Assistant Pre-Construction Project Manager
Company: Wernick Buildings, part of The Wernick Group
Location: Wernick Buildings Kenfig, Unit 3A, Kenfig Industrial Estate, Port Talbot, Wales, Glamorgan, SA13 2PE
Date Posted: 27th October 2025
Closing Date: 9th November 2025
Industry: Land / Property and Construction
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience
Job Purpose
To assist with pre‑construction activities from bid stage to construction phase with the key objective of assisting in the management of projects that successfully achieve the project deliverables whilst managing risk and maximising profitability.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the management of the design, commercial and delivery teams from project bid stage to commencement of the construction phase.
* Assist with setting out the individual project deliverables.
* Assist with managing the process of completing the project deliverables to a high standard in line with project timelines.
* Assist with managing the technical specification requirements for individual projects.
* Be the point of contact for client’s and their design teams.
* Assist with managing the supply chain project stakeholders to ensure compliance with project design and specification requirements.
* Assist with managing external consultants to ensure outputs are aligned with design, specification and time‑line requirements.
* Assist with handover meetings with the delivery teams prior to commencement to ensure the project design and commercial strategy is implemented and the delivery team have complete and accurate information.
* Building Information Modelling (BIM): Participate in projects requiring the use of BIM software and processes. Facilitate collaboration and coordination between design disciplines using BIM technologies, improving project efficiency and reducing errors.
* Carry out any other project management duties and activities as required.
Essential Requirements
* Construction related degree level qualification.
* Proficient in MS Office software.
* Knowledge of writing construction programmes.
* Good communication skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Option to buy extra holidays
* Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
* Christmas shutdown
* Early finish Friday
* Cycle to work scheme
* Group pension
* Annual salary review – takes place each January
* Life assurance 2× annual salary
* Personal accident insurance
* Free onsite parking
* Employee assistance programme
* Training and progression opportunities
* Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
* Open door policy
* Employee referral scheme
* Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
* Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
Recruitment Agency Notice
Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position.
Work Visa
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
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