Senior Preconstruction Manager

Company Eden Brown has been appointed by one of London's leading workplace design and build fit-out specialists to find a Senior Preconstruction Manager to successfully manage the Preconstruction process for multiple commercial office fit-outs concurrently to a high standard. Renowned as the go-to D&B firm for top-tier clients, our client has a proven track record of delivering sustainable, inspiring workspaces that make returning to the office a pleasure, not a chore. Our client is dedicated to creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance. They specialise in complete workplace consultancy, delivering services from single office relocations to comprehensive design and fit-out, workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding. Their clients trust them to create bespoke and sustainable workspaces.

Role overview

This role requires a leader to successfully manage the PreConstruction of multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard. Experience within a fast track workplace Design & Build environment is crucial to be able to make accurate 'on the spot' decisions. Integral part of the BU team, targeting winning of projects, providing PreConstruction services including costing, contractual support, programming, Health and Safety Sustainability and design management. Possess the skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and be the primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Costing / Estimating: Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA) for project submission. Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates. Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance. Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions. Source all as-built information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors. Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing. Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Engineering (VE) proposals and viable alternatives that preserve quality and functionality. Primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries, preparing reports and supporting documentation as needed.
• Building Contracts: Understand, negotiate and be able to formulate and/or review a JCT D&B Contract, including ER's (Employers Requirements), CP's (Contractors Proposals) and CSA (Cost Sum Analysis). Understanding of proposed Schedule of Amendments (SOA) and any implications. Liaise with Construction Legal Advisors, both client side and in-house. Understand Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees, all relevant Insurances, Schedule of Derogation and 3rd Party Agreements. Highlight Risk. Prepare and negotiate Preconstruction Service Agreement (PCSA) or LOI (Letter of Intent).
• Design and Design Management: Good understanding of Design and the Design process. Manage, with the Design Director/PD, the design to ensure timely production of designs through a tender design release schedule. Drive a statutory compliant, ER compliant and competitive winning design. Periodically issue design updates/changes to the supply chain to update their technical drawings and/or quotes. Periodically update the costs through the design development phase of the project to issue to client and client's professional team. Quickly flag internally errors in the design or potential cost increases. Sanity check the design to ensure buildability.
• Building Services (MEP&S) Design: Manage the production and coordination of the MEP&S design. Evaluate the technical aspects of the Project. Focus on competitive design and coordination with other trades e.g. ceilings and partitions. Manage design coordination with Landlord Incumbent Contractors (Fire Alarm/Sprinklers) and Client Direct Suppliers (AV/Furniture).
• Supply Chain Management including Subconsultants: Manage the Supply Chain in the preparation of the CSA. Special focus on the Subcontractors with design responsibility; MEP and Sprinklers, Acoustics, Building Services, Fire, etc. Provide assessment of the performance of Supply Chain.
• Building Control: Liaison with Building Control to ensure early Plan Check has been undertaken. Ensure occupancy compliance with regards to Building Limiting Factors: Fresh Air Provision, Toilet Provisions and Means of Escape. To be able to read and understand the buildings Fire Strategy document. Ensure initial notice issued.
• Landlord, Statutory Authorities, 3rd Party Requirements, Incumbents: Liaise with and understand requirements of Landlords and Fit Out Guides. Manage any Statutory Authority including Power (e.g. UKPN), Comms (e.g. Colt), Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and Advertising Consents. Prepare, negotiate and agree the Licences to Alter (LTA) with the Landlord/Landlord Professional Team.
• Programme, Risk and Procurement Schedules: Prepare a PreConstruction Programme. Work with Construction team to produce a Construction Programme highlighting key dates. From the Construction Programme prepare Procurement Schedule.
• Health & Safety: Possess good understanding of Construction Health and Safety. Prepare H&S documentation for handover to Construction Team. Manage Client requirements in respect of Client's CDM responsibilities.
• Presentation: Prepare inputs into the Pitch Document. Be part of the pitch team as the expert on Cost, Technical (MEP) Design, Project and Programme. Effectively communicate project costs in a clear and straightforward manner, ensuring prompt and thorough responses to any inquiries.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results.
• Proven high level commercial skills and contractual awareness.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; excellent attention to detail.
• Good time management; ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Energetic, proactive and with a 'can do' attitude is essential.
• Demonstrates initiative and an appetite to learn.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications:

• Construction related degree or HE qualifications.
• Quantity Surveying degree or HE qualification.
• Trade qualification supported by experience in costing.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.