Senior Preconstruction Manager

Senior Preconstruction Manager Overview

At Unispace, we are dedicated to creating environments that empower individuals and organizations to succeed. As a global design-build partner, we deliver innovative workplace and life sciences projects for some of the most forward-thinking brands worldwide. With a diverse team of over 500 professionals across four continents, we integrate strategy, design, project management, and execution into a cohesive experience. Our collaborative and inclusive culture values curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement, believing that diverse perspectives enhance our teams and the experiences we create for our clients.

As a Senior Preconstruction Manager in our London Studio, you will be instrumental in driving our growth initiatives in the UK and Ireland. Your contributions will be vital to our financial success as you analyze market trends, assess project feasibility, and ensure cost-effective execution of our design projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research to understand current and future trends within the construction industry, including labor costs, material prices, regulations, and demand for specific commercial building types.
• Analyze potential projects, evaluating their economic feasibility, assessing risks and opportunities, and developing detailed cost models for construction, labor, materials, and other relevant expenses related to commercial design projects.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering techniques, exploring alternative materials, construction methods, or project designs to maximize efficiency while maintaining high design standards.
• Analyze and assess potential risks associated with construction projects, including economic fluctuations, regulatory changes, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast project costs, revenue, and profitability, providing clear reports for management decision-making.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, including project managers, designers, and finance, to ensure smooth project execution and informed decision-making.
• Continuously research and stay up-to-date on industry developments, economic trends, and emerging technologies impacting the construction sector.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong experience in the Design & Build market, either in the UK or internationally.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant role within the construction industry.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a proven ability to develop and interpret strategic commercial plans.
• Excellent understanding of construction cost structures, project feasibility analysis, and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and statistical software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A strong understanding of JCT Contract administration.
• Experience on projects with values between £5 million and £15 million.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
• Pension plan and paid holiday leave.
• Travel opportunities across our global offices.
• Extensive rewards and recognition programs.
• Career development and a focus on employee well-being.

If you are excited about the opportunity to join Unispace and contribute to some of the world’s most recognizable commercial design projects, we encourage you to apply through our careers page. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle as required by applicable law.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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