Preconstruction/Planning Manager £60k - £70k + company car or £8k car allowance depending on experience
Leeds, Warrington, Bristol or Dalgety Bay – willing to travel throughout the UK to client sites when required
KDM Group, a leading General Contractor and fit-out contractor, is currently looking to recruit an experienced Preconstruction Manager who has ambition and initiative to drive change in a fast-moving construction company. The successful candidate will oversee the preconstruction planning and programming phases of our projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency to meet our clients requirements. The suitable candidate can be based at any of our offices located at; Leeds, Warrington, Bristol or Dalgety Bay but must be willing to travel to various sites throughout the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase, maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Building strong relationships with client representatives and working collaboratively to find efficient planning solutions.
- Developing and maintaining project schedules in line with project management and planning procedures
- Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to optimise design solutions and meet all applicable building regulations.
- Provide leadership during pre-construction phases, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
- Contribute to the development and review of construction strategies for new projects.
- Review programs produced by other team members and subcontractors, providing feedback and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Conduct site visits prior to project commencement with contractors and potential subcontractors, acting as the general contractor representative.
- Coordinate with technical, commercial, and development teams to ensure buildability and compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Prepare and review HRB (Higher-Risk Building) and BSA documentation for Building Safety Regulator (BSR) projects.
- Review the Entire pre-construction pack and submit it for sign-off by the Construction Director, Safety Team, and SLT.
- Ensure high site presentation standards on planning / pre-construction stage.
- Gathering and organising pre- and post-work photographic surveys.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree or HND in a relevant field.
- Minimal 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Sound knowledge of JCT 2011 MWD and JCT 2011 DB
- Strong background in construction planning requirements for England and Scotland
- Confident working across project and programme management environments
- Expert user of Primavera (P6), with working knowledge of MS Project
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive communicator with a collaborative approach
- (Desirable) Engineering, Technical background, ideally with General Contractors.
Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Accommodation and travel expense
- Fuel card for business use
Interested or want to know more? Send your CV to or questions [email protected]
Construction Project Planner - Permanent
KDM seek an experienced Project Planner from a construction background looking to step into a role within a leading nationwide construction company. The successful candidate will join a well-established business offering long-term stability, major project exposure and full professional development. KDM collaborates with some of the largest blue-chip clients in the UK and Europe. We pride ourselves on a people-focused culture, offering ongoing professional development and a commitment to helping employees grow and succeed. The successful candidate can work from one our following location; Dalgety Bay, Leeds or Warrington.
As a Project Planner, you will create fully compliant project programmes, prepare tender schedules, relevant sequencing and coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams throughout the preconstruction and construction phases. You'll track progress against baseline plans, produce delay analysis and mitigation reports and ensure all planning work meets NEC and JCT contract requirements when applicable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce tender schedules and sequencing documents
- Assist with tender planning and bid submissions
- Create and manage fully compliant project programmes
- Monitor progress against the baseline programme
- Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Prepare planning reports, including delay analysis.
- Ensure all planning work aligns with NEC and JCT contract requirements
- Identify and allow for all building regulations which may affect the project.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Strong planning/programme management experience in construction
- Practical knowledge of JCT DB contracts and compensation events
- Ability to read and convert technical drawings into workable programmes
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or MS Project
- A background in multi-discipline construction environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering / Construction (preferred not essential)
- Willingness to travel to sites throughout UK
Package
- Salary from £55,000+ depending on experience
- Some Hybrid working options
- Company Pension
- All work-related travel, accommodation covered
- Salary-sacrifice scheme available
