Senior Preconstruction PM - Civil & Water (Wales)

Fawkes & Reece Group; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Life assurance cover

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Early finish on Fridays

Social calendars and progression

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Design and Preconstruction Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead civils and water sector projects in the Welsh region. The role covers design review, value engineering, and preconstruction planning across multiple sites including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Worcester.

The candidate will manage client relationships, oversee NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and drive procurement and tender processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng) or NVQ Level 6+.
• SMSTS qualification.
• CSCS card.
• First Aid at Work desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and challenge technical designs within BIM 360, improving efficiency and constructability across multi‑million-pound projects in Wales.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions and lead design coordination across schemes.
• Direct technical assessments and calculations to ensure design changes improve performance and compliance.
• Manage client relationships through progress meetings, aligning programme, budget, risks and deliverables.
• Administer contract changes and variations per contract governance.

Skills

Leadership

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

HND/HNC/BEng or NVQ Level 6+

Tools

BIM 360

MS Office

Primavera P6

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Design and Preconstruction Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead civils and water sector projects in the Welsh region. The role covers design review, value engineering, and preconstruction planning across multiple sites including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Worcester.

The candidate will manage client relationships, oversee NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and drive procurement and tender processes.