Pre-construction Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £65,000 i £75,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | c.£6000 car allowance |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8BQ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | PCP_EW_349994_1746194259 |
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Pre-construction Manager
Sector: Civil Engineering
Preston, Lancashire
Large regional main contractor with over £230 million turnover that has specialised in delivering vital infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, structures, hydropower, and rail for more than 25 years. With our commitment to quality, professionalism, safety and integrity, we have delivered a comprehensive range of projects for a diverse range of public and private sector clients.
About the role of Pre-construction Manager
Lead the development and undertaking of the tender planning / programming activity within the pre-construction team to enhance our ability to secure works and to establish project controls and internal reporting from the tender stage. Ensure tender stage project delivery programmes are fully developed and contractually compliant. Produce programmes which are optimised in terms of resources and risk and opportunity, to ensure we submit our best value and optimised tender. Contribute to the overall tender process and individual bids to maximise success.
The role will involve close liaison with Preconstruction & Project Teams, plus occasional liaison with Client and Supply Chain as necessary.
Responsibilities for Pre-construction Manager
Analyse Tender documents and identify required programme/planning responses and information which will inform the programme.
Develop methodology approach to project and provide guidance to the bid team
Produce tender stage programmes working alongside the estimators, with a focus on ensuring we submit our most competitive offer.
Define alongside the wider bid team a work Breakdown Structure/Cost Breakdown Structure, which aligns with internal best practice and client's requirements.
Programmes are to be NEC compliant and include TRA, Float, Resources and associated Histograms, Critical Path, Costs (when applicable), etc.
Present tender programme to team of Directors as part of tender settlement meeting.
Develop winning work program strategies for tenders, considering risks and opportunities and input into R&O register.
Produce high scoring, written quality responses and narratives, which accompany tender programmes.
Contribute to discussion on the optimal phasing, approach and methodology of works on site.
Align tender programmes to current operational programme requirements and incorporate feedback from operation teams into future tenders.
Review tender programmes produced by other members of the Preconstruction Team.
Review post-tender performance of tenders with the Preconstruction Team and incorporate lessons learned
Review post-contract performance of projects with the Project Team and incorporate lessons learned
Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.
Requirements for Pre-construction Manager
- Appropriate industry qualification, e.g. Degree or HND.
- Industry background and experience working as a planner - ideally in excess of 5 years experience in a civil engineering environment, with demonstrable experience in a preconstruction/tendering team.
- Essential to have worked in preconstruction/tender environment (no pre-construction experience will be unsuccessful)
- Knowledge of highway & structure and public realm types of projects is mandatory and preferable is experience in industrial, energy, clean/wastewater and waste type projects.
- Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages. (ASTA Powerproject mandatory, Primvera P6 and Microsoft Project preferred)
- Understanding and appreciation of the requirements on NEC3 / 4 Contracts and the importance of programme to management of the project as a whole, including timescales for action.
- Civil engineering and construction method knowledge, with the ability to research and appraise viability of alternatives.
- Solid understanding of the design process, procurement routes and processes.
- Clear, concise oral and written communications, internally and externally.
- Information management skills.
- Ability to quickly digest information.
- Ability to motivate and influence people.
- Time management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
- Decision making and problem solving within extent of personal responsibility.
What we offer for Pre-construction Manager
£65,000 - £75,000 p/a
£6000 car allowance
- Hybrid working - WFH 2 days per week
- Annual Leave: starting 26 days holiday + Bank holidays
Exceptional additional benefits package:
- Pension: 6.5% employer contribution of your salary
- BUPA: optional scheme and can include your family
- Company sick pay scheme: Up to 20 days full pay
- Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
- A comprehensive health and well being strategy focused on physical, emotional, financial and career well being
Fantastic Progression, support, and development opportunities
If you would like to learn more about this Pre-construction Manager position, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and full contact details.