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Eden Brown has been appointed by one of London's leading workplace design and build fit-out specialists to find a Mid level or Senior Preconstruction Manager to successfully manage the Preconstruction process for multiple commercial office fit out concurrently to a high standard.

Renowned as the go-to D&B firm for top-tier clients, our client has a proven track record of delivering sustainable, inspiring workspaces that make returning to the office a pleasure, not a chore, our client is dedicated to creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance.

They specialise in complete workplace consultancy, delivering services from single office relocations to comprehensive design and fit-out, workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding. Their clients trust them to create bespoke and sustainable workspaces.

Role overview

This role requires a leader to successfully manage the PreConstruction of multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Experienced within a fast track workplace Design & Build environment is crucial to be able to make accurate 'on the spot' decisions.

Integral part of the BU team, targeting winning of projects, providing PreConstruction services including costing, contractual support, programming, Health and Safety Sustainability and design management. Possess the skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and be the primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries

Key Responsibilities:

Costing / Estimating

Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.
Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.
Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance.
Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions.
Source all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing.
Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.
Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.
Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance.
Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions.
Source all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors.
Engage with Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors early in the process to ensure coordination between design and trades.
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing.
Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Engineering (VE) proposals and viable alternatives that preserve quality and functionality.
Primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries, preparing reports and supporting documentation as needed.

Building Contracts, Letter of Intents (LOI), Performance Bonds (PB), Parent Company Guarantees (PCG) and Insurances.

Understand, negotiate and be able to formulate and / or review a JCT D&B Contract, including ER's (Employers Requirements), CP's (Contractors Proposals) and CSA (Cost Sum Analysis).
Understanding of proposed Schedule of Amendments (SOA) and any implications.
Liaise with Construction Legal Advisors, both client side and in house.
Understand Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees, all relevant Insurances, Schedule of Derogation and 3rd Party Agreements.
Highlight Risk.
Prepare and negotiate Preconstruction Service Agreement (PCSA) or LOI (Letter of Intent).

Design and Design Management

Good understanding of Design and the Design process.
Manage, with the Design Director / PD, the design to ensure timely production of designs through a tender design release schedule.
Drive a statutory compliant, ER compliant and competitive winning design.
Periodicity Issue design updates/changes the supply chain to update their technical drawings and or quotes.
Periodically update the costs through the design development phase of the project to issue to client and clients professional team.
Quickly flag internally errors in the design or potential cost increases.
Sanity check the design to ensure buildability.

Building Services (MEP&S) Design

Manage the production and coordination of the MEP&S design.
Evaluate the technical aspects of the Project.
Focus on competitive design and coordination with other trades e.g. ceilings and partitions.
Manage design coordination with Landlord Incumbent Contractors (Fire Alarm/Sprinklers) and Client Direct Suppliers (AV/Furniture).

Supply Chain Management including Subconsultants

Manage the Supply Chain in the preparation of the CSA.
Special focus on the Subcontractors with design responsibility; MEP and Sprinklers, Acoustics, Building Services, Fire, etc.
Provide assessment of the performance of Supply Chain.

Building Control

Liaison with Building Control to ensure early Plan Check has been undertaken.
Ensure occupancy compliance with regards to Building Limiting Factors: Fresh Air Provision, Toilet Provisions and Means of Escape.
To be able to read and understand the buildings Fire Strategy document.
Ensure initial notice issued

Landlord, Statutory Authorities, 3rd Party Requirements, Incumbents

Liaise with and understand requirements of Landlords and Fit Out Guides.
Manage any Statutory Authority including Power (e.g. UKPN), Comms (e.g. Colt), Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and Advertising Consents.
Prepare, negotiate and agree the Licences to Alter (LTA) with the Landlord / Landlord Professional Team.

Programme, Risk and Procurement Schedules

Prepare a PreConstruction Programme.
Work with Construction team to produce a Construction Programme highlighting key dates.
From the Construction Programme prepare Procurement Schedule

Health & Safety

Possess good understanding of Construction Health and Safety.
Prepare H&S documentation for handover to Construction Team.
Manage Client requirements in respect of Client's CDM responsibilities

Presentation

Prepare inputs into the Pitch Document.
Be part of the pitch team as the expert on Cost, Technical (MEP) Design, Project and Programme.
Effectively communicate project costs in a clear and straightforward manner, ensuring prompt and thorough responses to any inquiries.

Required Skills & Experience

A determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results
Proven high level commercial skills and contractual awareness
Strong numerical and analytical skills; excellent attention to detail
Good time management; ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Energetic, proactive and with a 'can do' attitude is essential
Demonstrates initiative and an appetite to learn
Excellent communication and organisational skills

Qualifications

Construction related degree or HE qualifications
Quantity Surveying degree or HE qualification
Trade qualification supported by experience in costing

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Company

Eden Brown has been appointed by one of London's leading workplace design and build fit-out specialists to find a Senior Preconstruction Manager to successfully manager the Preconstruction process for multiple commercial office fit out concurrently to a high standard.

