Pre-construction manager

THE COMPANY My Client is an award-winning construction company turning over £100million with a reputation for excellence in construction throughout the South of England. For 40 years they have been the first choice for their customers by providing innovative solutions to complex construction projects. They deliver quality design and build, new build, restoration and refurbishment work from £3million up to £30 million. They have achieved an enviable rate of sustainable growth from their major frameworks, negotiated contracts and partnering agreements they are in a sound financial position. With a large proportion of our work being on a ‘design and build’ basis, they have particular expertise in proposing practical, cost efficient and sustainable construction solutions. As they continue to grow, my client needs skilled and experienced professionals to expand and strengthen the teams. If your career plan includes work on prestigious, and challenging projects, working for a thriving, profitable company, who will support and coach your personal development then please call me for more details The Role My Client is currently looking to recruit a Pre-Construction Manager to join their Southern Regional office. Candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate their experiencing of pricing a variety of construction projects in a wide range of sectors adopting a range of construction techniques. The main role of a Pre-Construction Manager is to lead the procurement teams to deliver profitable, de-risked, winning bids on time and to the highest quality whilst maintaining external relationships. In doing so you will manage the procurement process and resources with a high degree of commercial acumen and skill, whilst ensuring that reports are accurate and pricing is available. In this role, not only will you identify opportunities to add value and to identify risks / solutions throughout the project process but you will also reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic; internally and externally. In return they provide to you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities for you to develop your career with and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos! Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria * Have the ability to prepare basic programmes and understand the planning process * Have a track record of successful bid/tender delivery * Have proven experience of managing the procurement process * Have a good understanding of site requirements in respect of preliminaries items * Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc). * Appropriate CSCS card. * MCIOB or RICS Desirable Criteria * Relevant degree * Membership or working towards MAPM * Valid driving licence Personal Qualities * You will be able to model behaviour that shows, respect, helpfulness and co-operation, * Recognise when there are conflicts, acknowledge the feelings and views of all parties, and redirect people's energy towards a common goal, * Inspire trust and commitment from others, * Generate and recognise imaginative and innovative solutions, * Manage multiple demands without losing focus or energy, * Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself and others, * Encourage and support others to make the best use of their abilities