Pre Construction Manager

We are working with a Western Planning and Engineering Consultancy, based in Dubai. Due to continued growth and securing several new large projects in the UAE and KSA they are looking to hire a Pre Construction Manager.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning phase for major buildings construction projects, ensuring that all methodology, logistics, sequencing, and delivery strategies are well-defined and aligned with client requirements.
• Interpret technical documentation (Employer Requirements, specifications, drawings, etc.) to identify scope, interfaces, constraints, and technical risks.
• Develop construction methodologies tailored to project types (e.g. high-rise, mall, infrastructure, enabling works), ensuring buildability, efficiency, and compliance with HSE standards.
• Prepare construction sequencing strategies (2D, 3D, and 4D where applicable) in collaboration with internal teams to visually communicate programme logic and execution plans.
• Develop site logistics strategies including access, haul routes, cranes, hoists, laydown areas, temporary facilities, and welfare arrangements.
• Coordinate temporary works and site setup strategies during pre-construction, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient solutions are proposed.
• Prepare and coordinate all technical submissions, including methodology narratives, logistics plans, construction sequence diagrams, temporary works approaches, and sustainability measures.
• Interface with design, methods, and planning disciplines to ensure the submissions reflects a fully integrated and buildable approach.
• Identify and communicate construction risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies and value-engineering proposals where relevant.
• Ensure alignment with client and project objectives, including programme milestones, phasing constraints, and operational requirements.

Supporting & Leadership Responsibilities

• Coordinate with commercial and estimating teams (internally or client-side) to ensure that technical solutions align with cost and programme strategies.
• Manage communication with specialist consultants and suppliers to incorporate verified data, construction inputs, and equipment strategies.
• Lead technical review meetings with client, consultant, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure design management coordination, reviewing technical documentation for buildability, temporary works integration, and sequencing compatibility.
• Develop templates and standards for technical submissions, including logistics layouts, narrative structures, and visual presentation formats.
• Provide mentorship and direction to Methods Engineers and VDC Technicians.
• Support continuous improvement of the business' pre-construction workflows, integrating lessons learned, R&D outcomes, and innovative construction approaches into future projects.
• Represent the business professionally in client meetings.

Skills and Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred
• Minimum 7 years' experience in construction planning / technical pre-construction roles
• Direct on-site project experience with high-rise and major building projects
• Experience managing the development of 4D simulations and VDC outputs
• Strong communication and coordination skills with site and design team
• Good time management and understanding of project budget and deliverables

Responsibilities

• Always act in the best interest of the business and its employees
• Assist the business to grow, improve and innovate
• Actively participate in the improvement of the company workplace culture
• Act with kindness and compassion towards other team members
• Proactively improve your skills through learning and development
• Familiarise yourself with, and act according to the business core values, vision and mission statements