Overview
Pre-Construction Manager – Galldris Group
Location: Midlands Region, based out of Birmingham
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pre-construction Manager to join our Midlands team. You should come from a Civil Engineering background with experience in civils pre-construction, including tendering and design management, with strong experience in RC works, drainage, and groundworks. Prior experience of the operational delivery of large-scale civils projects is required.
The Pre-Construction Manager will be responsible for managing all activities in the pre-construction phase of projects, ensuring tenders and proposals are technically sound, commercially competitive, and deliverable. The role will lead the coordination of design, estimating, planning, methodology and risk management, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to secure projects and ensure a smooth transition into delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preconstruction team during tenders and ECI/PCSA periods in developing proposals.
* Read client brief documents for each tender to fully understand requirements; arrange and chair launch, mid-bids, workshops, settlement meetings and other required meetings to develop and finalise proposals.
* During the ECI/PCSA stage, coordinate and produce design data, project deliverables, reports, and documentation essential to the project and contractual requirements; report progress against the ECI/PCSA deliverables programme.
* Agree technical deliverables with the Proposals Manager, assign owners, collate queries from the ECI/PCSA team, raise with the client and maintain a register ensuring responses are incorporated into proposals.
* Produce and maintain tender period programme.
* Produce or arrange production of method-related temporary works schedule with Planner and Estimator to ensure appropriate allowances are included in proposals.
* Produce or arrange production of Technical information required (e.g., Contractors\' Proposals, Risk register, Methodology); examine client requirements and explore alternative design, specification and methodology to provide optimised solutions.
* Review key packages with the Estimator and Suppliers to ensure compliance with works information and review alternative designs/specifications offered; incorporate supply chain offerings into proposals.
* Arrange Risk, Opportunities and Value Workshops and record outcomes for submission or internal consideration.
* Contribute to Risk and Value Management; prepare for and attend mid/post-tender client meetings and prepare presentations to convey proposals.
* Manage development and implementation of design proposals to meet client requirements, including budget and time constraints; brief the Design Team and manage any 3rd parties or novated design teams as needed.
* Lead development and management of the pre-construction and construction design deliverables programme.
* Provide buildability guidance to the client design team and construction teams; liaise with construction/operational staff on similar schemes for feedback.
* Act as business lead through PCSA/ECI period, negotiations and following phases; coordinate with client and delivery team.
* Provide phased handover to Delivery Team (Implementation) and conduct a Conditions of Contract review.
* Summarise key issues with proposed contract for submission with proposals.
* Lead or contribute to development of systems and processes to improve the pre-construction function.
* Develop and maintain good relationships with the supply chain, consultants and customers; capture learning and best practice for sharing across frameworks and within the business.
* Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the position.
Experience/Knowledge
* Held a similar position previously; experience in a client-facing role and being the client key point of contact.
* Experience in managing tendering and preconstruction processes within the construction industry; proven track record of leading bids for private and public clients.
* In-depth knowledge of best-practice solutions and optimisation of innovative ideas; knowledge of pricing and quantification methods.
* Experience of leading a team within the construction industry.
* Extensive experience in pre-construction liaising with consultants and clients, defining projects and risks leading to mitigation in design changes while maintaining key requirements.
Qualifications
* Membership of a relevant professional body and/or professional qualification such as ICE/IStructE/CIOB/RICS/RIBA/CIBSE is desirable.
Skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and deliver in a deadline-driven environment.
* Meticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude; self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
* Ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure.
* Able to be a strong team leader, motivator and player.
* Desire to pursue innovation and development with a focus on the customer and the business.
* Proficiency in IT, numeracy and MS Office; familiarity with project management/planning systems.
* Committed to safety and quality; strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop productive relationships with clients, contractors and project teams; flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
* Problem-solving ability with a focus on customer needs and practical solutions.
Other
Able to manage a team. Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.
Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. Galldris is not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
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