Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager
Location/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