Pre Construction Manager

Matchtech; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is supporting a major nuclear infrastructure programme to appoint a Pre-Construction Manager for the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. The role focuses on construction readiness for enabling works and earthworks, coordinating project management, engineering, commercial, procurement, environmental and supply chain activities ahead of mobilisation.

This permanent position requires on-site presence four days per week and is suited to candidates based in Suffolk or Norfolk.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pre-construction and mobilisation leadership.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects within nuclear, rail, highways, energy or construction sectors.
• Knowledge of enabling works, earthworks, temporary works, construction logistics and infrastructure delivery.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations, environmental consents and working within highly regulated environments.
• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline; professional membership of ICE, APM, CIOB or an equivalent body would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain readiness plans for enabling and earthworks activities.
• Coordinate pre-construction requirements, dependencies, constraints, milestones and readiness gates.
• Lead readiness activities relating to site establishment, temporary works, construction logistics, utilities, access infrastructure, environmental mitigation and earthworks.
• Coordinate design information, construction methodologies, sequencing, resources and logistics to ensure viable work fronts.
• Manage readiness risks, constraints, interfaces and mitigation plans, escalating critical issues through the appropriate governance routes.
• Work closely with client teams, Civil Works Alliance partners, engineering organisations, regulators, environmental specialists and the supply chain.
• Provide readiness reporting, dashboards and status updates to senior management and governance forums.
• Support procurement, contract mobilisation and the availability of materials, plant, labour and specialist subcontractors.

Skills

Pre-construction leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Procurement knowledge

CDM Regulations knowledge

Supply chain coordination

Regulated environments experience

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction/Project Management degree

Professional body membership advantageous

Job description

Our client is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support a major nuclear infrastructure programme at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The role will focus on construction readiness for enabling works and earthworks, coordinating project management, engineering, commercial, procurement, environmental and supply chain activities ahead of mobilisation. This is a permanent position requiring site presence four days per week and is therefore suited to individuals based in Suffolk or Norfolk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain readiness plans for enabling and earthworks activities
• Coordinate pre-construction requirements, dependencies, constraints, milestones and readiness gates
• Lead readiness activities relating to site establishment, temporary works, construction logistics, utilities, access infrastructure, environmental mitigation and earthworks
• Coordinate design information, construction methodologies, sequencing, resources and logistics to ensure viable work fronts
• Manage readiness risks, constraints, interfaces and mitigation plans, escalating critical issues through the appropriate governance routes
• Work closely with client teams, Civil Works Alliance partners, engineering organisations, regulators, environmental specialists and the supply chain
• Provide readiness reporting, dashboards and status updates to senior management and governance forums
• Support procurement, contract mobilisation and the availability of materials, plant, labour and specialist subcontractors

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in pre-construction, construction readiness, project management or mobilisation leadership
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects within the nuclear, rail, highways, energy or construction sectors
• Understanding of enabling works, earthworks, temporary works, construction logistics and infrastructure delivery
• Strong project management, programme integration, risk management and mitigation planning skills
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder interfaces
• Knowledge of commercial, procurement, permitting and supply chain requirements
• Understanding of CDM Regulations, environmental consents and working within highly regulated environments
• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline; professional membership of ICE, APM, CIOB or an equivalent body would be advantageous

Additional Information:

• Permanent position supporting the enabling and earthworks phase of a major nuclear infrastructure programme
• Approximately 18 months of site-based activity, with attendance required four days per week
• Applicants should be located in Suffolk or Norfolk, or within a reasonable travelling distance
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain BPSS clearance and complete a client interview