Lead and manage the pre-construction phase of schemes, creating construction-ready plans that deliver robust technical solutions, enhanced margins, and reduced project risk. Work across multi-disciplinary teams to shape projects, manage design, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with client, statutory, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the pre-construction phase, securing sustainable design/build contracts * Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultants and manage design packages * Chair and record weekly progress meetings, track programmes and budgets * Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and change control processes * Ensure compliance with assurance, governance, quality, and HSE standards * Oversee site investigations, surveys, and early construction planning activities * Lead internal/external design reviews, ensuring buildability, safety, and efficiency * Respond to TQs, manage temporary/permanent works interfaces * Support bids and tenders, advising on risks, assumptions, and delivery strategy * Drive innovation and continuous improvement across design and construction techniques * Monitor costs, forecasts, and financial reporting in pre-construction phase * Manage suppliers, subcontractors, procurement of plant and materials * Ensure HSE compliance under CDM 2015 and deliver high-quality outputs Requirements * Previous experience in design/commercial leadership or project team management * Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) * Strong knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regs, design management, programme & risk management, cost control, and forecasting * Primavera P6 (or equivalent) experience * Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills * Ability to challenge designs, resolve problems, and deliver projects with minimal guidance * Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking Desirable * Professional qualification/membership with an industry body * Experience on Affinity Water or similar frameworks Benefits * Company pension & life assurance * Private medical insurance * 25 days annual leave bank holidays loyalty days * Additional volunteering leave * Company car/car allowance * Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice