Pre Construction Manager

Matchtech; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group represents our client in seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support a major nuclear infrastructure programme at Sizewell C 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.

The permanent position requires site presence four days per week, with applicants based in Suffolk or Norfolk.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pre-construction, construction readiness, project management or mobilisation leadership.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects in regulated sectors like nuclear, rail, or highways.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; membership of ICE/APM/CIOB advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain readiness plans for enabling and earthworks.
• Coordinate pre-construction requirements, milestones and readiness gates.
• Lead readiness activities for site establishment, temporary works, logistics and environmental mitigation.
• Coordinate design information, sequencing, resources and interfaces for viable work fronts.
• Provide readiness reporting and dashboards to senior management.
• Support procurement, contract mobilisation and availability of materials and labour.

Skills

Pre-construction

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Civil Engineering

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Procurement knowledge

Contract mobilisation experience

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