Pre-Construction & Technical Manager

Downing; Manchester, Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pre-Construction & Technical Manager to oversee the design process for luxury student accommodations and residential properties. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that design solutions meet client needs while adhering to budget and timeline constraints. You will play a crucial role in identifying risks, ensuring compliance with building regulations, and optimizing design solutions. Join a dynamic team during a period of significant expansion, where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects and sustainable growth.

Benefits

Car and private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Mental health support

Company pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing design processes in construction.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage design processes from pre-construction to project completion.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Building Regulations

Design Coordination

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

BIM Processes

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Downing is a family-owned, award-winning developer, owner, and operator of bespoke, luxury student accommodation, residential, and commercial properties across the UK. Operating for over 30 years, we currently have 14 operational student accommodation schemes in 10 major cities, with £1.6bn worth of developments in the pipeline.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Construction & Technical Manager to join our team. This role can be based at our Head Office in Liverpool City Centre or on-site in Manchester.

You will be responsible for managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring design solutions meet client requirements, budget constraints, and project timelines. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure seamless design coordination and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Construction Involvement: Work closely with the design team, providing technical advice to ensure design proposals align with project specifications and budgets.
2. Value Engineering: Identify and implement opportunities to optimise design solutions without compromising quality.
3. Regulatory and Legal Compliance: Ensure all design solutions comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, including building regulations, planning permissions, sustainability targets, and legal standards such as the Building Safety Act (BSA) and industry regulations.
4. Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate design-related risks early in the project lifecycle.
5. Programme Management: Develop and advance the design programme, ensuring timely completion of all design activities in line with project milestones.
6. Design Coordination: Manage the design process, coordinating with architects, consultants, and subcontractors for timely delivery of design information.
7. Design Review: Regularly review and approve design documents to meet client expectations, building regulations, and quality standards.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience as a Pre-Construction or Technical Manager within the construction industry, preferably with residential high-rise or re-cladding projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building regulations, construction methodologies, and design processes, including building regulations, BSA legislation, BS documents, and statutory procedures.
• Experience managing the design process from tender to project completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills to manage and mitigate design risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for effective collaboration with architects, consultants, clients, and subcontractors.
• Enjoys a process-driven role.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and software is desirable.

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The Benefits

• Car and private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Mental health support
• Company pension contribution

Work for Us

Our people are our success, and there has never been a more exciting time to join Downing as we enter our most significant expansion in three decades. Our team values mutual respect and a shared desire to advance the business. Explore our latest vacancies and consider how you can contribute to our growth.