Pre-Con Commercial Lead

Principal Consultant - Technical & Engineering

Are you ready to take the next step in your commercial/Pre-Construction career? Maybe you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor who wants a change from the weekly travel to and from site?

My client, a leading specialist main contractor, is seeking an experienced Commercial Pre-con lead to join their Estimating department. This is a senior role within a stable but growing contractor.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• Provide a costing service at tender stage for customers and clients using Conquest estimating software.
• Meet with Commercial and Contracts management teams weekly pre-commencement of project to formally hand over the project, ensuring that the correct information is transferred to the Manufacturing team.
• Price variations and extras during each contract before work proceeds.
• Collate all final costs and prepare the final bill for each project.
• Liaise with Contracts management regularly on widening the pool of sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Review and monitor project costs versus budgets on Conquest.
• Promote and ensure a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with SHE Policies and Procedures.
• Carry out other duties that are consistent with the job holder's knowledge and skills to assist the company in achieving its goals and objectives.

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Possess a relevant 3rd level qualification.
• Previous precon/estimating experience (3 years plus) with a main contractor or construction company.
• Demonstrate experience across all stages of a project from concept to handover.
• Ability to negotiate and influence outcomes, internally and externally.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Excellent time management, project planning, and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to innovate, problem solve, and adapt to changing client requirements.

Desired Skills and Experience

Preconstruction, Estimating, Tendering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement, Pre-Construction.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing

Industries: Building Construction, Building Structure and Exterior Contractors, and Construction