Assistant Preconstruction Manager

My client is a leading Design and Build company based by the Kingston area - and they specialise in very high end Workplace (Office) Fitouts. Having gone through a huge inflow of work, they are now looking to expand their already large team even further and are looking for an assistant Preconstruction manager. The ROLE: We are looking for someone who has some Quantity surveying experience in Commercial Office Design & Build (D&B). Working within a Project Finance team of estimators and Pre-Contracts Managers you'll seek to minimise the cost and risk of a construction project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required legal standards and quality. This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met. Once the project has been won you will work with the project delivery team to keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability. The successful candidate will be someone who will integrate well into our already established team, can motivate and inspire people and who has a financially commercial mind who wants to forge a long lasting, successful and rewarding career within our company. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS: • Understanding the client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies to ensure their proposals will work • analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour and time • negotiate contracts and work schedules • allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their work at all stages of the construction • perform risk, value management and cost control during construction • undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work • identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks • provide advice on contractual claims and disputes • analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports • value completed work, oversee bills and arrange payments • maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use • understand the implications of health and safety regulations • ensure robust and timely cost and value reporting to ensure accurate cashflow reporting takes place • cost management including forecasting • Reconciliation of CVR’s Benefits: - Very competitive salary package and bonus - Alot of progression as they aim to turn you into a Precon Manager. - Exposure to large, glamorous projects - Working within an employee focused business