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