Kane Group is an established and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor. Our Head Office is based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.
Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager
This role will be based in our Head Office in Northern Ireland and may require travel to Mainland UK periodically.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contract Document Review: Review contract documents post-award, including Employers Requirements, Tender RFIs, construction programs, and tender returns.
* Collaboration with Estimating Team: Work with estimating to ensure all relevant information is captured in the tender handover files.
* Value Engineering & Design Development: Identify unresolved items, such as Value Engineering (VE) opportunities or elements requiring design development after the tender phase.
* Tracking & Timelines: Set up trackers and align timelines with the client, design, and commercial teams to ensure early closure and proper documentation.
* Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact with the client during the pre-construction phase.
* Contract Finalisation & Reporting: Assist the commercial team in finalizing the contract and report progress to the Head of Pre-Construction.
* Design Meetings & Issue Resolution: Attend internal and external design meetings to track progress, resolve issues, and prevent delays.
* Offsite Fabrication Identification: Identify potential offsite fabrication opportunities and work with internal teams to ensure feasibility within timelines and budgets.
* Operations Team Coordination: Update the Operations Manager on design and contractual progress and help set up the appropriate operations team.
* Commission ability Review: Ensure a Commission ability review is conducted early to identify and mitigate potential delays in the project schedule.
* Progress Reporting: Provide regular reports on design and commercial progress, highlighting any risks or delays that may affect project timelines.
* Subcontractor Appointments: Assist in appointing specialist subcontractors, ensuring they understand the scope of work and collaborate with the commercial team on subcontractor responsibilities.
* Subcontractor Proposal Review: Review subcontractor design proposals, resolving any VE opportunities or design development issues.
* Design Compliance: Ensure M&E designs comply with Employers Requirements (ERs) and track any changes for client approval.
* Estimating Support: Support estimating in promoting pre-construction services and attend pre-tender meetings as necessary.
Requirements:
* Experience & Knowledge: Essential 5 GCSEs minimum English & Maths In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and power distribution.
* Strong project management skills and proficiency in relevant design software.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in M&E design management or similar experience as a site management team
Abilities and Skills:
* Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel)
* Excellent organisation and planning skills, ability to work to deadlines.
* Managing own time effectively.
* Problem solver.
* Accurate and precise with attention to detail
* Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
* Goal-oriented, organised team player.
Benefits:
* Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
* 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
* Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
* Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
* Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
* Paid professional subscriptions
* Variety of employee discounts
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
* Branded clothing
* Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
* Annual Health Checks
* Awards for long service
* Additional annual leave based on length of service
* Training and development opportunities
Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.