Pre-Construction Manager

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office 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.

We are seeking a Pre-Construction Manager based in Birmingham to be part of our growing team.

| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Contract Document Review: Review contract documents post-award, including Employer’s 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 Employer’s 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.
• This role will involve travel to our Banbridge Head Office for monthly meetings.

| QUALIFICATION |

• GCSEs minimum English & Maths
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field.

| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |

• Proven experience in pre-construction M&E design management, preferably in the construction industry.
• 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
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.

| ABILITIES & SKILLS |

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, 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.

| COMPANY 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.