Pre-Construction Manager

VINCI Facilities; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to oversee large-scale refurbishment projects within the Defence Built Estate contract. This pivotal role involves meticulous planning, procurement, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery. You will engage closely with clients, design teams, and subcontractors, ensuring that all project requirements are met while adhering to safety and quality standards. In a fast-paced environment, your expertise will drive excellence in project outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in the defence sector and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Additional training and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in preconstruction, ideally within refurbishment or defence sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction disciplines, including M&E and civils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction process, including bid management and project planning.
• Ensure all activities comply with defence sector regulations and standards.

Skills

Preconstruction Management

Stakeholder Management

Construction Disciplines (M&E, Civils)

Risk Assessment

Project Planning

Education

Experience in Refurbishment or Defence Sectors

Job description

Hours: Full Time - 42.5 hours - Monday to Friday

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Purpose of Role

VINCI Facilities is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join our team, dedicated to the Defence Built Estate contract across the South-East. This role will be instrumental in delivering large scale refurbishment projects across military bases, barracks, and training facilities.

Job Description

As a Preconstruction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse portfolio of multi-million refurbishment projects. You will oversee all preconstruction activities, ensuring meticulous planning, procurement, and resource allocation to enable successful project delivery. Engaging closely with defence clients, design teams, and subcontractors, you’ll ensure project requirements are met while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and contractual standards. Operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, your expertise will help drive excellence in project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction process, including bid management, project planning, and design coordination.
• Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet technical, financial, and operational requirements.
• Ensure all pre-construction activities comply with defence sector regulations and VINCI Facilities’ commitment to excellence.
• Drive sustainable and cutting-edge approaches in project design and delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the pre-construction phase.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Proven track record in preconstruction, ideally within refurbishment or defence sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction disciplines, including M&E and civils.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• UK Driver’s License & happy to be vetted.

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.