Pre-Construction Project Manager- Mod Hire

Kärcher North America Inc.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular construction firm in the UK is seeking a Pre-Construction Project Manager to lead and manage pre-construction activities. This role requires an HNC/HND or equivalent in a construction-related discipline, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Project. Competitive salary and benefits are offered including a bonus scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Option to buy extra holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Group pension

Annual salary review

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a Construction related discipline.
• IT literate including Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent leadership skills in managing teams from various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, commercial and delivery teams from order won to construction.
• Manage completion of project deliverables to a high standard.
• Be the point of contact for clients and design teams.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Carry out any other Project Management duties as required.

Skills

IT literacy including Microsoft Project

Good communication skills

Excellent leadership skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in a Construction related discipline

Tools

MS Office software

Job description

Company Overview

Wernick are specialists in the design and construction of temporary permanent modular building projects. We offer sophisticated and sustainable offsite building solutions that inspire creative architectural individuality with accelerated project delivery. With a proud history dating back to 1934, the Wernick Group has grown over 90 years to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.

About The Role

Wernick Modular Hire is seeking a dedicated Pre‑Construction Project Manager to lead and manage pre‑construction activities from order won stage to construction phase, with the key objective of delivering projects on time, to high quality and within budget while managing risk and maximising profitability.

Scope

The Pre‑Construction Project Manager will take responsibility and ownership of multiple projects from order won stage to construction phase, leading and working collaboratively with the Technical Service Manager and all other departments to set out and achieve completion of all the project deliverables on time and to a high standard while managing both commercial and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, commercial and delivery teams from order won stage to commencement of the construction phase.
• Lead on setting out the individual project deliverables.
• Manage the process of completing the project deliverables to a high standard in line with project timelines.
• Facilitate, lead and manage internal stakeholders to influence the conversion of opportunities into orders.
• Influence design development in line with client requirements/expectations whilst maintaining the required commercial outcome.
• Confirm the technical specification requirements for individual projects.
• Be the point of contact for clients and their design teams.
• Lead and escalate the negotiation of contractual matters where applicable.
• Manage the supply chain project stakeholders to ensure compliance with project design and specification requirements.
• Appoint, brief and manage external consultants to ensure outputs are aligned with design, specification and time‑line requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Lead and manage handover meetings with the delivery teams prior to construction to ensure the project design and commercial strategy is implemented and the delivery team have complete and accurate information.
• Carry out any other Project Management duties and activities as required.

Essential Criteria

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a Construction related discipline.
• IT literate including Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent leadership skills in managing teams from various disciplines.

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).
• Option to buy extra holidays.
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday.
• Christmas Shutdown.
• Early finish Friday.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Group pension.
• Annual salary review each January.
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary).
• Personal Accident Insurance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance program.
• Training and progression opportunities.
• Family‑run and well‑established, secure company (trading over 90 years).
• Employee Referral scheme.
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme).
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers.
• Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you directly.

Sponsorship

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.