Pre-Construction Manager

O&A Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Greater London seeks a skilled professional to manage multiple projects. The role involves preparing budgets, negotiating contracts, and ensuring project financial success. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, demonstrating initiative in a collaborative environment. This position is suited for individuals with strong commercial and analytical skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experienced self-starter with a proven track record in a fast-paced Design & Build environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of budgets and cost plans at concept stage.
• Issuing and obtaining tenders from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiation and preparation of sub-contractor/supplier terms and conditions.
• Cost control and variation agreement with clients' representatives.
• Cost control and variation agreement with clients’ representatives.
• Preparing and communicating project accounts with clients’ representatives.
• Reporting project profit to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve best results.
• Demonstrating high level commercial skills and contractual awareness.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective time management under pressure.

Skills

Commercial skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Teamwork & initiative

Decision making under pressure

Job description

This role requires an experienced self-starter with the ability to take responsibility and manage the commercial success of multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard. Experience within a fast track workplace Design & Build environment is crucial for us to be able to make accurate on the spot decisions.

• Preparation of budgets and cost plans at concept stage, based on initial design intent information
• Issuing and obtaining tenders from suppliers and subcontractors
• Negotiation and preparation of sub-contractor/supplier terms and conditions
• Preparation and maintenance of the contract documentation usually JCT format
• Cost control and variation agreement with clients representatives
• Preparing and communicating project account with clients representatives at all stages
• Reporting project profit
• A determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results
• Proven high level commercial skills and contractual awareness
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; excellent attention to detail
• Good time management; ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Energy, drive and can do attitude is essential; demonstrates initiative