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pre construction manager.
Pre Construction Manager.
Ref: V-76684
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location.
St Albans
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salary.
£85000 - £90000 per annum
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type.
Permanent
job description.
Job Title: Pre-Construction ManagerLocation/Region: St Albans (with nationwide project involvement)
Salary: £85,000 – £95,000
Job Summary
Ensuring the successful delivery of building services throughout the pre-construction phase. Responsible for controlling the selection of sub-contractors to tender from the supply chain. Acting as subject matter expert for all things MEP to support a range of projects, providing guidance and identifying any potential issues relating to building services. Working closely with site teams and business leaders to drive improvements to pre-construction Building Services processes and strategy.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Adhere to company Health & Safety policy.
- Monitor, coordinate and control the flow of M&E design information to ensure timely release for construction activities.
- Review M&E concept designs and Stage 4 & 5 subcontractor-led designs.
- Ensure M&E designers identify hazards and assess health & safety risks in their designs.
- Undertake full design gap analysis at tender stage and advise estimating teams of any shortfalls.
- Review tender design information and identify potential value engineering opportunities.
- Manage, track and control statutory utility providers.
- Ensure all required approvals (statutory, regulatory, client, company) are obtained as required.
- Review and support development of design, construction and commissioning programmes aligned to contract requirements.
- Produce weekly Building Services status reports.
- Assist in the selection and appointment of M&E consultants and subcontractors.
- Ensure all M&E information issued for construction is fully coordinated, reviewed and approved.
- Ensure designs are cost-effective and aligned with budget and quality requirements.
- Validate M&E design upon project completion.
- Maintain cost and installation records, including witnessing testing and commissioning.
- Carry out cost checks and report significant deviations.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed and risks mitigated.
- Support production of O&M manuals.
- Ensure subcontractors comply with company Safety Management Systems.
- Contribute to project reporting and attend meetings as required.
- Ensure production controls are in place for monitoring, benchmarking and improving performance.
- Inspect M&E works and produce reports, including snagging activities.
- Work in line with Quality, Environmental and Safety Management Systems.
- Maintain high standards of health & safety for self and others.
- Identify and support repeat business opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
- Ensure departmental operations comply with Health & Safety requirements and risk assessments.
- Support and develop team members through feedback and mentoring.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the role.
Qualifications / Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, ASHRAE, IET)
- Working towards MCIOB or CIBSE accreditation
- Strong design and estimating experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong understanding of health & safety and company policies
- Experience in complex construction or built environment projects
- Proven project planning and budget management capability
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience delivering and embedding organisational change
Competencies
- Commercially astute with strong construction process knowledge
- Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong relationship-building skills at all levels
- Effective leadership and team motivation skills
- Passion for mentoring and developing others
- Collaborative and personable team player
- Open to feedback and continuous improvement
