality tender submissions.

Responsibilities

Tender Support and Administration

Assist in the preparation and submission of tender opportunities

Assist the Pre-Construction Manager with the preparation of key presentations

Help to coordinate and distribute technical information and tender addendums to internal teams and consultants

Assist in organising and preparing documents for Tender Handover meetings

Assist with the Estimating Department in the preparation of tender enquiries

Commercial Activities

Assist in marking up enquiries to be sent to the supply chain

Assist with the production of Bills of Quantities under supervision

Help evaluate returned quotations from supply chain partners

Assist in preparation and evaluation of risk and opportunity registers

Support quarterly supply chain performance reviews

Learn to identify and investigate potential Value Engineering opportunities

Technical Support

Assist in reviewing tender documentation for completeness and missing information

Support technical scope reviews and undertake basic ''sense checks'' of design information

Help prepare and maintain RFI (Request for Information) registers

Assist in reviewing design for risks and opportunities

Support preparation of Information Release Schedules

Learn about alternative construction methods and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

Assist with BIM requirements review

Support development of Net Zero Carbon strategies

Skills and Experience Required

HNC/Degree qualification, ideally in a relevant discipline.

Proven experience working across multiple levels of an organization and collaborating with various departments.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools.

Experience in drafting, reviewing, and submitting proposal responses.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise content.

A motivated and ambitious individual with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Skills and Attributes

Strong interest in the construction industry and pre-construction processes

Good level of computer literacy

Good communication skills with ability to work effectively in a team environment

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Enthusiasm to learn and develop technical knowledge

Professional attitude and commitment to high-quality work

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