Pre-Construction Manager

Southeast England

Hybrid working pattern available

About us…

We are an Off-site manufacturer, at the forefront of the sector. We have a range of sustainable build systems, that utilise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that allows us to construct homes which are Greener, Faster, Better.

We supply the nation’s House Builders with state of the art, third party certified wall panel systems, large floor cassettes and roof systems. Nationwide, from Exeter to Aberdeen and everything in between we have a network of skilled Installers and regional Construction Managers and Supervisors installing timber superstructures on our client’s developments.

With a capacity to manufacture 10k houses a year, we supply and install for the UK’s leading private house builders. We do the same in the affordable sector working for national and regional contractors. We also enjoy strong relationships with more regionally focussed house builders. So, our portfolio of projects is diverse from small developments to large schemes and a variety of designs. We have a range of Build Systems and services to suit our client’s needs; it’s what we call tailored customisation. We differentiate ourselves through great client service, even going so far as offer training modules to our clients on MMC.

We are always pushing for better ways to make Off-Site Manufacturing more efficient, better quality, more cost effective and make net carbon homes a reality. That’s why our business is growing.

What a great time to join the Off-Site sector and Donaldson Timber Systems: building in volume and faster to overcome the housing shortage crisis; building leaner with Off-Site Manufacturing techniques to overcome skills shortages; building with the world’s truly sustainable material: timber – to help the country get to net zero carbon by 2050.

Want to know more? You’ll find us here: https://www.donaldsontimbersystems.com/

And…We are part of the Donaldson Group

We are a part of a group of 11 businesses operating from 48 locations throughout the UK. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies supporting the construction industry. Family owned, our offer includes: B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. We specifically encourage those from minoritised groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

Our success has been built from our ability to build long-term relationships with clients, becoming an integral part of their business process with our complete service solution.  Our services cover concept design information and technical guidance, full design service, manufacture, delivery and construction on site.

The role

Reporting to the Regional Head of Technical, you will be responsible for ensuring the clear, concise and timely information transfer between the client and drawing office in the form of architects drawings and details.  You will be responsible for resolving Technical Queries prior to commencement of design and informing commercial colleagues of client variations occurring after design freeze / order / Letter of Intent.

In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety and the Environment by Donaldson Timber Systems you have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.

We will offer you the chance to develop your skills and experience further through our performance management process giving you the opportunity to progress your career within the Donaldson Group.

Accountabilities

• Support Key Account Managers by providing technical assistance to customers for their timber frame building requirements.
• Provide value engineered design solutions to customers which are within budgetary constraints.
• Plan the front-end activities of the project, monitor and control the plan. Co-ordinate the plan across the stakeholders, internally and externally. Communicate the plan as required.
• Ensure customer technical queries, requests for information are answered accurately and timeously. Liaise with all stakeholders, including external professional design teams, to resolve and record queries.
• Monitor and control the specification, scope of works and designs so that there is a universally understood version of the final version of the documents prior to production design.
• Identify to the commercial team post contract variations that arise out of design development.
• Act as a key contact for the customer and professional design teams; attend project meetings as required, record and co-ordinate meeting actions.
• Co-ordinate all internal project design activities including HSEQ matters, especially Construction, Design & Management Regulations, chair internal project meeting, co-ordinate and distribute actions for design, purchasing of materials, commercial functions and construction team inputs.

Essential Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of timber frame construction
• Knowledge of timber frame manufacturing
• Construction industry experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Working Hours

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday), with flexibility for part-time hours, including shorter days or fewer working days per week.

Salary & Benefits

At Donaldson Timber Systems, we support career growth and offer development opportunities across the Donaldson Group.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme (performance-based)
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Car cash allowance or company car scheme
• Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading, Cycle scheme, Dental insurance, and Taste/Gourmet card
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee referral scheme

Apply Now

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today at DTScareers@donaldsontimbersystems.com.