Job Description

My client, a leading UK main contractor, are looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Assistant (Multi-Room).

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Reporting to the Pre-construction Director and Pre-construction Manager. To assist with all aspects of the pre-construction stage, working on tenders for the Multi-room side of the business for Build-to-rent, Student Accommodation, and one-off office type projects.
As well as assisting the Pre-construction Manager, the role will involve assisting the wider Pre-con Team, i.e. Project Manager, Estimating and Pre-construction Director, allowing for wider understanding of the department and gaining experience.

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Experience and Qualifications

Preference for someone with possibly an Architectural, Engineering or design background, or someone willing to learn / develop considered, with potential opportunity to undertake further training on a day release basis with an ultimate aim of becoming a Pre-construction Manager.

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Key Responsibilities

Bid Strategy & Submission

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• Assist in review of the Tender Documents for missing information and request as necessary.
• Assist in review and preparation of tender submission deliverables.
• Assist preparation of Tender Launch.
• Assist in preparation of Tender Action Tracker and review throughout Tender period.
• Co-ordinate distribution (to internal team and any relevant consultants) of any Tender
• Addendums received during the Tender Period. (In conjunction with Estimator)
• Assist in preparing the Contractor’s Clarifications.
• Attend Tender Settlement meeting.

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Technical

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• Technical Scope – assist in review of tender information received and undertaking a ‘sense check’ of design, highlighting any areas of concern.
• Assist in ensuring that there is sufficient information to price the tender.
• Assist preparation / issue of RFI’s to Client / Consultants as required and maintain RFI Register.
• Assist in preparation of Information Release Schedules to Employer / Consultants.
• Assist in review / preparation of Necessary Consents Tracker (incl. Planning Conditions)
• Respond to any technical queries raised by sub-contractors
• Assist in reviewing design for risk and opportunities and preparation of Tender Risk & Opportunity Register
• Identify any further surveys / reports that will be required for the tender.
• Investigate alternative methods of construction / MMC’s etc.
• BIM – assist in reviewing requirements.
• Net Carbon Zero – assist in developing the NZC strategy for the Multiroom department.
• CDM – assist in undertaking review of CDM information and clarify accordingly.

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Commercial

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• Appointments – assist in preparation and issuing of draft Design Responsibility Matrix, Scope of Services to Consultants and fee proposals.
• Review Consultant’s Scope / quotations.
• Assist in investigation of any potential Value Engineering Opportunities.

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Whats on offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension
• + more