Renewables Preconstruction manager

Job Overview Act as the central interface between design, engineering, HSE/CDM, commercial, procurement, construction teams, and all external stakeholders. Ensure all pre-construction deliverables are completed to the required standard, including surveys, planning applications, designs, RAMS, CPP, grid applications, risk registers, and build packs. Serve as the CDM lead for pre-construction, managing duties under the Client, Principal Designer, and Principal Contractor (as applicable). Own the gateway process to ensure a structured and compliant handover meeting is completed with the Construction Manager / Project Manager before delivery begins. Main Duties Pre-Construction Leadership:

• Lead all pre-construction activities for assigned projects.
• Define pre-construction programmes and track progress against key milestones.
• Facilitate early-stage technical and feasibility assessments.
• Chair and minute pre-construction progress meetings.
• Programme from Sales to construction handover
CDM Responsibilities: Act as the pre-construction CDM owner, ensuring:
• Pre-construction information (PCI) is compiled and controlled.
• All surveys and investigations required under CDM are undertaken (GPR, topo, structural, geotechnical, asbestos, ecology, etc.).
• Design risk assessments are completed.
• Designers discharge duties under CDM Part 4.
• Construction Phase Plans and RAMS are reviewed and aligned prior to handover.
Collaborate with QHSE and PD/CDM advisors to maintain compliance. Design & Engineering Coordination:
• Manage the flow of design information from concept detailed design IFC.
• Coordinate structural, electrical, civil, and specialist design inputs.
• Review design output for compliance, functionality, and constructability.
• Oversee layout design, cable routing, HV/LV integration, and structural assessments.
Grid Applications & Technical Approvals:
• Lead the G98/G99/G100 application lifecycle.
• Engage with DNOs/IDNOs to secure budget quotations, formal offers, and technical approvals.
• Monitor and report on grid constraints, curtailment, and export limitations.
Surveys, Planning & Regulatory:
• Commission and interpret surveys: topographical, structural, ecological, planning constraints.
• Oversee planning applications where required (ground-mount and canopy systems).
• Ensure all environmental and statutory obligations are met.
Commercial & Procurement Interface:
• Support estimating with design assumptions, risk identification, and value engineering.
• Manage supplier/contractor RFIs, clarifications, and early procurement requirements.
• Ensure scope, exclusions, interfaces, and constraints are clearly documented.
Stakeholder & Client Management:
• Act as the client's primary pre-construction contact.
• Coordinate with landlords, planners, consultants, DNOs, OEMs, and subcontractors.
• Ensure expectations, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly communicated.
Handover to Construction: Prepare complete construction-ready build packs including:
• Final designs and IFC drawings
• RAMS & CPP
• Permits, planning conditions, and regulatory approvals
• Procurement schedules
• Survey outputs
• Grid approvals
• Risk register & design risk assessments
Lead a formal handover meeting with construction, securing sign-off from Delivery. What we are looking for Essential:
• Strong experience in renewable energy pre-
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience acting under PD/PC duties.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams.
• Understanding of DNO/IDNO processes (G98, G99, G100).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret surveys, designs, and technical documents.
Desirable:
• Experience with BESS, EV, or microgrid integrations.
• CAD, PV modelling, or engineering software experience.
• Structural or civil engineering understanding for mounting structures.
• NEC/JCT contract familiarity.
  
  Strong experience in renewable energy pre-
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience acting under PD/PC duties.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams.
• Understanding of DNO/IDNO processes (G98, G99, G100).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret surveys, designs, and technical documents.
Desirable:
• Experience with BESS, EV, or microgrid integrations.
• CAD, PV modelling, or engineering software experience.
• Structural or civil engineering understanding for mounting structures.
• NEC/JCT contract familiarity.