We have an exciting new opportunity at PCE for a to work as part of our Design team.
The Pre Construction Manager will be responsible for all aspects of PCE Stage 3 delivery on their project(s).
Summary
Contract: Permanent
Location: Head Office Tamworth, Client Sites, Home/Hybrid
Reports to: Technical Director
Competitive remuneration package
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases during employment
Pension
Life cover
Private health insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Discretionary bonus, EOT Reward bonuses are based on business performance
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Leadership & Mentoring
Lead PCE Stage 3 delivery across design and internal teams.
Manage client design coordination throughout Stage 3.
Develop and support Design Managers and Project Engineers through Stage 3 and 4.
Strategy
Establish overall delivery strategy from project inception to completion.
Create and manage Stage 3 delivery programmes, reviewing weekly and driving improvement.
Oversee wider project delivery programmes as required.
Capture and embed lessons learned across the business.
Support departmental strategies and KPIs.
Champion PCE systems and drive continuous improvement in delivery processes.
Collaboration & Communication
Lead client liaison during Pre‑Construction; organise and chair design/project meetings.
Understand client drivers and align the PCE team to their expectations.
Build strong relationships with clients, project and design teams.
Communicate objectives clearly across the PCE team.
Hold Stage 3 review meetings and weekly design/project progress meetings.
Support commercial teams with scope control and change management.
Share best practice across the business and support early tender activities.
Stage 3 Control - Design
Manage design change, scope drift, variations and compliance with deliverables.
Oversee creation of all Stage 3 models, drawings, calculations and schedules.
Manage digital design systems and design information control.
Lead BIM deliverables, ensuring full compliance with Client BEPs.
Manage IRS schedules, close out RFIs and monitor programme/cost impacts.
Oversee CDM and H&S requirements, with focus on temporary works and safe construction
Stage 3 Control - Production & Construction
Support development of supply chain strategy with clear and robust information.
Support construction strategy development and communication to internal teams and clients.
Commercial
Support commercial management including cashflows, milestones and contract terms.
Participate in pre‑start meetings with Commercial Director and stakeholders.
Monitor commercial performance, variations, change control and agreements.
Assist procurement processes and procedures across the project lifecycle.
Reporting
Report on project status, issues and performance weekly and monthly.
Monitor programme logic, milestones and critical interdependencies.
Support implementation of performance, productivity and quality monitoring processes.
Maintain live and accurate digital reporting.
Issue weekly project and design progress reports internally and to clients.
Quality & Standards
Ensure all design outputs meet PCE quality benchmarks.
Ensure full checking and evidence of review across internal and external design teams.
Verify model data accuracy across PCE and client platforms.
Maintain “right first time” standards across all information.
Uphold quality of service, specifications, standards and PCE values.
Support implementation of project delivery strategy.
Monitor H&S processes, CDM compliance and associated requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Managing a Stage 3 delivery team.
Managing the stage 3 process, using design, commercial, programme and technical expertise.
Supporting, understanding, and advising the client as to the requirements of their obligations in the development of design.
Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice.
Ensuring the BIM strategy is current and followed along with best practice and ‘What good looks like’.
Ensuring the design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.
Strive to eliminate Health and Safety risks in the design.
Acts with professionalism and integrity always.
Displays and promotes PCE’s leadership core values; Humble, Hungry, Honest & Smart.
Promotes the Company in a professional manner, in line with PCE values at all times.
PCE will deliver great results through great leaderships
PCE will work effectively: individually, as team PCE and with partners
PCE will take pride in our abilities and what we deliver
PCE will be positive, and will act with integrity
PCE will always work safely
About PCE
PCE Ltd is an employee owned, forward-thinking superstructure and façade construction specialist, delivering HybriDfMA ‘system build’ solutions on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the UK. PCE is driven to provide our client partners with the best value, construction speed, and the highest levels of safety and quality, throughout our project delivery. We are a business that strives to deliver the best in everything we do and don't accept second best.
Our people are our partners. Not only is PCE a company equally owned by our people through our Employee Ownership Trust, we believe in the power of employee voice. Our philosophy of engagement, involvement and participation mean our people help make the decisions that define our identity, drive our business, and shape our future, and we all share responsibility for the continued success of PCE as well as the rewards that may come with it. We are proud of our innovation, excellent health and safety standards and numerous best-in-field awards, including the RIBA Stirling award.
Why PCE?
In addition to the great benefits that come with being an employee-owned business, PCE has many reasons why we stand out:
- Positive and motivated workforce through the eyes of our employee partners
- A family-feel culture
- Champions of employee engagement, employee voice and employee-driven change
- Competitive remuneration package
- Career progression opportunities
- Individual development programmes
- Full induction programme, with continued support and ongoing training
- Commitment to continuous improvement governed by innovation, sustainability and advanced digital techniques
Our People
We are proud of the working environment we have created, which allows our people, teams and business to thrive. We want candidates with the right attitudes, behaviours and work ethic to be a part of the successful team at PCE, as we believe that great teams are made up of a diverse blend of strengths, backgrounds, views and experiences. If you are hungry, reliable, have a positive attitude and are a self-developer, we would love to welcome you to our team!
All applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK
All applications processed for legitimate recruitment purpose only
PCE Ltd is an equal opportunities employer