Ideal Opportunity to Transfer Experience
Preconstruction Manager – Northamptonshire + some remote work.
Industrial / Distribution Centre / Logistics Warehouse projects. Previous experience in these sectors would be ideal but not essential.
Best Employer in Construction
This employer offers:
* Very low staff turnover – one of the lowest in the industry.
* Stable employer with a strong pipeline of work and repeat business.
* Leader in their field and one of the UK’s most successful main contractors.
* Professional, friendly team in a positive environment.
* Excellent relationships and prompt payment to subcontractors and suppliers.
* Appropriate size: big enough to keep you busy but small enough to know your name.
* Excellent salary and benefits package: car allowance, competitive pension, and two bonuses a year.
Opportunities are available for an experienced Preconstruction Manager or an assistant level candidate (training provided). Open to candidates transferring experience from Project Management, Site Engineering, Design Management, Bid Management, etc., who wish to move into a full‑time pre‑construction manager role.
Company
My client is a leading building contractor with a busy, fast‑growing workload. They are looking to strengthen their team with a Preconstruction Manager to tender on a range of Industrial & Distribution projects.
Duties
Bid Strategy & Submission
* Decide on the structure and content of the submission (based on the Employer’s requirements) and communicate tender document format and submission requirements to Business Development Support.
* Coordinate and organise different disciplines required for submission and inform them of requirements and the dates the information is required.
* Write the Contractor’s proposals.
* Review the completed submission document prior to submission.
* Coordinate and attend any Mid Tender Interviews and lead presentation as required.
* Coordinate distribution of any Tender Addendums received during the Tender Period (Estimator will arrange distribution to the Sub‑Contract Supply Chain).
* Arrange internal tender review meetings as required.
* Attend & explain scheme at the Tender Settlement meeting.
Technical
* Review Tender Documents for missing information and request as necessary.
* Ensure there is sufficient information to price the works (with Estimator).
* Prepare and collate RFI’s with Client / Designers as required.
* Respond to any technical queries raised by sub‑contractors.
* Carry out review of ground conditions and arrange geo‑technical / environmental advice where required.
* Arrange further SI if required.
* Get Staf Surv to carry out an earthworks model and optimise levels as far as possible (accounting for drainage and foundation arisings).
* Assess risk and opportunities.
* Review any buildability issues.
* Assess and obtain additional consultant input as required (Part L/ SBEM, Overheating Calculations, Acoustic, Building Regs, Fire Engineering, etc.).
* Review scheme for boundary conditions and fire protection requirements.
Commercial
* Obtain fee proposals as required.
* Carry out technical review of design sub‑contract quotations.
* Investigate value engineering opportunities and, with Estimator/Planner, incorporate into the scheme as appropriate.
Programme
* Assist in preparation of programme as required by Planner and review tender programme & prelims.
Post Tender
* Manage / respond to any Post Tender Questions / Clarification negotiations.
* Coordinate and attend any Post Tender Interviews.
* Arrange and chair the Tender Handover Meeting.
* Offer support as necessary to the Site Team.
Requirements
* Knowledge of the Building Sector.
* Previous employment as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Site Agent, Site Engineer, Design Coordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager, Bid Manager, Preconstruction Manager or similar.
* Will also consider candidates who have worked on other general build construction projects.
* Previous main contractor employment is ideal.
* High level of communication and writing skills.
* Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc.).
* Site Engineering background would be ideal but not essential.
Location
Northamptonshire office, with some remote work also available.
Remuneration
* Competitive Basic (dependent on experience).
* Car Allowance.
* Pension (very competitive).
* Bonus.
The successful Preconstruction Manager will receive the above benefits. To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.
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