Pre-Construction Project Manager in Skewen

Job Description

Company: Wernick Buildings, part of The Wernick Group

About the Company:

Wernick Buildings, a division of The Wernick Group, is the UK's largest and longest-standing national provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation.

Established in 1934, The Wernick Group remains a family-run and owned company.

Over the last five years, the company has more than doubled its profits, attributing its success to the quality and dedication of its workforce.

The Wernick Group prides itself on a team full of enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and a real can-do spirit.

About the role:

The Pre-Construction Project Manager will take responsibility and ownership of multiple projects from bid stage to construction phase, leading and working collaboratively with all other departments to set out and achieve completion of all the project deliverables on time and to a high standard whilst managing both commercial and operational risks and maximising profitability.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design, commercial and delivery teams from bid stage to commencement of the construction phase

• Lead on setting out the individual project deliverables

• Manage the process of completing the project deliverables to a high standard in line with project timelines

• Facilitate, lead and manage internal stakeholders to influence to conversion of opportunities in to orders

• Influence design solutions from initial concept through to design development in line with client requirements/expectations whilst maintaining the required commercial outcome

• Lead and manage the technical specification requirements for individual projects

• Be the point of contact for client’s and their design teams

• Manage the negotiation of contractual matters

• Manage the supply chain project stakeholders to ensure compliance with project design and specification requirements

• Appoint, brief, and manage external consultants to ensure outputs are aligned with design, specification and time-line requirements

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures. • Lead and manage handover meetings with the delivery teams prior to commencement to ensure the project design and commercial strategy is implemented and the delivery team have complete and accurate information.

• Carry out any other Project Management duties and activities as required

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience at an intermediate or senior level with relevant qualifications within the construction industry from either a commercial, design or project delivery orientated background

• Excellent leadership skills in managing teams from various disciplines.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

• Working knowledge of standard forms of Building Contracts (JCT and NEC)

• Proficient in writing programmes

Desirable Requirements:

• Professionally qualified

What you will get in return:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)

• Option to buy extra holidays

• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday

• Christmas Shutdown

• Early finish Friday

• Cycle to work scheme   

• Group pension

• Annual Salary review – takes place each January

• Life Assurance 2 x annual salary

• Personal Accident Insurance

• Free onsite parking

• Employee assistance programme

• Training and progression opportunities

• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)

• Open door policy

• Employee Referral scheme

• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)

• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers

• Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise.

We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy.

By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position.

If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role.

You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach.

This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities : Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors.

From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life.

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within.

Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency.

This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility : We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment.

Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Company Culture

Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress.

That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.

With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes.

These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.

The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots.

Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.

The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company.

Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do.

We recognise the need to invest in training and development.

By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals.

We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles.

We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

Desired Criteria

• Professionally qualified
• From a similar background

Required Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience at an intermediate or senior level with relevant qualifications within the construction industry from either a commercial, design or project delivery orientated background.
• Excellent leadership skills in managing teams from various disciplines
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Working knowledge of standard forms of Building Contracts (JCT and NEC)
• Proficient in writing programmes

Closing Date Tuesday 16th July, 2024