Pre-Construction Manager (MEICA) - North East / Hybrid

Role:

* Managing the interface across pre-construction, design, procurement, commercial and delivery teams.

* Driving collaboration across stakeholders including designers, clients, planners and supply chain to develop efficient MEICA delivery plans.

* Supporting the bid phase with operational input such as programme planning, constructibility reviews and delivery strategies.

* Facilitating smooth handovers from the pre-construction team to delivery teams post-contract award.

* Leading the detailed design and procurement phases, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal validation processes.

* Ensuring high-quality design deliverables are produced on time through proactive planning and coordination.

* Implementing effective change control systems to manage project scope, risks and impacts.

* Developing procurement strategies to maximise value through early engagement and market testing.

* Contributing to supplier selection and challenging constraints where necessary to protect project delivery.

* Acting as the key technical interface with the client and supply chain.

* Ensuring early and continuous engagement with commissioning and asset integration teams.

* Reporting to the risk manager on all aspects of MEICA delivery.

* Promoting a client-focused, safe, and quality-driven culture throughout the pre-construction phase.

* Capturing and embedding best practices and continuous improvement into every project.

Requirements:

* Strong background in MEICA construction or engineering, ideally within the water or environmental sectors (not essential)

* Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and project interfaces.

* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.

* Soild commercial/contract awareness.

* Confident working to strict deadlines with the ability to manage supply chains effectively.

* Travel to be expected nationwide (50/50) but flexible on main base.

Qualifications:

* HND/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng/MEng preferred).

* IOSH working safely (desirable)

* Strong proficiency in relevant IT and software tools.

Salary / Package:

* 75k per annum DOE.

* Car allowance / vehicle.

* Comprehensive pension plan.

* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.

* Corporate discounts.

* Private medical scheme options.

* Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

DMW recruitment provides staffing solutions across the UK and internationally. Our aim is to provide a targeted approach to recruitment from project inception to completion within industries which will impact current and future generations