Preconstruction Manager (Mid or Senior Level)

Company\\n\\nEden Brown has been appointed by one of London's leading workplace design and build fit-out specialists to find a Mid level or Senior Preconstruction Manager to successfully manage the Preconstruction process for multiple commercial office fit out concurrently to a high standard.\\n\\nRenowned 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.\\n\\nThey 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.\\n\\nRole overview\\n\\nThis role requires a leader to successfully manage the PreConstruction of multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard.\\n\\nExperienced within a fast track workplace Design & Build environment is crucial to be able to make accurate 'on the spot' decisions.\\n\\nIntegral 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\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\nCosting / Estimating\\n\\nDevelop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.\\nWhere possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.\\nAnalyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance.\\nCoordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions.\\nSource all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors\\nCollaborate 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.\\nWork closely with the project team to prepare Value Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.\\nWhere possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.\\nAnalyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance.\\nCoordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions.\\nSource all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors.\\nEngage with Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors early in the process to ensure coordination between design and trades.\\nCollaborate 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.\\nWork closely with the project team to prepare Value Engineering (VE) proposals and viable alternatives that preserve quality and functionality.\\nPrimary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries, preparing reports and supporting documentation as needed.\\n\\nBuilding Contracts, Letter of Intents (LOI), Performance Bonds (PB), Parent Company Guarantees (PCG) and Insurances.\\n\\nUnderstand, 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).\\nUnderstanding of proposed Schedule of Amendments (SOA) and any implications.\\nLiaise with Construction Legal Advisors, both client side and in house.\\nUnderstand Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees, all relevant Insurances, Schedule of Derogation and 3rd Party Agreements.\\nHighlight Risk.\\nPrepare and negotiate Preconstruction Service Agreement (PCSA) or LOI (Letter of Intent).\\n\\nDesign and Design Management\\n\\nGood understanding of Design and the Design process.\\nManage, with the Design Director / PD, the design to ensure timely production of designs through a tender design release schedule.\\nDrive a statutory compliant, ER compliant and competitive winning design.\\nPeriodicity Issue design updates/changes the supply chain to update their technical drawings and or quotes.\\nPeriodically update the costs through the design development phase of the project to issue to client and clients professional team.\\nQuickly flag internally errors in the design or potential cost increases.\\nSanity check the design to ensure buildability.\\n\\nBuilding Services (MEP&S) Design\\n\\nManage the production and coordination of the MEP&S design.\\nEvaluate the technical aspects of the Project.\\nFocus on competitive design and coordination with other trades e.g.

ceilings and partitions.\\nManage design coordination with Landlord Incumbent Contractors (Fire Alarm/Sprinklers) and Client Direct Suppliers (AV/Furniture).\\n\\nSupply Chain Management including Subconsultants\\n\\nManage the Supply Chain in the preparation of the CSA.\\nSpecial focus on the Subcontractors with design responsibility; MEP and Sprinklers, Acoustics, Building Services, Fire, etc.\\nProvide assessment of the performance of Supply Chain.\\n\\nBuilding Control\\n\\nLiaison with Building Control to ensure early Plan Check has been undertaken.\\nEnsure occupancy compliance with regards to Building Limiting Factors: Fresh Air Provision, Toilet Provisions and Means of Escape.\\nTo be able to read and understand the buildings Fire Strategy document.\\nEnsure initial notice issued\\n\\nLandlord, Statutory Authorities, 3rd Party Requirements, Incumbents\\n\\nLiaise with and understand requirements of Landlords and Fit Out Guides.\\nManage any Statutory Authority including Power (e.g. UKPN), Comms (e.g. Colt), Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and Advertising Consents.\\nPrepare, negotiate and agree the Licences to Alter (LTA) with the Landlord / Landlord Professional Team.\\n\\nProgramme, Risk and Procurement Schedules\\n\\nPrepare a PreConstruction Programme.\\nWork with Construction team to produce a Construction Programme highlighting key dates.\\nFrom the Construction Programme prepare Procurement Schedule\\n\\nHealth & Safety\\n\\nPossess good understanding of Construction Health and Safety.\\nPrepare H&S documentation for handover to Construction Team.\\nManage Client requirements in respect of Client's CDM responsibilities\\n\\nPresentation\\n\\nPrepare inputs into the Pitch Document.\\nBe part of the pitch team as the expert on Cost, Technical (MEP) Design, Project and Programme.\\nEffectively communicate project costs in a clear and straightforward manner, ensuring prompt and thorough responses to any inquiries.\\n\\nRequired Skills & Experience\\n\\nA determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results\\nProven high level commercial skills and contractual awareness\\nStrong numerical and analytical skills; excellent attention to detail\\nGood time management; ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure\\nAbility to work both independently and as part of a team\\nEnergetic, proactive and with a 'can do' attitude is essential\\nDemonstrates initiative and an appetite to learn\\nExcellent communication and organisational skills\\n\\nQualifications\\n\\nConstruction related degree or HE qualifications\\nQuantity Surveying degree or HE qualification\\nTrade qualification supported by experience in costing\\n\\nEden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer