Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Braintree Essex
- Date: 9 hours ago
Description:
Pre-Construction Manager
Braintree
Competitive Salary + Benefits
As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be required to support the delivery of a portfolio of secured works across the utilities sector. You will manage projects through the pre-construction phase, coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure safe, buildable, commercially sound solutions that meet client and programme requirements.
In this role, you will also...
* Manage pre-construction phases of multiple projects from early design through to handover into Operations.
* Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
* Coordinate internal workstreams including design, land rights/consents, procurement, and planning.
* Contribute to design reviews to ensure buildability and operational efficiency.
* Maintain commercial oversight, including cost forecasting, variations, programme updates, and change control.
* Identify, manage, and report project risks, opportunities, milestones, and performance data.
* Chair project meetings and ensure timely approvals and ordering of project-critical applications.
* Ensure Health & Safety considerations are embedded throughout the pre-construction process.
You will need...
* Proven Project Management experience within utilities, construction, or developer environments.
* Experience managing multiple projects.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercially aware with the ability to manage cost, risk, and programme performance.
* Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work to deadlines.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office