Pre Construction Manager

We're Hiring: Pre Construction Manager – Design & Build | Slough The Role We are seeking a dynamic Pre-Construction Manager with experience across both pre-construction and delivery to support integrated Design & Build projects. This hybrid role combines early-stage design coordination, cost planning, and procurement strategy with ongoing involvement during construction to ensure a seamless handover and strong alignment between the project vision and on-site delivery. Working closely with clients, designers, estimators, and site teams, you’ll play a key role in translating concept into construction, ensuring each project is commercially viable, technically sound, and built with quality and efficiency. ✅ Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction Phase: * Client Briefing & Feasibility: * Engage early with clients to understand project requirements, site constraints, and objectives. * Support feasibility studies, outline specifications, and budget development. * Design Coordination: * Manage the design process across RIBA Stages 1–4, ensuring alignment with buildability, budget, and programme. * Lead design reviews with architects, engineers, and consultants, flagging risks and opportunities. * Cost Planning & Estimating: * Prepare and manage cost plans through all stages, working with internal and external estimators. * Monitor value engineering opportunities to maintain quality and meet financial targets. * Programme & Procurement: * Work with planners to develop and maintain pre-construction and delivery schedules. * Lead early procurement strategies, subcontractor engagement, and tendering for key packages. * Risk & Compliance: * Identify key risks (design, commercial, delivery) and support development of mitigation strategies. * Ensure all designs and specs meet building regulations, planning conditions, and compliance standards. Build Phase (Delivery Support): * Handover to Delivery: * Provide a detailed and structured handover to site teams, including technical documentation, design rationale, and budget notes. * Support pre-start and early-stage site mobilisation. * Design Continuity: * Remain involved during construction to ensure design intent is maintained and address any technical queries (RFI management, minor design revisions, etc.). * Liaise between site teams and design consultants to resolve issues efficiently. * Progress Monitoring: * Assist with tracking cost and programme performance, change control, and client reporting during early-stage construction. About You * Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline. * 5 years of experience in pre-construction, estimating, or design management, ideally within Design & Build. * Strong knowledge of Design and Build fit out projects, various CAT A & CAT B. * Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills — confident working with clients, consultants, and subcontractors. * Understanding of the full project lifecycle, from concept through delivery

Location: Windsor, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, GB

Posted Date: 7/15/2025