Preconstruction Manager

A top-tier UK based civil engineering and rail contractor is looking to recruit a Preconstruction Manager on their JV High Speed 2 (HS2) construction project in London.

The location of this work will be in South Ruislip.

Candidates with previous shaft/foundation experience are of particular interest.

Project Details

As a Preconstruction manager, you will be responsible for developing construction methodologies, providing technical support to procurement, reviewing design and interfacing with design and subcontract representatives. Reporting to Project Manager.

The role will work on the HS2 project.

The Preconstruction manager role will be to:

• be Accountable for the management of the preconstruction works for SRVS and MRVS.
• be Responsible for the procurement of packages. Supporting the commercial team in identifying and valuing change and managing risk.
• be Accountable for ensuring the effective management of subcontracts.
• mentoring and development of reporting engineers

Responsibilities and Duties

The Preconstruction Manager duties and responsibilities will include:
 

• Be accountable for the development of procurement packages, identifying limits of scope and supporting the PM and CM in the development of the procurement strategy.
• Be accountable for the management of design and construction interface, defining construction methodologies and identifying constructability issues. Working with the Design Manager ensure that design issues are identified and escalated from the construction team in a timely manner.
• Support the Asset Agents in administer the main contract for the works, identifying relevant risk/opportunity, manage change and working with the commercial team to ensure
• Support the Asset Agent Administer the subcontracts for your packages of works and support the Section Managers in managing their packages of works in accordance with Company and Project requirements.  Have a clear understanding of the defined scope for each of the subcontractors and manage the interfaces between these packages of works. Ensure that all change is captured, relevant risks are identified and communicated from the preconstruction phase.
• Take a leading role in managing safety of the project, ensuring compliance to statutory, company, and project requirements. Support the Section Managers, the Works Manager and their associated teams with all stages of the safety lifecycle, from Safety Readiness Reviews through to Lessons Learnt. Ensure that you and your team have the appropriate training and experience to manage the works under your control, escalating any concerns to the Project Manager.
• Support the Temporary Works Coordinator in managing both the temporary works process and associated site activities. Ensure that the project team have the suitable training and competency to undertake manage the temporary works on site.
• Take an active role in mentoring staff within your team, developing their skills, identifying appropriate training needs, and reviewing their competence in readiness for new tasks/roles.
• Undertake constructability reviews of design information as it is released, providing suitable constructive feedback on the design proposals.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5 years + of Pre-construction experience
• Must have UK large contract ie Crossrail/tideway experience
• Previous experience with shaft/foundations required
• Some design management experience would be desirable
• Internal building fit out and MEP experience, including cladding finishes
• Must have managed subcontractors previously including commercial, delivery and design
• Experience of planning works and integrating subcontractors
• CSCS
• SMSTS
• Great team player
• Good communication skills

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Construction based qualification, such HNC/HND

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a main contractor on the iconic HS2 project. This leading joint venture consortium JV is delivering a major portion of the tunnelling across London for High Speed 2 (HS2).

The value of the project is around £ 2 billion with the works due for completion in around 2025.

This employer encourages flexible working.

Professional development, such as subsidised further study, or payment of professional membership fees are available for suitable candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Attractive salary negotiable depending on experience
+ travel
+ package