Preconstruction Project Manager

Talk Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Preconstruction Manager based in Northamptonshire with some flexibility for remote work. This role involves managing bids for industrial and distribution projects and requires either extensive experience or a junior candidate with a background in project management. The company offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent career prospects.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Competitive Pension

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager, Site Manager, or similar.
• Knowledge of the Building Sector.
• High level of communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid strategy and submission processes.
• Review tender documents and coordinate technical responses.
• Assist in preparing programmes and managing post-tender processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Bid Management

Education

Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc)

Job description

*Ideal Opportunity to Transfer Experience*

Preconstruction Manager - Northamptonshire + some remote work.

-Industrial / Distribution Centre / Logistics Warehouse projects.

(Previous experience in these project sectors would be ideal but not essential).

BEST EMPLOYER IN CONSTRUCTION

Opportunities available for either an already experienced Preconstruction Manager or someone at Assistant level (Training provided).

(Open to consider candidates transferring experience over from other job disciplines such as Project Manager, Site Engineers, Site Agents, Site Managers, Design Managers, Bid Managers or similar, who wish to move into a full time preconstruction manager role.

WHAT MAKES IT GREAT?

-Very low staff turnover, has to be one of the lowest in the industry. Excellent sign that they look after their staff.

-Very stable employer with strong pipeline of work and lots of repeat business.

-Leader in their field.

-One of the UK’s most successful main contractors.

-Professional & friendly team, positive environmentwith an air of success in the office.

-Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers.

-Big enough to keep you busy, but small enough to know your name, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number.

-Excellent salary and benefits package including, car allowance / competitive pension / x 2 bonuses a year.

COMPANY:

My client is a leading building contractor, with a busy and fast growing workload.
This employer is looking to strengthen their team further with the appointment of a Preconstruction Manager to tenderon a range of Industrial & Distribution projects.

DUTIES:

You will be one of a close knit team of Preconstruction Managers, reporting into the Preconstruction Director, your duties will include:

Bid Strategy & Submission

• Decide on the structure and content of the submission (based on the Employers Requirements) and communicate tender document format and submission requirements to Business Development Support.
• Co-ordinate and organise different disciplines required for submission and inform them of requirements and the dates the information is required.
• Write the Contractor’s Proposals.
• Review the completed submission document prior to submission.
• Co-ordinate and attend any Mid Tender Interviews and lead presentation as required.
• Co-ordinate distribution (to internal team and any relevant consultants) of any Tender Addendums received during the Tender Period (Estimator will arrange distribution to the Sub-Contract Supply Chain).
• Arrange internal tender review meetings as required.
• Attend & explain scheme at the Tender Settlement meeting.

Technical

• Review Tender Documents for missing information and request as necessary.
• With Estimator ensure there is sufficient information to price the works.
• Prepare and collate RFI’s with Client / Designers as required
• Respond to any technical queries raised by sub-contractors
• Carry out review of ground conditions and arrange geo-technical / environmental advice where required.
• Arrange further SI if required.
• Get Staf Surv to carry out an earthworks model and optimise levels as far as possible (accounting for drainage and foundation arisings).
• Assess risk and opportunities.
• Review any buildability issues.
• Assess and obtain additional consultant input as required (Part L/ SBEM, Overheating Calculations, Acoustic, Building Regs, Fire Engineering etc).
• Review scheme for boundary conditions and fire protection requirements.

Commercial

• Obtain fee proposals as required
• Carry out technical review of design sub-contract quotations
• Investigate Value Engineering Opportunities & with Estimator / Planner incorporate into the scheme as appropriate.

Programme

• Assist in preparation of programme as required by Planner and review tender programme & prelims.

Post Tender

• Manage / respond to any Post Tender Questions / Clarifications negotiations
• Co-ordinate and attend any Post Tender Interviews
• Arrange and Chair the Tender Handover Meeting
• Offer support as necessary to the Site Team

REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this Preconstruction Manager role you must meet the following criteria:

- Knowledge of Building Sector.
- Previous employment as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Site Agent, Site Engineer, Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager, Bid Manager, Preconstruction Manager or similar.

-Will also consider candidates that have worked on other general build construction projects
- Previous Main Contractor employment ideal.
- High level of communication and writing skills.
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).

-Site Engineering background would be ideal but not essential.

LOCATION: Northamptonshire office, with some remote work also available.

REMUNERATION:

The successfulPreconstruction Manager will receive:

*Competitive Basic (Dependant on experience)
*Car Allowance
*Pension (very competitive).
*Bonus

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

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