Pre construction manager

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction group as a Pre-Construction Manager, where you will lead high-profile projects and ensure seamless coordination across teams. This role offers stability and career growth opportunities while promoting a culture of diversity and wellbeing. You will engage in pre-contract activities, oversee design and procurement phases, and focus on client satisfaction while upholding quality and safety standards. If you're proactive, organized, and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Professional Memberships

Discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude with strong management and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing subcontractors and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Manage interfaces between pre-con, design, and delivery functions.
• Oversee detailed design and procurement phases for client approval.

Skills

Management Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Technical Ability

Organizational Skills

Client Focus

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

BEng/MEng in Engineering

IOSH 1-day Working Safely

Job description

Job Description

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Pre-Construction Manager - Environment

Locations: Nottinghamshire / Warrington

What you will be doing:

Join Galliford Try's Environment Business as a Pre-construction Manager. Ideally based near Mansfield/Nottinghamshire or Warrington.

• Manage interfaces between pre-con, design, commercial, matrix, and delivery functions to meet or exceed targets.
• Develop relationships, systems, and processes for effective coordination across all project stakeholders.
• Engage in pre-contract award activities, providing operational input for seamless transition to operational teams.
• Oversee detailed design and procurement phases, ensuring client approval and maximizing savings.
• Ensure quality of design deliverables and proactive expediting.
• Coordinate advanced site activities supporting design and delivery planning.
• Implement change control systems for quick decision-making.
• Maximize procurement opportunities through strategic planning.
• Participate in client framework supplier selection and challenge constraints.
• Develop project delivery and procurement schedules, considering buildability and temporary works.
• Coordinate civil and MEICA technical interfaces with clients and supply chain.
• Involve key functions early in design to ensure robust solutions and delivery plans.
• Collaborate with commissioning and asset teams during design.
• Report on civil and MEICA delivery performance and issues.
• Focus on client satisfaction and uphold quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote project delivery excellence and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Proactive with a 'can do' attitude.
• Strong management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Client-focused and a team player.
• Organized with proven technical ability.
• Good commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains.
• Ability to meet deadlines and proficient in IT.
• HND/HNC in Engineering, with BEng/MEng preferred.
• Background in construction/engineering, preferably water/wastewater.
• Professional qualification preferred; IOSH 1-day Working Safely or equivalent.

What We Can Offer in Return:

Work on high-profile projects with a leading contractor, with stability and career growth opportunities. We value diversity, wellbeing, and development through tailored training, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits, including holiday entitlement, discounts, pension, share schemes, private medical, and professional memberships.

About Us:

Galliford Try is a UK-leading construction group committed to delivering lasting community impact, environmental care, and stakeholder value through excellence and integrity.

For more information or to apply, contact Chloe Phillips at [e-mail].

Additional Information:

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities. Full job description available upon request.

About the Team:

Our Environment Business delivers assets across the UK, working on major frameworks with clients like Yorkshire Water and Thames Water, offering exciting opportunities in a transformative period.