Pre Construction Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Pre-Construction Manager – Commercial Fit Out

Manchester | £65,000–£75,000 + £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.