Pre-construction Manager
RehlkoOur work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
About the Role
As Pre‑Construction Manager, you will lead all pre‑construction activity for critical power projects across the UK. You will define scope and technical requirements, produce pre‑construction deliverables, manage procurement and approvals, and set the standards that enable safe, efficient on‑site delivery. You will line‑manage and develop the pre‑construction team and act as the technical interface between clients, Project Managers and delivery teams.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead initial project assessments, defining scope, deliverables, technical requirements, acceptance criteria and interfaces for generator installations.
Produce pre‑construction deliverables including design reports, cost plans, risk registers, procurement schedules and programme milestones.
Prepare and manage detailed pre‑construction budgets, covering equipment, civils, M&E works, logistics and commissioning.
Identify constructability issues early and drive design changes to avoid rework during installation.
Establish quality benchmarks and inspection requirements prior to construction start.
Prepare and issue tender packages for civils, electrical, mechanical and specialist trades.
Review subcontractor bids, ensuring scope alignment, technical compliance and commercial clarity.
Produce and maintain procurement schedules and manage long‑lead items to align with programme requirements.
Line manage and develop the pre‑construction team, including mentoring, performance management and resource planning.
Develop best practice methodology, processes and technical solutions to standardise delivery and reduce risk; review lessons learnt and implement improvements.
Review emerging technologies for technical and commercial suitability and recommend adoption where appropriate.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in pre‑construction, ideally in M&E or generator installations.
Strong experience producing design reports, cost plans, risk registers and procurement schedules.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project plans.
SMSTS, CSCS (manager level) and First Aid qualified.
Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and temporary works.
Excellent commercial awareness and experience reviewing subcontractor bids.
Confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Flexible to travel and stay away when required.
What You’ll Get
Competitive Salary
10% or 15% salary uplift for a location allowance
Company vehicle & fuel card, or an allowance
Accommodation & meals paid if required to stay away
36 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
Real progression opportunities in a growing Projects team
Death in Service
Private Healthcare
A supportive, fast-moving environment with a family-run feel
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?" Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day