Pre Construction Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the City of London is on the lookout for an experienced Pre Construction Manager to oversee the Pre-Construction activities on various projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, experience leading teams, and a proven track record in project delivery. This role involves managing client relationships, guiding the Pre-Construction process, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Offered benefits include a competitive salary, a car allowance, and gym discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Electric vehicle scheme

Pension

Annual leave package

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing Pre-Construction activities for projects.
• Familiar with PCSA processes and surveys.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on projects up to £20m.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Pre-Construction activities for awarded projects.
• Collaborate with governance, commercial, and design management teams.
• Engage with clients to instill confidence in project delivery.

Skills

Project management experience

Construction knowledge

Team leadership

Excellent presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in construction or engineering

Tools

Microsoft applications

Other software

Job description

Pre Construction Manager

Great opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager to join a popular tier 1 main contractor, working on construction & refurbishment projects across various sectors.

About the role of Pre Construction Manager

We are recruiting for a Pre Construction Manager to join our team, particularly focused in London and reporting to the Senior Pre Construction Manager. We are looking for an individual who has passion for Pre Construction lead activities whilst also being able to work as part of a close knit team.

As a Pre-Construction Manager, you will support the Senior Pre-Construction Manager to deliver the Pre-Construction services. Providing leadership and guidance whilst managing the teams at bid stage, and during Pre-Construction service agreements. Working for a diverse client base and frameworks you will be involved in contract values ranging up to £20m within a mixture of both construction & refurbishment schemes. Building strong relationships and working client facing within collaborative public framework environments in which we operate is essential. Successful applicants will have an opportunity to grow and develop as this new workstream evolves.

Responsibilities for Pre Construction Manager

• Manage and coordinate the Pre-Construction activities for traditional or design and build projects, once awarded, with responsibility for managing the Pre-Construction process from tender issue, through a preconstruction services agreement period then to handover to the operational team for delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the members of the Pre-Construction team, inclusive of governance, commercial, estimating, planning, and design management to ensure milestones are identified, monitored, and achieved to successfully complete the Pre-Construction process.
• Contribute towards quality requirements of the bid writing process, bringing knowledge and experience to develop a bid winning strategy.
• Full engagement with our clients to instil confidence in the team's ability to deliver the project(s) at initial tender stage and throughout the Pre-Construction services period. Maintaining focus on the team objectives, managing the consultants, and managing client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with the team to identify risks and associated mitigation measure to ensure the projects are de-risked during the Pre-Construction period.
• Attend site visits to view the project during the Pre-Construction stage and engage with designers and supply chain partners as necessary to inform the detailed design and pricing process.
• Collaborative working with all external and internal stakeholders will be crucial to this role and successful applicants will need to demonstrate an ability to plan, coordinate and manage either at Pre-Construction or Construction stage whilst also demonstrating a sound construction knowledge.
• Manage the workload of the Pre-Construction team to ensure that it remains balanced, avoiding overload, and managing the wellbeing of the team.
• Show excellent presentation skills to deliver clear and concise bid requirements to the bid team and upstream to the Directors and key stakeholders.
• Embrace the business culture ensuring your behaviours remain, collaborative, trusted and focused.

Requirements for Pre Construction Manager

• Taken a project through a PCSA & worked through the surveys & design stages / Familiar with PCSA processes
• UK Drivers licence
• HNC/HND/Degree in a construction or engineering subject and / or Membership of a relevant body (CIOB, APM, CIAT, RICS)
• Previous Pre-Construction experience on projects up to £20m with strong experience of leading multidisciplinary teams
• A proven record of successful multi-project delivery through management of a skilled team of people
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Computer literate on Microsoft applications and other software
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers, and suppliers
• Team leader with organisational and time management skills

What we offer for Pre Construction Manager

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Pension
• Annual leave package
• Gym discounts

If you want to hear more about this Pre Construction Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on (phone number removed)