Are you a design and technical expert with a knack for managing preconstruction processes?
Can you autonomously oversee multiple tenders and PCSA agreements while ensuring deadlines are met?
Do you thrive in a high-trust environment that values proactive, out-of-the-box thinkers?
About the Company
Our client is a leading main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering projects across a diverse portfolio, including retail, commercial, student accommodation, hospitality, and social housing. With a strong pipeline of work and an increase in tenders, they are seeking a talented Preconstruction Senior Design Manager to join their team. The company fosters a high-trust, self-sufficient environment where innovation and initiative are rewarded.
About the Role
As the Preconstruction Senior Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the design and technical processes during the preconstruction stage. This is a preconstruction-biased position, where you will ensure that Gateway 2 criteria are met, oversee PCSA and tender management, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Once projects are live, you’ll hand over seamlessly to the delivery team for the construction phase.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage preconstruction processes for PCSA agreements and tenders, ensuring all deliverables meet required standards.
* Oversee and ensure compliance with Gateway 2 criteria.
* Coordinate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including design consultants and technical teams.
* Provide innovative and proactive solutions to design and technical challenges.
* Manage multiple projects autonomously, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
* Facilitate a smooth handover to the delivery team at the construction stage.
Requirements
* Proven experience in preconstruction design management, ideally with a main contractor.
* Strong understanding of PCSA agreements and tender processes.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
* Agile, flexible, and able to think creatively to meet project demands.
* Experience working on private and social sector projects such as retail, commercial, student accommodation, hospitality, and social housing.
* Self-sufficient and proactive, thriving in a high-trust environment.
Benefits
* Opportunity to work with a reputable and well-established main contractor.
* Diverse and exciting project portfolio.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Excellent career development opportunities.
If you are ready to take the lead on innovative projects and thrive in a dynamic and challenging role, apply now and let's have a chat about the job.