Pre-Construction Manager

• Develop and implement the pre-construction strategy for the strategic unit in line with business growth objectives.
• Lead, mentor and develop the pre-construction team, including Project Consultants and Pre-Construction Design Engineers.
• Support senior leadership in identifying target sectors, clients and project opportunities.
• Contribute to annual business planning, forecasting and revenue growth initiatives.
• Ensure close collaboration between the Big Projects Pre-Construction team and other Pre-Sales teams within the HBS organisation, across the North Region and other key geographical regions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, façade consultants, contractors, developers and sub-contractor partners.
• Work closely with Communication and Marketing teams to ensure the Wicona Big Projects Strategic Unit is visible at key industry events and in the market.
• Collaborate with product development and product management teams to identify market requirements and future system enhancements.
• Represent the business in presentations, design workshops, client meetings and industry events.
• Help convert opportunities into profitable projects while ensuring technical excellence and commercial viability.

• Strong understanding of aluminium system design, specification, testing and performance requirements.
• Experience working with architects, façade consultants, main contractors, developers and local as well as cross-border sub-contractors.
• Commercial acumen and contract awareness, combined with the ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives.
• Confidence in client-facing situations, including presentations, design workshops and industry events.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and regions, and to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards, embodied carbon assessments and modern construction methods.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is desirable.

Demonstrates expertise in aluminium system design and specification, with a strong focus on commercial acumen and contract awareness. Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and collaborate across functions to drive business growth and technical excellence.

• Aluminium System Design
• Commercial Acumen
• Client-Facing Presentations
• Sustainability Standards Knowledge
• Team Leadership and Mentoring

• Aluminium System Specification
• Performance Requirements Testing
• Modern Construction Methods
• Embodied Carbon Assessments
• Project Management

• Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Confidence in Client Interactions

• Degree in Engineering
• Degree in Construction Management
• Degree in Architecture
• Degree in Quantity Surveying

• Pre-Construction Strategy
• Business Growth Objectives
• Design Workshops
• Façade Consultants
• Contractors and Developers