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 actively seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join the team. 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 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.

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
Essential

• 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.

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.