Preconstruction Manager – Electrical

Scotland, East Kilbride, Perth

Permanent & Full Time

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits

 

Summary:

As a preconstruction manager with Freedom Professional Services, you will be responsible for managing a mixed team of design engineers on large multidiscipline design projects, ensuring the successful delivery of projects from the start of the preconstruction phase, through to handover at construction. You will interface heavily with the construction team, managing the transfer of design and engineering solutions, into the construction area, and ensuring that the overarching project programme is maintained. Successful candidates will be self-starters, positive leaders, problem solvers, and good relationship-builders.

As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. This role may require work on multiple projects at the same time and may require travel to different offices and site locations as necessary.

As a preconstruction manager, you will have three main areas of focus in the business, primarily on projects that are Design and Build projects/opportunities:

During project tender phase, support the sales/business development team to evaluate the client/project requirements from the tender documentation, help to build an initial cost estimate, input into the initial high-level schedule development process, and answer any initial design team queries

After contract award, support the design team with design reviews and constructability reviews and provide input to the project schedule and quality plan. Support the design team with the project risk register and health and safety file

During construction, support the construction team with onsite problem resolutions and feed-back lessons learned to design and sales/business development team.

 

Key Deliverables

• Read tender documentation and support the sales team with risks and opportunities for the design, arising from the client specification
• Provide cost estimations in conjunction with the estimator
• Support construction and commissioning phases of the project
• Provide insight into equipment selection in the design phase, with construction-level inputs
• Support with CDM / regulatory requirements Design Phase
• Study the contract as signed to understand the project requirements
• Lead constructability reviews with the design team
• Support project planner with construction-level input to create realistic preconstruction schedules
• Support in the development of the project quality plan for Construction / Commissioning phases
• Support with hand-over from design to construction
• Develop construction Inspection & Test Plans and relevant check sheets (if not already present within company)
• Provide construction knowhow as required
• Support site team with construction issues resolution
• Conduct lessons learned at completion of preconstruction phase (equipment / quality / methodology / schedule issues) and feedback to engineers and sales team, improving Freedom’s project execution
• Develop and implement preconstruction strategies that align with the overall project objectives and goals.
• Work closely with the construction team to ensure that designs and engineering solutions meet the project requirements and are feasible from a construction perspective.
• Manage the preconstruction budget, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
• Review and approve project designs and plans, ensuring that they meet the project requirements and are in compliance with relevant regulations and standards from a construction perspective.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the design team, and interface with the construction team to provide solutions to design and engineering challenges.
• Ensure that project risks are identified and managed effectively throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Develop and implement preconstruction strategies that align with the overall project objectives and goals.
• Work closely with the construction team to ensure that designs and engineering solutions meet the project requirements and are feasible from a construction perspective.
• Manage the preconstruction budget, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.

 

What We’re Looking For:

If you are an experienced Preconstruction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you.

• Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Experience managing a team of construction managers, supervisors and site engineers.
• Strong technical knowledge and expertise in construction management, OH&S and SHEQ management, and engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant T&D regulations and standards, including awareness of client standards.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Qualifications:

• Engineering HND or Construction HND or other related field
• Health and Safety related qualification such as SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH
• Hold CSCS card

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Industry competitive Base Salary + Sales Bonus
• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

 

 

 

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

 

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