Pre-construction Manager

Kier Group plc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Pre-Construction Manager responsible for leading preconstruction teams and managing project delivery from inception to contract award. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable leadership skills and a strong understanding of the pre-construction process. This role offers the opportunity to shape diversity and inclusion initiatives, contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership skills: trusted, focused, and collaborative.
• Excellent understanding of the pre-construction process.
• Track record of work winning with knowledge of multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage preconstruction staff for specific projects.
• Deliver preconstruction from inception through to contract award.
• Implement Performance Excellence preconstruction processes.
• Lead engagement with business development team for tender opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of the pre-construction process

Ability to engage with business development

Knowledge of multiple sectors

Team development skills

Job description

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for managing preconstruction staff for specific projects from inception up to contract award. You will lead the process of managing the overall solution, overseeing and coordinating all elements of the preconstruction team, to develop high quality proposals that meet or exceed both the client and Kier requirements. Your day to day will include:

• Responsible for managing allocated preconstruction staff for specific projects
• Responsible for preconstruction delivery from inception through tendering and PCSA, up to contract award
• Implementing Performance Excellence preconstruction processes including bid governance.
• Implementing the Kier Golden Rules throughout the life-cycle of the project throughout preconstruction.
• Engage with the business development team to identify tender opportunities and win plans
  Demonstrable leadership skills: trusted, focused and collaborative
• Excellent understanding of the pre-construction process, interpreting client requirements and converting them to outstanding project solutions that deliver technical, quality, budget, programme, and sustainability targets, whilst achieving sustainable business margins
• Track record of work winning with knowledge of multiple sectors including public and private
• Strong team leadership with demonstratable capability in developing talent, skills and the potential of individuals and teams
  Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.