Pre-Construction Manager

Empower Advisory UK (a part of the BMD Group based in Australia) is a project management and advisory business that makes large, complex projects simple. Our team is composed entirely of people who have made a career in delivering large, complex projects both in the UK and in Australia and who know how to make projects deliver ahead of time and budget and generate exceptional outcomes. BMD Group is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. We are dedicated to powering futures and creating legacies through a commitment to collaboration.

We require a Pre‑Construction Manager to work on a project for Southern Water, based in Falmer, East Sussex. You will be required to work on site 3 days per week and 2 hybrid.

Role Description

As Pre‑Construction Manager, you will be the framework senior leadership team member driving efficient delivery during the Pre‑Construction phase of the programme of our strategic delivery partner framework. You will be accountable for leading Design, Procurement and Proposals, ensuring timely delivery of stage 1 (outline design) submissions that provide affordable solutions aligned to SWS budgets. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of our Design and Innovation, Procurement and Proposals leads and will need to ensure performance meets the needs of the framework. You will also be the conduit for regular effective communications between pre‑Construction and project management teams, setting up each project for successful delivery. A key area of this role will be to drive the Collaborative Target Cost agreement process, with support from the wider leadership team ensuring submissions are complete and to high standard. You will cover both clean water and wastewater portfolios.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable leadership skills: trusted, focused and collaborative.
• Excellent understanding of the pre‑construction process, interpreting client requirements and converting them to outstanding project solutions that deliver technical, quality, budget, programme and sustainability targets, whilst achieving sustainable business margins.
• Track record of work winning with knowledge of multiple sectors including public and private.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracting.
• Experience in bid coordination.
• Understanding of regulated clients.
• Knowledge and experience of project management techniques and the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong and resilient negotiating skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• Grow your career with specialised learning and development programs.
• Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform.
• Prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access.
• Support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available.
• Access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace. So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies. We’re a purpose and values‑led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven.

For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers. Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. No agency submissions will be accepted.