Pre-Construction Manager

We're looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join our Kier Places team based in Isle of Dogs.

Location: Isle of Dogs 
Hours: 40 hours per week (08:00 – 17:00)

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Join our dynamic team working on an exciting Fire Remediation project as part of our 15-year contract with L&Q for the Major Works Improvement Programme. This role offers the opportunity to lead pre-construction delivery on external wall remediation works across multiple blocks in the Isle of Dogs. You'll be at the forefront of creating innovative solutions that meet client requirements whilst ensuring safety, sustainability, and quality throughout the pre-construction phase.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Pre-Construction Manager, you'll be working within the Fire Remediation team, supporting them in delivering outstanding pre-construction solutions from inception through to contract award. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and managing pre-construction staff throughout the tender process, from initial inception through to contract award
• Designing innovative solutions, developing cost plans, and ensuring implementation meets or exceeds client requirements
• Identifying and managing contractual, financial, and operational risks whilst maximising opportunities to achieve sustainable profit targets
• Building strong stakeholder relationships with clients and design teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration throughout
• Supporting the development and wellbeing of your team, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued

What are we looking for?

This role of Pre-Construction Manager is great for you if:

• You have demonstrable leadership skills with a collaborative, trusted, and focused approach to team management
• You possess excellent understanding of the pre-construction process and can translate client requirements into outstanding project solutions
• You have a proven track record of successful work winning across multiple sectors, including public and private
• You're skilled at developing talent within your team, creating opportunities for growth and knowledge sharing
• You're committed to promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and diversity whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.