Head of Preconstruction -Waterloo, London

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Preconstruction to join Suir Engineering. This is a Full-time permanent position and will be based in our office in Hatfields, Waterloo, London.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K., Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

Overall Role Objective

The overall role objective of the Pre-Construction Head is to manage and review all technical documentation prior to tender returns, while making sure all tenders are submitted within the set deadlines.

What you will be doing

• Review all technical documentation submitted prior to the tender return, in line with tender instructions.
• Prepare technical return documents.
• Prepare initial project execution plans.
• Prepare initial project safety plan, in conjunction with the Safety Department.
• Prepare Scope of Work for potential Subcontractors.
• Evaluate Subcontractors offers for compliance.
• Prepare Qualifications and assumptions that align with the scope and contractual requirements of the project.
• Oversee the logistics and site establishment during the Pre-Construction phase of the project.
• Attend and represent in all design and coordination meetings on design & build projects as necessary.
• Maintain an action log for outstanding items and assign responsibility for such action items.
• Assist Project Team in design decisions and development of solutions.
• Manage all aspects of risk and define such for the executive team.
• Act as the team liaison between Operations, Estimating and Design Management.
• Assist in looking for new time-saving opportunities that can assist construction with delivering the projects more efficiently.
• Manage and maintain the evaluation schedule for the project.
• Assist in preparation of RFIs (Request for information).
• Assist in the Pre-Qualification process.
• Assist in the design of all presentations prior to the next stage of Interviews that the department has been shortlisted to attend.

Is this job for me?

• Construction background required.
• Team player and ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• PC Skills: Computer literacy including MS Office.

In return from Suir Engineering

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities.
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Suir Engineering is an equal opportunities employer.