Pre Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager – Commercial Fit Out
Manchester | £75,000–£95,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance | Permanent
LGP Consultancy are recruiting an experienced Pre-Construction Manager for an established commercial fit-out contractor, managing projects from tender award through design, procurement and pre-start to handover.
The Role
* Lead the pre-construction process from tender award through to delivery team handover.
* Review drawings, Employer’s Requirements, specifications, scopes and tender documentation.
* Manage RFIs with clients, consultants, architects and subcontractors.
* Coordinate project scope, design development and technical requirements.
* Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Lead MEP design development and consultant approvals.
* Coordinate Stage 5 construction drawings and ensure approval before start on site.
* Work with the Project Director to appoint PMs, QSs and Site Managers.
* Manage Building Control throughout the project lifecycle.
* Develop project programmes and procurement schedules.
* Develop procurement strategies aligned with project programmes.
* Oversee subcontractor procurement and placement of compliant orders.
* Ensure subcontractor and supplier orders are placed on time.
* Manage supply chain design and procurement coordination. Manage miscellaneous material and product procurement.
* Coordinate joinery drawings, RFIs, materials and procurement through to workshop handover.
* Organise client, consultant and shopping centre pre-start meetings. Ensure permits and approvals are in place before start on site.
* Organise subcontractor pre-start meetings and delivery team handovers.
* Establish weekly subcontractor/site coordination meetings.
* Work alongside the estimating team on programmes and procurement schedules.
* Develop logistics plans and project methodologies.
* Attend tender interviews and client presentations.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, H&S and quality requirements.
* Coordinate Health & Safety Files, O&M information and certification/ Ensure all project documentation is completed ahead of Practical Completion.
About You
* Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager, Pre-Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager. Strong commercial fit-out or Design & Build background.
* Experience delivering retail, commercial, leisure or high-quality fit-out projects.
* Strong technical and design coordination knowledge.
* Experience managing MEP design and approvals. Strong procurement and subcontractor management experience.
* Excellent programme, risk and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Apply
If you are an experienced Pre-Construction Manager with a strong commercial fit-out background and are looking for your next opportunity in Greater Manchester, please apply with your CV or contact LGP Consultancy for a confidential discussion