Turnbull

Are you quick on your feet and assertive yet tactful in manging the end-to-end pre-construction process? If so, we have a sound opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager to join our commercial team.  This role is primarily located in Nailsea, with an opportunity for Hybrid working and travelling as required to respective projects.

What you'll do

As a Pre-Construction Manager, you will play a crucial role in the early stages of our projects, overseeing the pre-construction phase with a focus on utility construction works. You will be responsible for coordinating with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure that projects are accurately estimated, planned, and prepared for successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Civil Engineering and Utilities sector, with a strong understanding of the estimating process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead preconstruction activities, including cost estimating, budget development, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure project designs align with client expectations and requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to mitigate potential challenges.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and procurement strategies.
• Manage tendering processes and contract negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the business development team to review project opportunities and assess feasibility.
• Conduct thorough site visits and assessments to gather relevant information for estimating purposes.
• Work with the estimators to prepare detailed cost estimates, including materials, labour, and other expenses, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Interrogate the design and construction requirements for the bid
• Develop project schedules, timelines, and phasing plans in coordination with the project management team.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities during the pre-construction phase and provide proactive solutions.
• Review and analyse tender documents, contracts, and specifications to ensure compliance and mitigate potential issues.
• Support the development of value engineering solutions to meet client objectives and budget constraints.

What you'll need

• Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager or similar role within the Civil Engineering or Utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating principles and techniques.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work well under pressure to deadlines.
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field is preferred.
• Driving license required.

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.
• Design and build services.
• Consent management and delivery.
• Contract management.
• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.
• Sewage systems and pumping stations.
• Biological waste treatment plants.
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.
• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.