Job Description:

Position: Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Salary: £70,000 - £100,000, open to discussion

Bennett & Game are representing a well-established and highly regarded specialist joinery and interior fit out contractor who are seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join their growing team.

The business forms part of a successful and financially strong construction group with a turnover in excess of £175m. The specialist division delivers high-quality bespoke joinery, carpentry and interior fit out packages across London and the Home Counties, working on a range of complex and prestigious projects and benefiting from the backing, stability and pipeline of a larger construction group.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad and influential pre-construction role within a growing business. The position offers genuine variety, combining planning and programming, design coordination, team management and client interaction. The company are open-minded on background and job title and would welcome applications from experienced Pre-Construction Managers, Planners, Design Managers or Technical Managers who can bring the right construction knowledge, leadership ability and commercial awareness.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £70,000 - £100,000, open to discussion depending on experience
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Permanent role with an ASAP start, although notice periods will be accommodated
• Office based in Borehamwood with travel to sites and client meetings across London and the Home Counties

Pre-Construction Manager Position Overview

• Take ownership of planning and programming projects through tender and construction stages
• Produce and manage detailed project programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Manage and develop a team of four CAD Technicians within the pre-construction department
• Act as a key link between construction teams, clients and the internal design and CAD function
• Attend client and design meetings to understand project requirements and communicate these effectively to the wider team
• Present and explain project programmes to clients and project stakeholders
• Support design coordination and assist with resolving design and technical issues throughout the pre-construction process
• Consider construction methodology, sequencing, lead times and programme requirements when developing project plans
• Work closely with project and construction teams to ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction into delivery
• Undertake regular site visits and attend meetings across London and the Home Counties

Pre-Construction Manager Position Requirements

• Proven experience within pre-construction, planning, design management or technical management within the construction industry
• Strong programming experience, ideally using Asta Powerproject
• Experience managing or coordinating a design, technical or CAD team would be highly advantageous
• A background within joinery, carpentry, interior fit out or specialist subcontracting would be beneficial, although candidates from wider construction backgrounds will be considered
• Strong understanding of construction processes, design coordination and project delivery
• Ability to understand construction methodology, sequencing, lead times and programme requirements
• Confident client-facing individual with strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience with CAD, Navisworks, BIM, Procore or Fieldview would be advantageous but is not essential
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites and client meetings
• A proactive and capable individual who is comfortable taking ownership and developing within a broad, evolving role

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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