Pre-Construction Manager

Job Description

·         Salary: 65K-70K

·         Newtownabbey based

·         Competitive Benefits package

Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join the building team.

Working within our office in Belfast, the successful candidate will bring a wealth of skills and experience coupled with drive and enthusiasm to undertake the role and provide support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Bid Director, the role is strategic, giving direction to the bidding team. Working on a variety of tenders at one time the Pre-construction Manager will manage the team encouraging the best bid response in all areas. They will lead from the front and by example and take responsibility for client and client team engagement.

Key tasks:

• Agree the Bid Win Strategy with the Pre-Construction Director and Bid Director 
• Organise, Chair, and attend tender progress meetings, both internal and external. 
• Develop a Bid Programme 
• Develop a thorough understanding of potential risks and opportunities and ensure the team address them respectively.
• Ensure AFL or other Tenant documents are adequately reflected / captured in the design
• Ensure contract documents are thoroughly reviewed and work with Commercial and Estimating team to understand and agree tender position.
• Research and wider understanding of a scheme.
• Travel as appropriate throughout the UK
• Assist with Business Development activities as required. 

Qualifications

Preferably degree or equivalent construction experience.

• Previous experience in a similar job role
• Working with different forms of building contract - JCT, NEC and bespoke
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of two-stage, single stage and negotiated tendering
• Confident communicating with colleagues and senior members of management
• Flexibility in approach
• The ability to work to tight deadlines

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Brad Stephenson at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients.