Preconstruction Manager

Our client is currently one of the UK’s leading providers of refurbished and new build living solutions. As a business, they have over experience of 50 years’ experience within the housing sector and a history of customer satisfaction. They typically work on affordable accommodation projects for housing associations, local authorities and private developers delivering new build construction projects and refurbishment projects – these are the 2 main divisions of the business. Projects include large-scale estate regenerations and new build housing developments for a mix of private sale, shared ownership and social rent. As a business they are growing exponentially; their turnover was £220 Million for the past year and look to grow this to £500m+ over the next 5+ years. The business pride themselves on: Giving staff freedom to do their job, no red tape and always implement an open-door policy with access to management. They have a focus on delivering a quality product backed up by a first-class service with Growth great opportunities for career progression PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: We are currently recruiting for the refurbishment side of their business, who specialise in internal and external works, please find some examples below: * North London – Internal works including kitchens, bathrooms, heating and M&E upgrades. * Central London – Internal and external decoration works, Window & door replacements, FRA works and new roofing. * East London / Essex – EWI, Recladding and Scaffolding Works to high rise residential building as well as new fire doors, kitchens & bathrooms. AWARDS: Gold RoSPA Award, Various Considerate Constructors Awards, Various awards for residential developments & refurbishments, Awarded for their training and development schemes THE ROLE: Preconstruction Manager We are currently looking for individuals to manage the Preconstruction elements of high quality planned and cyclical projects within South London. The Preconstruction Manager will have solid experience within a similar role for a Main Contractor. The Preconstruction Manager will demonstrate technical knowledge in the Property Services / Regeneration sector and will plan, coordinate and manage the Preconstruction Stage whilst showing sound construction knowledge. With this being a client facing role, there will be the need to take ownership of key stakeholder relationships ensuring expectations are managed on both sides. Duties to include but not limited to: * As a Pre-Construction Manager your role will be key to managing and coordinating the pre-construction activities of either two stage or single stage opportunities. * You will be expected to lead a small preconstruction team to ensure the preconstruction programme and milestones are met. * Design management is undertaken in a proper and timely manner. * Commercial proposals are developed in a timely manner. * Risks are identified, managed and appropriately apportioned. * Subcontractors and subconsultants are appointed and properly managed, whilst also managing relationships with the client and the appointed professional team. The Ideal Candidate: * Experience in the Social Housing refurbishment / Property Services market * Natural problem solver * Ability to work effectively under pressure * Strong interpersonal skills and relationship builder