KEY FUNCTIONS & RESULTS AREAS (KEY ACTIVITIES):

• Work effectively as part of the Crown management team and take a ‘whole company’ perspective to managing issues.
• Attend Managerial meetings and present a variety of reports for presentation to department director for presentation to the board and executive leadership team.
• Effectively manage resources to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, revenue generation and profitability are maximised and continually seeking to add value to the business.
• Actively seek to meet and develop relationships with the relevant stakeholders, influencers and decision makers involved in such projects.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure alignment with the Technical Design, Planning, Procurement and Operations departments ensuring compliance with operating procedures.
• Ensure potential risks are identified at the earliest possible stage and are reported back to Directors and Senior Management.
• Manage resource requirements, utilizing internal team and establishing external consultants required to fulfil project requirements.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Work across multiple projects simultaneously across different stages of completion. This will include the management and mentoring of the team to promote continual improvement, apply and enforce company procedures.
• Demonstrate determination, drive and dedication in their daily and overall approach to the project. Be in regular communication with all relevant stakeholders. Drive, Initiative, Control, Negotiation and Communication are essential skills required to master this role.
• Manage Pre-Construction Activities – Analysing and de-risking the tender package. Working with Project Director to identify opportunities, risks and costs and communicate to the team, simplifying project delivery.
• Manage the production of Design information with commercial, contractual, programme/ time awareness and technical expertise. “Is it within budget and is it buildable?” Seek value and investigate options/ alternatives at all stages of the design.

Decision Making & Project Execution

• Must have an ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Must meticulously review/ read the Project Specification, Employers Requirements, Planning Report/ Approval, all Drawings, and all other design associated tender documentation in advance. This schedule must be analysed with the Project Team at the beginning of a project.
• Produce, monitor, and manage the Design Programme/ IRS. Ensure all consultants/ contractors produce and deliver the required information on programme.
• Chair and manage all Design Team Meetings/ workshops.
• Produce the Design progress reports weekly or input into same. Progress and problems will be reviewed, discussed, and actioned.
• Taking ownership over the project at Pre-construction stage, assuming full responsibility for its progress and collaborating with the Project Manager and Design Manager to ensure its successful execution.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Role Holder will assume full responsibility for leading all Pre-Construction activities as the project moves from Award, through Planning, Design Co-Ordination, Procurement through to delivery to Site Operations Team.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE:

• A BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC/ HND/ Degree in Construction Management or Architecture / Architectural Technology (including an industrial placement).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of managing elements of construction projects.