Department: EMEA Consultancy - Data Centre Location: Didcot Description About the opportunity We are looking for a Pre-construction Project Manager to join our growing team in London. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business. In this role you will Take charge of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), ensuring contractor engagement at the earliest stage to ensure all stakeholders are aligned. Drive the PCSA (Pre-Construction Services Agreement) engagement, ensuring contractors provide input on design, constructability, and value engineering. Review the project schedule to ensure that all milestones and timelines are realistic. Conduct regular schedule reviews with the project team, identifying any potential delays or issues early. Lead the tender evaluation process, ensuring that all responses are assessed thoroughly, and the best value is achieved. Ensure transparency and objectivity in tender assessments, managing negotiations to achieve the most beneficial outcomes. About you Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or similar field, or equivalent experience. Able to prepare and deliver role-related training to improve project management skills internally. Must possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, together with a common sense and flexible approach. PMP/PMI certification is a bonus Civils background preferable About life at Soben We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules. We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work. Grow with us Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects What you’ll get in return Soben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast-paced dynamic organization. As well as market-leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work-life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life. Our Leadership Principles Soben’s Leadership Principles are at the heart of our culture. They guide how we engage with each other and with our clients, and how we help our talented employees flourish in their careers. We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small We are driven to solve our client's problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended” We have a business owner mentality to cost management We are open, honest, and direct in our communications We have a growth mindset We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term About us Soben offers something different: world-class construction consultancy, paired with hands-on commercial experience. We increase certainty in our clients’ investments through cost, schedule, risk, and project management. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile. And we always deliver on our promises. An obsessive commitment to excellence, and forensic attention to detail are the cornerstones of our culture. They’re how we help our clients deliver on time, on budget and with certainty, every time.