Project Manager Construction

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Pre Construction Project Manager, with a strong background in the UK high-pressure gas sector. This role will lead the pre-construction phase of projects, from initial tender through to handover, ensuring robust planning, risk identification, and technical delivery. The role is hybrid with weekly travel to the Barnsley office, during busy period, multiple site visits per week isn’t uncommon, you must have a full UK driving licence, and a willingness to travel. Requirements * Extensive knowledge of the UK gas market, with experience working with clients such as Cadent Gas, National Gas, and National Gas Services * Proven ability to develop project programmes from first principles * Experience delivering schemes including: * ILI digs * NARC works * AGI rebuilds * Stream modifications * Boiler house renewals * Capacity upgrades * Site-based background preferred * Suitable for: * Project Managers seeking a pre-construction-focused role * Senior Site Managers / Construction Managers stepping up * Existing Pre-Construction Project Managers * Minimum 10 years’ experience in the high-pressure gas industry within a project environment Pre-Award * Act as the primary point of contact for all tender enquiries * Manage tender timelines and submission deadlines * Review tender opportunities and provide go/no-go recommendations * Attend site visits across the UK * Analyse tender documentation and identify key project risks * Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) * Develop subcontractor scopes of work and support pricing with estimators * Produce tender programmes in line with NEC4 requirements * Prepare technical submission responses (with H&S support where required) Post-Award (subject to pre-award workload) * Lead the project through the design phase as Project Manager * Develop and issue programmes for acceptance * Engage and coordinate subcontractors * Produce Health & Safety documentation with support from the H&S team * Define plant, equipment, and material requirements for procurement * Deliver a comprehensive handover to the construction team prior to mobilisation In return we offer an excellent salary and benefits package