My client are a Manchester based housing and property developer predominantly operating in the build to rent sector. They pride themselves on delivering high quality, sustainable communities across the North West.

They are now recruiting for an Estimating Manager/Pre-Construction Manager to join their business.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

Management of commercial responsibilities during pre-construction
Management of cost planning and estimating projects which can range from small value schemes to large developments
The writing and management of legal appointments for consultants
The management of the procurement process in the appointment of a main contractor
Lead negotiations with main contractors on commercial and legal matters
Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful procurement of each project
Provide leadership and problem solving to complicated and challenging projects
Establish value engineering or change control procedures should this be necessary
The capability of fulfilling the main tasks of a Senior Quantity Surveyor role if necessary
Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
Travel throughout the North West and other regions as necessary

Requirements:

Good knowledge and experience of forms of building contract
Good knowledge and experience of current legislation
Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages
High level communication and negotiation skills
Ability to motivate and influence people
Time management skills
Decision making and problem-solving skills
Confident oral and written communication skills
Financial and commercial awareness

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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