Renowned as the go-to D&B firm for top-tier clients, our client has a proven track record of delivering sustainable, inspiring workspaces that make returning to the office a pleasure, not a chore, our client is dedicated to creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance.

They specialise in complete workplace consultancy, delivering services from single office relocations to comprehensive design and fit-out, workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding. Their clients trust them to create bespoke and sustainable workspaces.

Role overview

This role requires a leader to successfully manage PreConstruction Manager and the PreConstruction of multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Experienced within a fast track workplace Design & Build environment is crucial to be able to make accurate 'on the spot' decisions.

Integral part of the BU team, targeting winning of projects, providing PreConstruction services including costing, contractual support, programming, Health and Safety Sustainability and design management. Possess the skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and be the primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries

Key Responsibilities:

Costing / Estimating

Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance.Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions.Source all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent ContractorsCollaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing.Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance.Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions.Source all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors.Engage with Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors early in the process to ensure coordination between design and trades.Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing.Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Engineering (VE) proposals and viable alternatives that preserve quality and functionality.Primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries, preparing reports and supporting documentation as needed.

Building Contracts, Letter of Intents (LOI), Performance Bonds (PB), Parent Company Guarantees (PCG) and Insurances.

Understand, negotiate and be able to formulate and / or review a JCT D&B Contract, including ER's (Employers Requirements), CP's (Contractors Proposals) and CSA (Cost Sum Analysis).Understanding of proposed Schedule of Amendments (SOA) and any implications.Liaise with Construction Legal Advisors, both client side and in house.Understand Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees, all relevant Insurances, Schedule of Derogation and 3rd Party Agreements.Highlight Risk.Prepare and negotiate Preconstruction Service Agreement (PCSA) or LOI (Letter of Intent).

Design and Design Management

Good understanding of Design and the Design process.Manage, with the Design Director / PD, the design to ensure timely production of designs through a tender design release schedule.Drive a statutory compliant, ER compliant and competitive winning design.Periodicity Issue design updates/changes the supply chain to update their technical drawings and or quotes.Periodically update the costs through the design development phase of the project to issue to client and clients professional team.Quickly flag internally errors in the design or potential cost increases.Sanity check the design to ensure buildability.

Building Services (MEP&S) Design

Manage the production and coordination of the MEP&S design.Evaluate the technical aspects of the Project.Focus on competitive design and coordination with other trades e.g. ceilings and partitions.Manage design coordination with Landlord Incumbent Contractors (Fire Alarm/Sprinklers) and Client Direct Suppliers (AV/Furniture).

Supply Chain Management including Subconsultants

Manage the Supply Chain in the preparation of the CSA.Special focus on the Subcontractors with design responsibility; MEP and Sprinklers, Acoustics, Building Services, Fire, etc.Provide assessment of the performance of Supply Chain.

Building Control

Liaison with Building Control to ensure early Plan Check has been undertaken.Ensure occupancy compliance with regards to Building Limiting Factors: Fresh Air Provision, Toilet Provisions and Means of Escape.To be able to read and understand the buildings Fire Strategy document.Ensure initial notice issued

Landlord, Statutory Authorities, 3rd Party Requirements, Incumbents

Liaise with and understand requirements of Landlords and Fit Out Guides.Manage any Statutory Authority including Power (e.g. UKPN), Comms (e.g. Colt), Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and Advertising Consents.Prepare, negotiate and agree the Licences to Alter (LTA) with the Landlord / Landlord Professional Team.

Programme, Risk and Procurement Schedules

Prepare a PreConstruction Programme.Work with Construction team to produce a Construction Programme highlighting key dates.From the Construction Programme prepare Procurement Schedule

Health & Safety

Possess good understanding of Construction Health and Safety.Prepare H&S documentation for handover to Construction Team.Manage Client requirements in respect of Client's CDM responsibilities

Presentation

Prepare inputs into the Pitch Document.Be part of the pitch team as the expert on Cost, Technical (MEP) Design, Project and Programme.Effectively communicate project costs in a clear and straightforward manner, ensuring prompt and thorough responses to any inquiries.

Required Skills & Experience

A determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best resultsProven high level commercial skills and contractual awarenessStrong numerical and analytical skills; excellent attention to detailGood time management; ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressureAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamEnergetic, proactive and with a 'can do' attitude is essentialDemonstrates initiative and an appetite to learnExcellent communication and organisational skills

Qualifications

Construction related degree or HE qualificationsQuantity Surveying degree or HE qualificationTrade qualification supported by experience in costing

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Company

Eden Brown has been appointed by one of London's leading workplace design and build fit-out specialists to find a Preconstruction Manager take responsibility and to successfully manage PreConstruction of multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Renowned as the go-to D&B firm for top-tier clients, our client has a proven track record of delivering sustainable, inspiring workspaces that make returning to the office a pleasure, not a chore, our client is dedicated to creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance.

They specialise in complete workplace consultancy, delivering services from single office relocations to comprehensive design and fit-out, workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding. Their clients trust them to create bespoke and sustainable workspaces.

Role overview

This role requires a self-starter with the potential to take responsibility and to successfully manage Preconstruction of multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Experienced within a fast-track workplace Design & Build environment is crucial to be able to make accurate 'on the spot' decisions.

