Pre-Construction Design Manager

Job DescriptionJob Reference: /DR/04-06/1185/15Job Title: Pre-Construction Design ManagerLocation: LondonSalary: CompetitiveWorking days: Monday to Friday Business OverviewAtalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.Role OverviewThe Pre-construction Manager will manage a team of Building surveyors and commercial Managers supporting them in the successful delivery of stages 1 – 4 for a range of clients. You will work with the client, to develop the brief with the support of the Operations team to the required quality standard. This role has overall accountability for the management of Pre-construction, in line with the company goals.PeopleLeading and motivating the team in accordance with OCS personnel policies and proceduresRegularly reviewing the performance of all employees on both a formal and informal basisManaging absence of direct reports in line with Company policies and proceduresMaintaining a high level of employee morale and adherence to all personnel policies and proceduresDelivering positive and comprehensive internal and external communication.ClientDeveloping the service offering in line with client requirements, responding to client concerns and implementing corrective / preventative action when requiredDeveloping and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contract decision makers, staff and external bodiesDeveloping effective communication and strong client / supplier relationships to aid business development and retentionBenefitsInformal hybrid/flexible working arrangements25 days holiday + bank holidaysFree fruit in our officesEmployee Referral Scheme (if you refer a successful candidate to one of our vacancies)Wide range of retail discountsRegular social and charity events are held in our officesGet involved in charity events in the local communityWellbeingDiscounted gym membershipEye test £25 voucher and up to £100 towards glassesJoin our Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrificeAccess to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our D&I initiatives and eventsAccess to internal Mental Health First AidersCareer development and recognitionImmediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platformRequired professional membership fees paid forOpportunity to win monthly OCS Superstar AwardsLong service awardsKey Responsibilities:Operational and budgetary responsibility for all aspects of contract management and customer relationship, leading and inspiring a contract delivery team in delivering fully encompassed hard service engineering contracts.Provide leadership, inspiration, and control in each aspect of contract delivery.Have budgetary accountability for allocated contracts.Deliver a contract built on leading-edge technical engineering standards, solutions and technology.Deliver a contract that achieves 100% statutory compliance, KPI adherence, and critical engineering asset framework to protect and enhance customer assets. Including core M&E PPM Services, L8, Fire Risk Assessments, building fabric inspections, landscaping, pest control and winter gritting services.Ownership of customer relationships, delivering exceptional customer experience, true partnership and collaboration.Maximise the potential of OCS, leverage relationships and implement solutions that drive productivity and service enhancements.Establish contract performance management procedures including targets and reporting mechanisms.Provide leadership, inspiration, and control in each aspect of contract delivery across a large estate portfolio nationally.Ensure that the contract team are provided with the necessary levels of support from the wider OCS team.Asset management execution and strategic thinking to generate cost saving efficiencies through lifecycle replacements, product specifications and energy saving initiatives.Management of 10 direct reports (staff) and 55 indirect reports (engineers).About You:Applicants must have the right to work in the UKExperience of working in a similar role for a Hard Services / Facilities Management service provider.Qualified to degree level or have extensive experience at Senior Management level running hard services and/or facilities management contracts.Strong understanding and demonstration of understanding of critical environment infrastructure, capital project delivery and energy management services.Strong commercial and financial acumen including the application of NEC4 contracts.Demonstrable track record of successfully working with public sector clients.A decisive individual with the ability to work well under pressure.Strong management skills and ability to form collaborative working relationships and communicate with a large and varied delivery team.Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with good time management and leadership skills.A creative thinker, with the ability to develop a solution as well as analyse the problem.Please note that this position may require security clearance as a contractual requirement.How to applyIf you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply!Alternatively, if you know someone whom you feel would be a good fit for this vacancy, click the link below to refer them and you could win up to £500! 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