Pre-Construction Project Engineer

Galliford Try Holdings plc; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading contractor in London as a Pre-Construction Project Engineer, where you will coordinate and manage pre-contract activities to ensure successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting infrastructure projects with a focus on client satisfaction and collaboration. You will engage with various stakeholders, implement change control systems, and promote a safe working environment. With a commitment to career growth and wellbeing, this innovative firm values talent and provides a supportive team atmosphere. If you're looking to make a significant impact in the construction industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Pension scheme

Share schemes

Medical options

Employee assistance programs

Professional membership support

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to project delivery with strong technical ability.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains in construction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational input into the pre-contract phase for project success.
• Manage interfaces between pre-con, design, and procurement to meet targets.

Skills

Project Delivery

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Awareness

IT Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Ability

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

BEng/MEng in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL Agencies if this role is available for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If sent, no fee applies. Please direct queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Role - Pre-Construction Project Engineer

Location - London

Purpose of the role:

• Coordinate operational input into the pre-contract phase to ensure robust target costs, risk registers, and delivery plans.
• Maximize project profitability up to the completion of detailed design and subcontract placements.
• Ensure comprehensive delivery planning for all site-based stages before work begins.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage interfaces between pre-con, design, procurement, and delivery to meet targets.
• Lead design management under our Business Management System.
• Develop systems for effective coordination across stakeholders to ensure cost-efficient delivery of Civil and MEICA elements.
• Engage in pre-contract award activities, providing operational input.
• Support seamless transition from pre-con to operational teams.
• Manage design and procurement phases to secure client approval and maximize savings.
• Ensure quality of engineering deliverables and proactive expediting.
• Coordinate advanced site activities to support planning.
• Implement change control systems, assess impacts, and make timely decisions.
• Operate change procedures effectively and handle technical queries.
• Maximize procurement opportunities through strategic planning and early enquiry packages.
• Participate in supplier selection and challenge constraints.
• Develop delivery and procurement schedules, considering buildability and temporary works.
• Maintain technical interface with the client for Civil and MEICA.
• Coordinate and optimize technical solutions, ensuring compliance.
• Manage supply chain inquiries and assessments before contract placement.
• Involve key functions early in the design process to confirm robust solutions.
• Engage with commissioning and asset teams during design.
• Report on delivery performance, forecasting, and issues.
• Focus on client and customer satisfaction.
• Implement quality, safety, and environmental policies.
• Promote a safe working environment.
• Build a reputation for project delivery excellence.
• Share best practices and drive continuous improvement.

About you:

• Proactive approach to project delivery.
• Proficient IT skills.
• HND/HNC in engineering; BEng/MEng preferred.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Client-focused and collaborative.
• Organized, team-oriented, with proven technical ability.
• Good commercial awareness and contractual understanding.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Construction background, preferably in Water/Wastewater.
• Professional qualifications and IOSH certification preferred.

What We Can Offer in Return:

Join a leading contractor with a £3.8 billion order book, working on exciting projects. We offer stability, career growth, and a diverse, committed team. Our strategy aims for further success, and we value talent and enthusiasm.

We support wellbeing through our 'Be Well' programme, invest in training, and promote flexible working practices.

Our Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement and purchase options.
• Corporate discounts, cycle schemes, pension, share schemes.
• Medical options and employee assistance programs.
• Professional membership support.

About Us:

Our purpose is to improve lives through infrastructure, fostering learning, growth, and environmental care. We value excellence, integrity, collaboration, and lasting impact.

Contact: [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Flexible working options available. We encourage diverse applicants, including those with disabilities, and offer adjustments for interviews.

Full job description available upon request.