You will be an integral part of the team, targeting winning of projects, providing Preconstruction services including costing, contractual support, programming, Health and Safety Sustainability and design management. Possess the skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and be the primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries.

Key Responsibilities:

Costing / Estimating

Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.Engage with Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors early in the process to ensure coordination between design and trades.Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development.

Design and Design Management

Good understanding of Design and the Design process.Manage, with the Design Director / PD, the design to ensure timely production of designs through a tender design release schedule.

Building Services (MEP&S) Design

Manage the production and coordination of the MEP&S design.Focus on competitive design and coordination with other trades e.g. ceilings and partitions.

Supply Chain Management including Subconsultants

Manage the Supply Chain in the preparation of the CSA.

Building Control

Liaison with Building Control to ensure early Plan Check has been undertaken.Ensure occupancy compliance with regards to Building Limiting Factors: Fresh Air Provision, Toilet Provisions and Means of Escape.

Programme, Risk and Procurement Schedules

Prepare a Preconstruction Programme.Work with Construction team to produce a Construction Programme highlighting key dates.From the Construction Programme prepare Procurement Schedule

Health & Safety

Possess good understanding of Construction Health and Safety.Prepare H&S documentation for handover to Construction Team.

Clients / Client Teams

Be an integral part of the Pitch Team building strong relationship with the Client / Client Team (Project Managers PM's, Project Quantity Surveyors PQS's).Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Required Skills & Experience

A determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results.Proven high level commercial skills and contractual awareness.Strong numerical and analytical skills; excellent attention to detailGood time management: ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressureAbility to work both independently and as part of a team.Energetic, proactive and with a 'can do' attitude is essentialDemonstrates initiative and an appetite to learnExcellent communication and organisational skills

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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COMPANY

An industry leading honest, reliable and innovative Luxury Refurbishment Fit Out Contractor who are renowned for delivering super luxury and bespoke Fit out and refurbishment projects are on the market seeking multiple Construction Managers to join their team due to securing the next phase on one of the most iconic luxury hotels in the world.

They are fully committed to providing innovative solutions to meet their clients needs, they work closely with their clients and other stake holders when delivering Super high end refurbishment projects.

They are looking for a Construction Manager with a stable track record from a high end background, ideally with experience refurbishing luxury hotels to join their delivery team on this iconic project.

THE ROLE:

The successful Construction Manager will be reporting to the project lead on the delivery and handover of super high end luxury suites in a live hotel. You will provide much needed support to the team whilst developing your own skills and experience as part of your career progression.

This is a major project over £100m being released in multiple phases including suite refurbishment , roof extension, development of presidential suites amongst other elements including restaurants, bars etc Duties will include but not be limited to:-Plan and organise the works drive the team

Read drawings, push programme , on site pushing the contractors to achieve deadlinesManage site set-up ensuring Standards are met and maintainedMaintain a professional and productive working relationship with sub-contractor management and operatives and notify Line Manager regarding any issuesDevelop, monitor and control the strategic and detailed construction programming for the projectAttend all project meetings and action items identified within the minutes as necessaryContribute to the production of Progress ReportsManage the RFI, CVI, Information Required, and Technical submittal processes and procedures for the projectContinually review and manage sub-contractor resources at a suitable level to meet the demands of the projectCarry out daily snagging inspection walk rounds, snagging sheets issued weekly by each sub-contractor at weekly coordination meeting.Hold regular sub-contractor coordination meetings on a weekly basisWork with the team to deliver Defect Free in its entirety on all projectsCarry out a regular review of agreed prelims expenditureIssue corrective action notices as necessary to maintain subcontractor performance and on site standards and notify the Commercial Manager of any potential contra-charges.Take responsibility for site level health, safety and environmental management in accordance with the approved processes and procedures.Build long term client and professional team relationships based on the successful delivery of projects.Quality, Health & Safety & Environmental management

Candidate

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the personal qualities, values and attitudes which are so important to the business and to the role, you will be aspirational go getter looking to develop your career, this is a challenging project which requires dedication and commitment and you will be rewarded for your efforts. Skills and experience required include:-

Experience working on super prime , luxury high end projects is essentialIdeally someone with hotel refurbishment experience would be preferredYour personal strengths must include leadership, team motivation, the ability to control priorities, listening skills and evident commitment to your career with a keen interest in the development of yourself and othersYou must possess the ability to adapt your behaviours to suit those around you and using tact and diplomacy as requiredYou will have a determined, passionate attitude, coupled with good interpersonal skills that enable you to build sustainable relationships internally, externally and at all levelsYou must possess a passion for the task and be able to demonstrate good organisational and administrative abilityYou must be proactive at all times as well as being able to handle multiple activities and work in a fast paced environment, often under pressure and to strict deadlinesYou must be able to work efficiently and independently, demonstrating initiative, flexibility and adaptability whilst being on hand to provide supervision and support to your colleaguesYou will also be a strong team player, whilst showing individuality within this ethosYour personal strengths must include a strong personality, excellent organisational and interpersonal communication skills and a determined and passionate attitude

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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