Pre Construction Manager

Melior Associates; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Eastleigh is looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to work on Water Framework projects. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to develop technical proposals and manage stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in UK municipal Water/Wastewater projects and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a fantastic long-term career opportunity with a competitive financial package.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing solutions for customer requirements
• Comfortable presenting at all levels
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage development of technical solutions
• Build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations
• Lead reviews of customer enquiry documentation
• Co-ordinate proposals and project teams

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proven track record in UK municipal Water/Wastewater

Project management skills

Leadership capabilities

Time and priority management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Process, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

APM or equivalent project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager working for a hugely successful main contractor on Water Framework projects within the South. The psoition will be based in Southampton. The Pre-Construction Manager will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop technical and commercial proposals for water and wastewater projects. This role would potentially suit a Project Manager, Engineering Mnagaer or Technical Manager, who would like to be a focal and liaison point for various aspects including design, procurement, planning as well as stakeholder facing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the development of commercially and technically efficient solutions that meet the customer's needs and requirements
• Build strong internal and external relationships and help to manage stakeholder expectations
• Work alongside the Bid management team to ensure proposals are in line with company governance procedures, whilst providing support to the estimating team on technical requirements
• Lead and manage reviews of customer enquiry documentation and complete scope gap reviews
• Co-ordinate the wider proposals and project team (including SMEs) to understand, identify and provide mitigations to challenges, risks and opportunities

Ideal Qualifications

• Proven track record and knowledge of the UK municipal Water/Wastewater or other regulated process driven sector(s)
• Proven experience of developing and creating proven solutions to meet customer requirements
• Water and Wastewater complex plant or systems proposals development experience
• Contractual awareness (incl. NEC, IChemE)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to effectively manage time and priorities to achieve deadlines
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and make decisions when needed
• Comfortable presenting at all levels, both internally and externally
• Comprehensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in managing stakeholder, including client, relationships
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Process, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
• APM or equivalent project management qualification
• National Water Hygiene Card
• Full UK Driving Licence

This represents a fantastic long term career opportunity coupled with an excellent financial package. Apply now